Paul's Boutique Alternative/Indie Rock New Wave/Post-Punk Revival Garage Rock Revival Tracks like “Regular John” and

Tracks like “Regular John” and “Avon” highlight Homme’s songwriting

this 1972 release showcases Oldham front and center

released on 8 April 1991 by Wild Bunch and Virgin Records

Retaining the swing of their jazz-rap fusions

Paul's Boutique Alternative/Indie Rock New Wave/Post-Punk Revival Garage Rock Revival Tracks like “Regular John” andThe Beastie Boys' 1989 masterpiece proved doubters wrong. After the massive success of Licensed to Ill, critics dismissed them as a one hit wonderespecially after their departure from Def Jam and move to Los Angeles. Paul's Boutique arrived as a bold reinvention: layered samples and intricate beats replacing the hard rock of their debut. Initially overlooked, the album has since become hugely influential across hip hop and pop. A sonically