Label:	Capitol Records
Catalog#:	C2 7243 8 28599 2 5
Format:	CD, Album
Country:	US
Released:	23 May 1994
Genre:	Hip Hop, Jazz, Rock
Style:
Credits:	Keyboards - Money Mark (tracks: 4, 8 to 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20) Percussion - Eric Bobo (tracks: 4, 8, 12, 15, 18) Performer [Additional Instruments] - Mario Caldato Jr. (tracks: 1, 9, 13, 14, 17, 19) Producer - Beastie Boys , Mario Caldato Jr. Written-By - Beastie Boys , Bobo* (tracks: 4, 8, 12, 15, 18) , Caldato* (tracks: 1, 9, 13, 14, 17, 19) , Nishita* (tracks: 4, 8 to 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20)
Notes:
Rating:	4.3/5 (173 votes) Rate It
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Tracklisting:

1		Sure Shot (3:19)
		Written-By - DJ Hurricane*
2		Tough Guy (0:57)
		Drums - Amery Smith Written-By - Smith*
3		B-Boys Makin' With The Freak Freak (3:53)
4		Bobo On The Corner (1:13)
5		Root Down (3:32)
6		Sabotage (2:58)
7		Get It Together (4:05)
		Featuring - Q-Tip Written-By - J. Davis*
8		Sabrosa (3:29)
9		The Update (3:15)
10		Futterman's Rule (3:42)
11		Alright Hear This (3:07)
12		Eugene's Lament (2:12)
		Violin - Eugene Gore Written-By - Gore*
13		Flute Loop (1:54)
14		Do It (3:16)
		Rap [Featuring] - Biz Markie Written-By - Hall*
15		Ricky's Theme (3:43)
16		Heart Attack Man (2:15)
		Drums - Amery Smith Written-By - Smith*
17		The Scoop (3:36)
18		Shambala (3:40)
19		Bodhisattva Vow (3:08)
20		Transitions (2:31)

User Reviews:

SJH, Dec 21, 2006

While Paul's Boutique and Licensed To Ill were definitely landmark albums, for me Ill Communication takes the title of being the Beastie Boys' best, although Check Your Head comes close. This album shows how much the group branched out in terms of the diversity of its music, showcasing the more creative side of its members and demonstrating that Adrock, MCA, and Mike D were more than just MCs - they could play instruments well too. The multiple jazzy instrumentals are definitely a highlight of the album, as is the accompaniment of Money Mark on keyboards throughout. Somehow even the two speed punk songs fit in and complete the album to fully represent everything the Beastie Boys are capable of. Some personal favorites include "Ricky's Theme", "Flute Loop", and "Get It Together" featuring Q-Tip, but the entire album is solid... definitely an essential 90s hip-hop release.

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