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Beastie Boys Song Of The Week - Shadrach

I know, I started the Pearl Jam Song of the Week , but I thought I would spice things up for the long term, by rotating the Song of the Week with tracks from the Beastie Boys as well.  Two excellent groups of which, many songs folks know, many songs that people do not.  Likewise, there are many good stories behind the music and many. many memories for me with both bands. For the inaugural Beastie Boys Song of The Week , I have chosen a stellar single, 'Shadrach' from the B side of the album, Paul's Boutique .  The song is pure party in a can.  'Shadrach' has great beats, raps, and stellar samples. Beastie Boys - 'Shadrach' The 'Shadrach' starts off, with sampled female vocals, and heads straight into the rap and some scratching.   After that, it's some quick rapping and some fun beats.  Admittedly, I never gave the song much thought through the years other than I like it. REWIND - A LOOK BACK  When Paul's Boutique came out, it bar...