Beastie Boys - To The 5 Boroughs - 8410
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To the 5 Boroughs is the sixth studio album by the Beastie Boys, released on June 14, 2004. The album is a love letter to New York City, Beastie Boys' hometown, and was released three years after the September 11th attacks. The album features a more stripped-down, old-school sound than Beastie Boys' previous albums, and is largely produced by the group themselves.
The album's title refers to the five boroughs of New York City: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. The album's cover art features a map of New York City with the two towers of the World Trade Center still standing.
To the 5 Boroughs was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album was praised for its production, lyrics, and overall feel. Many critics considered it to be a return to form for Beastie Boys after the more experimental nature of their previous album, Hello Nasty.
The album features several classic Beastie Boys tracks, including the singles "Ch-Check It Out," "Triple Trouble," "Right Right Now Now," and "An Open Letter to NYC."
To the 5 Boroughs is a quintessential Beastie Boys album, and is a must-have for any fan of hip-hop.
