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Beastie Boys Release Two Out of Four Rare EPs from the ’80s

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The releases commemorate the 30th anniversary of their 1989 album Paul's Boutique.

The Beastie Boys just dropped two rare EPs from the late '80s.

The release of An Exciting Evening At Home With Shadrach, Meshach And Abednego and the Love American Style EP is part of the group's 30th-anniversary celebration of their 1989 album Paul's Boutique.  In total, six rare, old EPs from that era are slated for release over the span of three weeks.

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The projects feature B-sides, remixes, live versions, and more, and will appear on streaming services. The first two EP's include two Paul’s tracks (“Hey Ladies” and “Shake Your Rump”) as well as the B-sides “33% God” and “Dis Yourself in ’89 (Just Do It).”

Revisit Paul's Boutique below.