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Check Your Head

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description Check Your Head Overview

Check Your Head is the third studio album by the Beastie Boys, released in 1992. The group returned to playing instruments on much of the record, combining sample-based hip-hop with punk, funk, soul, and psychedelic rock. Produced by the Beastie Boys with Mario Caldato Jr., it includes "So What'cha Want" and "Pass the Mic" and represents a shift from the densely sampled sound of Paul's Boutique.

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Did the Beastie Boys play their own instruments on Check Your Head?

Yes, the album marked a significant shift where the trio returned to playing their own live instruments, a style they had abandoned earlier. The group incorporated a blend of punk, funk, soul, and jam-band rock into their hip-hop sound.

Where was Check Your Head recorded?

The Beastie Boys built their own studio, G-Son Studios, in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles to record the album. The space allowed them the freedom to experiment with their live instrumentation.

When was Check Your Head released?

The album was released on April 21, 1992, by Capitol Records. It served as the third studio album for the New York group.

What are the biggest hit singles from Check Your Head?

The most successful single from the record was "So What'cha Want," which became a staple on alternative rock and rap radio. Other notable tracks include "Pass the Mic" and "Gratitude."

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