Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science

Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science
Compilation album by Beastie Boys
Released	November 23, 1999
Recorded	1982–1999
Genre	Alternative hip hop alternative rock hardcore punk jazz fusion
Length	124:10
Label	Grand Royal
Producer	Mario Caldato Jr.
Beastie Boys chronology
Scientists of Sound (The Blow Up Factor Vol. 1) (1999) Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science (1999) To the 5 Boroughs (2004)
Singles from Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science
"Alive" Released: October 19, 1999

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link
Entertainment Weekly	A+ link
Robert Christgau	A−[1]
Rolling Stone	link

Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science is the first anthology album by American rap rock group Beastie Boys composed of greatest hits, B-sides, and previously unreleased tracks. The retail release comes with a tri-fold sleeve that displays the majority of the band's album covers, as well as a booklet of liner notes. The title of the anthology is from the song of the same name, featured on their second album, Paul's Boutique.

Customers could also purchase through mail order a custom version of the album from Grand Royal featuring the B-sides and rarities.^[2]