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~ Dan Leroy (Author)
Key Phrases: new album, Beastie Boys, Paul's Boutique, Mike Simpson (more...)
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"'A brilliant series of pocket-sized books focussing on a classic album. Each one a work of real love.' NME"


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Not only did Paul's Boutique transform the Beastie Boys from frat-boy novelty to critically lauded hip-hop giants, its groundbreaking collage of rhyme and recycled soundbites made it one of those rare releases that forever alters the course of popular music. Through interviews with Mike D, the Dust Brothers, and legendarily reclusive producer Matt Dike, among others, Dan LeRoy uncovers the story of this outrageous era in Beastie history.

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  • Paperback: 129 pages
  • Publisher: Continuum (March 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0826417418
  • ISBN-13: 978-0826417411
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Meticulously researched, masterfully written, February 25, 2006
One of the best books ever written detailing the inspiration, creation, and on-going influence of a work of popular music. Leroy's thorough (almost obsessive) research and reporting, combined with his razor-sharp skills as a creative writer, offer a fitting tribute to one of the most interesting works of modern popular music of the late 20th century. If you don't own this book and the album it celebrates...well, YOU SHOULD!
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. The entire 33 1/3 series should be this solid., June 11, 2006
LeRoy does an excellent, thorough job covering everything you'd hope he'd cover about the making of Paul's Boutique: The people behind the disc, including musicians, producers, and record-company types. The circumstances that led up to the album. The story of the Beastie's protracted legal complications with Def Jam. How the tracks came together. The stories behind the songs. The Beasties' relationship with Capitol. The disc's initial disappointing commerical reception. Its eventual recognition as a masterwork. A song-by-song look at the disc. The promotional campaign (or lack thereof). A rundown of B-sides. Actual conversation with a Beasite. Actual scenes. It's all there.

33 1/3 is a decent series, but in too many of the books, you learn as much about the writer as you do about the album -- sometimes more. You get a bunch of "I was in college when this disc came out, and it STILL reminds me of my ex-girlfriend! Awesome!" or a collection of lengthy, speculative interpretations of the lyrics. Like a true pro, LeRoy writes about the subject and keeps himself out of the book. He even includes a full-on works cited list.

This is the best book I've read in the series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quick, enjoyable bit of legit rock journalism, May 3, 2006
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Paul's Boutique may be my favorite album of all time, but I'd never known much about its creation. In this excellently written (and never over-written) little book, Dan LeRoy has constructed the most complete narrative we'll probably ever get regarding the Dust Brothers, the Beasties, and their once-in-a-lifetime creative synergy.

This is from a series of books by 33 1/3, each one devoted to a landmark album in the history of pop music. Paul's Boutique is the first I've read, and although I've heard mixed reviews on others, particularly those that emphasize the author's subjective theories and interpretations of the albums, this one is pure journalism-- lots of well-researched facts and entertaining memories from most of the people involved: the Beasties (mostly Mike D.), their producers, managers, promoters, and friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Gushing 5-Star Review
Excellent, very quick read by a very enthusiatic Dan LeRoy. Up there with the best of the 33 1/3 books I've read. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mark L. Ayala

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, informative, well researched book!
This book is the best source of information anywhere regarding Paul's Boutique.

Highly recommended!
Published 19 months ago by Michael M. Woodruff

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic
poured through it in a couple of days, fantastic read during probably the most 'heady' times of the Boys. enjoy!
Published 19 months ago by Matthew E. Gutknecht

5.0 out of 5 stars They should all be this good!
LeRoy knocks it out of the park. This book is what all the other books in the series should be. It's packed full of interesting information about before, during and after the... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Su Do Ku

5.0 out of 5 stars I had a huge, ecstatic review all planned out for "Paul's Boutique"...
... and then I came here and read the unanimous 5-star reviews and agree with all of them.

There's not much I can add that wouldn't be redundant. Read more
Published on September 4, 2007 by Clare Quilty

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Illuminating Piece. Wish it was longer.
I am not much of a Beasties fan. Like some of their music but their voices can drive me nuts at times, truth be told. I don't even own Paul's Boutique. Read more
Published on March 8, 2007 by B. Thompson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Blueprint for the Series
Mr. Leroy isn't the only writer in this series to break his coverage of the album into separate parts, but he is certainly among the most successful. Read more
Published on January 16, 2007 by P. Serilla

5.0 out of 5 stars Righteous
Good books on popular music are, frankly, few and far between. This is one of those precious few. Journalist Dan LeRoy has done a remarkable job of piecing together the details of... Read more
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