Guardian Music — (Capitol/EMI)Not so long ago, it seemed as though the Beastie Boys might end up gently gentrifying away from frontline rapping. Well into their 40s, successful beyond their teenage punk rock dreams, they had families and interests to pursue other tha... more info

Detroit Free Press — It's not quite eternal youth. more info

Chicago Tribune — After seven years, hip-hop's unlikely elder statesmen returnBeastie Boys more info

MVSW — Videos cirKus ~ “Medicine“ Lykke Li ~ “Sadness is a Blessing“ Esinchill ~ “Feel My Pain“ Tom Vek ~ “A Chore“ MP3s Beastie Boys ft. Santigold ~ “Don’t Play No Game That I Can’t Win”(mp3 via jump the turnstyle) *Hot Sauce Commit... more info

DrownedInSound — This week's Drowned in Spotifriday playlist featuring songs from Fleet Foxes, of Montreal, Beastie Boys, Parts & Labor, Diskjokke, Dels and a handful more. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Guardian Music — This week's show sees Alexis Petridis getting "bad on yo ass" as he's joined by Rosie Swash and hip hop aficionado Angus Batey to discuss the Beastie Boys.Twenty-five years on from their classic breakthrough Licensed to Ill, the rap brats (as they us... more info

Guardian Music — (Capitol)Now in their fourth decade of working together, the Beasties' eighth studio album revisits their old-skool roots. The tracks urge us to Make Some Noise, threaten to "rock da house" and even suggest a "party on the left." However, their wit ... more info

Culture Bully — Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 is about as close to a full-blown throwback as we might ever hear from the Beastie Boys. Still, it's not likely to please everyone. more info

The Telegraph — The Beastie Boys' Hot Sauce Committee Part Two is raw and enjoyable. Rating: * * * more info

DrownedInSound — Probably the most consistent album the guys have released since Hello Nasty, if one that's lacking in real moments of genius. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info