Hot Sauce Committee, Pt. 2
by Beastie Boys
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: May 3, 2011
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
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  1. The Wire
    Aug 17, 2011
    60
    Hot Sauce Committee finds The Beastie Boys being The Beastie Boys with nothing that isn't exactly what on would expect from The Beastie Boys. [Jul 2011, p.44]
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  2. XXL
    May 13, 2011
    60
    While HSC2 is a solid and enjoyable album, we hope that our favorite scientists will tinker with a slightly different, more exciting formula moving forward.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    May 12, 2011
    60
    Full of groove and grit, it's raw and enjoyable.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 29, 2011
    40
    Sadly, this is about as deep as their politics go on Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, the more articulate sentiments of To the 5 Boroughs having been largely abandoned in favour of fairly standard bring-the-noise, boast'n'diss hip-hop pablum.

Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Best Album of 2011
64
#64 Most Discussed Album of 2011
47
#47 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 68
  3. Negative: 4 out of 68
  1. Comrade_Critic
    May 3, 2011
    9
    There's not much longevity in hip hop. All the 80s icons are playing cops on tv, looking for love on VH1, or providing voice overs for videoThere's not much longevity in hip hop. All the 80s icons are playing cops on tv, looking for love on VH1, or providing voice overs for video games. The Beasties are back in 2011 sounding as good as ever. Get this album now and make some noise if you're with me.… Full Review »
  2. Dingo
    Jun 30, 2011
    8
    It's terrific. Here's what I imagine went on when they made this album - no nonsense about artistic direction, no intention of profoundIt's terrific. Here's what I imagine went on when they made this album - no nonsense about artistic direction, no intention of profound retrospective, no pretense of demolishing barriers. Simply: let's make some sick beats, bad-ass rhymes, and do what we're f***ing good at.… Full Review »
  3. BIGREESE
    May 8, 2011
    10
    wow. everything about this album is great. its up there with licence to ill, if notwow. everything about this album is great. its up there with licence to ill, if not better..........................................................................................................................… Full Review »
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