Stiv Bators “L.A. Confidential” 2025-08-01 Ill Communication found Beastie Boys

Ill Communication found Beastie Boys at a crossroads

The box set also includes a lavishly illustrated 80-page book with contributions from the band and many previously unseen photographs

Jeff Pezzati’s sister being the first official employee of the label

Me First And The Gimme Gimmes - an outfit that has always operated more like a beer-hall Pussycat Dolls than a regular mortal band - contain so much hot air

Stiv Bators “L.A. Confidential” 2025-08-01 Ill Communication found Beastie BoysIn addition to Disconnected, Stiv recorded a number of 45s during his days with Bomp, as well as some unreleased sessions, demos and recently unearthed studio recordings, and alternate mixes Guest appearances by Jimmy Pursey (Sham 69), Kim Fowley, The Runaways and Brain James (The Damned and Lords Of The New Church).