Paul's Boutique (1989)
0.4480Canon Score · ranked #42 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
Paul's Boutique is the second album by the American hip-hop group the Beastie Boys, released on July 25, 1989, by Capitol Records. Produced by the Beastie Boys and the Dust Brothers, it makes extensive use of samples drawn from genres including funk, soul, rock and jazz. It was recorded over two years in Los Angeles at Matt Dike's apartment and the Record Plant studio.
Why it ranks #42
Every list on which Paul's Boutique appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #32 / 500 |
| Apple Music 100 Best Albums (2024) | Critics' canon | #48 / 100 |
| VH1 100 Greatest Albums (2001) | Critics' canon | #74 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #125 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #156 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 Albums (2006) | Editorial list | Selected |