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

Ill Communication found Beastie Boys at a crossroads

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

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

feeling "out of practice" and "creatively atrophied" due to his longer than usual break from music

A must have for the serious Dolls fan

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).