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Matthew Ramos
Just a guy from NYC who is super into Weezer, Beastie Boys, Beach Boys, Selena, Ozma, The Rentals, and Limp Bizkit. Also a huge fan of yakuza movies and the Yakuza video game series. Used to play guitar when I was in high school, but then stopped because I never got past the noob level lol. Twin Peaks, The Office (US), The Office (UK), and Arrested Development are my favorite shows ever. Mass Effect is the best sci-fi series ever. Also, Deadly Premonition on the Switch is odd yet hilarious.
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Paul's Boutique is my favorite album of all time. Regardless of genre, decade, etc. With this album, the Beasties created the "Pet Sounds" of hip-hop, and it is an album that has never been outdone, not even by Beastie Boys themselves. The sampling on this album is intricate and outrageously clever. On "Egg Man" there's samples of the Psycho and Jaws themes played simultaneously. Who thinks of that? The sampling on this album is legendary, and can probably never be done again due to copyright laws. The Beastie's rapping is on fire here, and they never miss a beat. If you haven't already, just listen to Paul's Boutique. It is a life affirming masterpiece.
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