July 25, 1989 –
After leaving Def Jam, Beastie Boys release their second album, Paul’s Boutique, on Capitol Records, on this date.
Paul’s Boutique was a very big deal because it determined the whether the Beastie Boys were going to be a short-lived novelty act (not a stretch considering their big hit (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party)) or a group with staying power. The album didn’t sell very well compared to their first effort, but it earned them the acclaim they badly needed at that point and paved the way to their Hall of Fame career.
The Haus of Dcaligari 