Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock may be all grown up, but 25 years later, the Beastie Boys are still licensed to ill. Their latest, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, officially out today, brings an undeniable funk while remaining true to the lo-fi polish and smart-aleck lyrics their fans crave. We’re fans (favorite album — Paul’s Boutique) and so are Seth Rogen, Jack Black, Danny McBride, Elijah Wood, Will Ferrell and Susan Sarandon who all appeared in the buzzed-about, tongue-in-cheek homage video “Fight For Your Right Revisited.”

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