Atlanta – Former Beastie Boy Michael Diamond, now recording under the name Mike D 5D, will release his debut solo album Thank You on Friday. The record marks the first new music emerging from the Beastie Boys’ circle since the 2012 passing of Adam “MCA” Yauch.

Mike D 5D assembled a small band for the project, including his sons Skyler and Davis Diamond on drums, along with Eddie Ruscha, Will Graefe and Milo Ruscha. The album opens with high‑energy tracks such as “Switch Up” and “What We Got,” which feature stuttering drum‑and‑bass breaks and heavily distorted vocals that sound as if they were run through an overdrive pedal.

Mixed reception for some cuts

While many songs embrace a noisy, glitch‑rap aesthetic, a few tracks receive less praise. “Secrets Pt. II” repeats the refrain “I got secrets” without delivering a clear lyrical point, and “Crypto” attempts a commentary on greed but feels melodically uneven.

One of the stronger moments is the track “I Don’t Care,” highlighted for its down‑tempo groove and reflective lyrics about personal responsibility. The song benefits from a standout Mini Korg synth performance by Hubert Blanc‑Fracard, formerly of the French duo Cassius.

Overall impression

Overall, Thank You is a noisy, glitch‑laden effort that showcases Diamond’s willingness to explore new sonic ground. Though the album contains occasional missteps, its inventive approach and willingness to move beyond the familiar Beastie Boys sound earn it a respectable three‑star rating.

Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.