This week I'm listening to a lot of BEACH BOYS

[Chip Z'Hoy]

Ever hear Beach Boys Love You? Shit's weird as hell. File it next to McCartney II and Trans as one of those oddities in rock history. It's cool though.

Been diving into SMiLE today.

[BDG135]

I dived into them a few years ago. Amazingly, I never heard Surf's Up until then. In the past, I dismissed them because of the cheesy surfer hits and didn't look into the more artsy stuff Brian Wilson wanted to do.

[DemonFilth2001]

I dived into them a few years ago. Amazingly, I never heard Surf's Up until then. In the past, I dismissed them because of the cheesy surfer hits and didn't look into the more artsy stuff Brian Wilson wanted to do.

Beach Boys and Bee Gees puzzle me. One is a surfer beach music band. The other a disco trio. Yet, apparently, both had a second “secret” catalog of music that no one has really heard. Odd.

[Chip Z'Hoy]

Beach Boys and Bee Gees puzzle me. One is a surfer beach music band. The other a disco trio.

It's almost hilarious that you spend your entire life bouncing back and forth from hair metal message boards while having literally no knowledge about music whatsoever.

And no real interest in learning anything! I sort of admire the lack of vanity, the willingness to appear dogshit stupid with no shame.

Yet, apparently, both had a second “secret” catalog of music that no one has really heard. Odd.

Pet Sounds is a "secret."

"To Love Somebody" is a "secret."

Christ almighty.

[DemonFilth2001]

Beach Boys and Bee Gees puzzle me. One is a surfer beach music band. The other a disco trio.

It's almost hilarious that you spend your entire life bouncing back and forth from hair metal message boards while having literally no knowledge about music whatsoever.

And no real interest in learning anything! I sort of admire the lack of vanity, the willingness to appear dogshit stupid with no shame.

Yet, apparently, both had a second “secret” catalog of music that no one has really heard. Odd.

Pet Sounds is a "secret."

"To Love Somebody" is a "secret."

Christ almighty.

Ok. Pet Sounds isn’t a secret. True. The album’s main single, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, was a huge hit.

[Turner Coates]

Ever hear Beach Boys Love You? Shit's weird as hell.

"If Mars had life on it I might find my wife on it"

What's so weird about that?

[EzyRider]

I am not a Beach Boys type guy, but I have listened to 'Pet Sounds' several times based on the high regard it holds among many musicians.

I just don't get it, it's not my cup of tea for sure.

To quote Hendrix from Third Stone From the Sun:
"Your people I do not understand
So to you I shall put an end
And you'll
Never hear
Surf music again"

[Turner Coates]

I am not a Beach Boys type guy, but I have listened to 'Pet Sounds' several times based on the high regard it holds among many musicians.

I just don't get it, it's not my cup of tea for sure.

Listen to the bass part on God Only Knows. It's not comped. Brian wrote every single note of it.
It's supernatural.
Brian had a uncanny knack for creating tension and resolution in music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWp20LEQLLQ

[EzyRider]

Any song where you palm mute the bass on purpose the entire song is definitely not for me haha, thanks for that though.

I saw a Carol Kaye mention, she's the Wrecking Crew bassist, that chick is awesome!!

[Turner Coates]

Any song where you palm mute the bass on purpose the entire song is definitely not for me haha, thanks for that though.

It's about composition and juxtaposition.....but to each, their reach.

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

A couple of tunes had potential but Beach Boys Love You and Adult/Child kinda suck … HARD!

[Jason Jennifer Leigh]

I want to hear these albums without vocals.

[Nobodyspecial]

I certainly wouldn't call myself a big Beach boys fan, that being said, I got this cassette in 1986 and listened to it all the time. There really is some great stuff on it.



Track listing
All songs by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, except where noted.

"Surfin' Safari" – 2:05
"409" (Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Gary Usher) – 1:58
"Surfin' U.S.A." (Brian Wilson, Chuck Berry) – 2:27
"Be True to Your School" – 2:07
Single version with cheerleader chant (Provided by The Honeys)
"Surfer Girl" (Brian Wilson) – 2:23
"Dance, Dance, Dance" (Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love) – 1:59
"Fun, Fun, Fun" – 2:16
"I Get Around" – 2:11
"Help Me, Rhonda" – 2:45
"Don't Worry Baby" (Brian Wilson, Roger Christian) – 2:42
"California Girls" – 2:37
"When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" – 2:00
"Barbara Ann" (Fred Fassert) – 2:05
"Good Vibrations" – 3:36
"Heroes and Villains" (Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks) – 3:37
"Wouldn't It Be Nice" (Brian Wilson, Tony Asher, Mike Love) – 2:23
Alternative mono mix with an different, more prominent lead vocal, due to the original mix being temporarily lost
"Sloop John B." (Traditional, arranged by Brian Wilson) – 2:56
"God Only Knows" (Brian Wilson, Tony Asher) – 2:48
"Caroline, No" (Brian Wilson, Tony Asher) – 2:17
Single version without passing train/barking dogs coda
"Do It Again" – 2:18
Single version without workshop effects coda
"Rock and Roll Music" (Chuck Berry) – 2:28
"Come Go with Me" (C.E. Quick) – 2:06
"Getcha Back" (Mike Love, Terry Melcher) – 3:01
"Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue" (Mike Love, Terry Melcher) – 3:44
"California Dreamin'" (John Phillips, Michelle Phillips) – 3:10
Roger McGuinn on electric guitar

[GreatWhiteSnake]

I remember singing Sloop John B in elementary school music class. Always hated that song. Good Vibrations is alright though...

[StateOfShock]

The surf songs are great, but Pet Sounds and after is where it is at.

[Mister Freeze]

When do we discuss the Beach Boys' seminal work with the Fat Boys?

[dmbrocker]

When do we discuss the Beach Boys' seminal work with the Fat Boys?

The Fat Boys were always kind of a novelty act, weren't they? They also did a remake of Chubby Checker's "The Twist" that went top 40 the following year.

[MattleyCrue]

I’ve been listening to a lot of Nevada Beach this week

[FreddyFender]

Lot of the artsy stuff gets accolades from artsy people, but their artistic peak was stuff like “Don’t Worry Baby” and “Lonely Sea”. Pet Sounds, Surfs Up, etc were great, but the earlier stuff is where it’s at.

Saying that, their final album had some fuckin gems on it

https://youtu.be/LaDiwoACJ2Q?si=Wqz6Hl2OeINMFAnS

[SexxAtraxxion]

Pet Sounds and The Smile Sessions are some of my favorite records of all time.

Brian Wilson's re-recording of Smile is must-have too

"Mrs. O'Leary's Cow" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lky8rQrqRZg

[aerozeppelin]

I've always loved their album "Sunflower." While not as memorable as some of the albums from the 1960s it was cool that the rest of the band had a chance to do more writing. Dennis Wilson has 2-3 songs on that album that are fantastic.

[Turner Coates]

I've always loved their album "Sunflower." While not as memorable as some of the albums from the 1960s it was cool that the rest of the band had a chance to do more writing. Dennis Wilson has 2-3 songs on that album that are fantastic.

That's my favorite Beach Boys era.
There is a collection of outtakes called "Feel Flows" that has a cappella and other alternate versions.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... uHK-AASDGT

[Turner Coates]

The iconic artist Jimmy Page called a “genius”

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-iconic ... -a-genius/

[ijwthstd]

I've always loved their album "Sunflower." While not as memorable as some of the albums from the 1960s it was cool that the rest of the band had a chance to do more writing. Dennis Wilson has 2-3 songs on that album that are fantastic.

As is his solo album Pacific Ocean Blue

[JizzySynatra]

Ever hear Beach Boys Love You? Shit's weird as hell. File it next to McCartney II and Trans as one of those oddities in rock history. It's cool though.

Been diving into SMiLE today.

Beach Boys on the second episode of the new True Detective. McCartney II is pretty awesome. Just Paul messing around with some new tech toys at the time. Some great stuff on there.

[MotleyKaos]

Love You is my favorite Beach Boys album. It's the last time The Beach Boys tried something different that actually was awesome. Although Brian's vocals are burned out at this point, they still somehow work. My favorite song from this album is "I'll Bet He's Nice". The folks on r/thebeachboys swear by "Ding Dang", but I don't remember how it sounds. I'll have to listen to the album again some time.

Smile is certainly worth listening to at least once. The standouts are "Heroes and Villains", "Surf's Up", and of course, "Good Vibrations". I listened to it for the first time a month or so ago. I would say it is about as artsy as any Beach Boys album could be; not sure about Brian's solo albums because I haven't listened to any yet.

Speaking of "Surf's Up", the album of the same name where that song also shows up, though maybe arranged differently (haven't done a side-to-side comparison so I don't know off the top of my head), is another favorite of mine. If you want a dark, melancholy album to listen to, this one fits the bill, though please feel free to skip "Student Demonstration Time"; it's the drizzling shits. The moodiness reflects Brian's apparent bout of depression at the time.

Two more I'll recommend are Wild Honey and Friends. Both were conscious attempts to create simpler songs, with the former being R&B-inspired and the latter being...well...very chill.

[Wednesday 13 Fan]

I dived into them a few years ago. Amazingly, I never heard Surf's Up until then. In the past, I dismissed them because of the cheesy surfer hits and didn't look into the more artsy stuff Brian Wilson wanted to do.

Beach Boys and Bee Gees puzzle me. One is a surfer beach music band. The other a disco trio. Yet, apparently, both had a second “secret” catalog of music that no one has really heard. Odd.

Bee Gees were disco?

[Turner Coates]

Two more I'll recommend are Wild Honey and Friends. Both were conscious attempts to create simpler songs, with the former being R&B-inspired and the latter being...well...very chill.

Good call.

[DemonFilth2001]

I dived into them a few years ago. Amazingly, I never heard Surf's Up until then. In the past, I dismissed them because of the cheesy surfer hits and didn't look into the more artsy stuff Brian Wilson wanted to do.

Beach Boys and Bee Gees puzzle me. One is a surfer beach music band. The other a disco trio. Yet, apparently, both had a second “secret” catalog of music that no one has really heard. Odd.

Bee Gees were disco?

Disco band that had success (although much less) outside of disco.