Hello Smilers!

[Rocky Raccoon]

I'm Adam and I'm 18 and I grew up listening to Endless Summer and Spirit of America.  I was never a huge fan but I could definitely remember hearing both of those albums during my childhood.  As I grew older and became more interested in the history of pop music, I bought Pet Sounds and I still never get tired of it.  Brian Wilson's SMiLE also became a regular listen and I became incredibly interested in Brian's story.  Since I bought The Smile Sessions this past September, the Beach Boys have become a small obsession of mine.  I've taken advantage of Spotify and discovered The Beach Boys Today!, Sunflower, Love You and so on.  I have yet to check out any of their later albums starting with M.I.U. but judging from what I've read, I don't think I'm quite ready (haha) though I have heard some of the more acclaimed tracks from those albums like Good Timin' which is one of my favorites.  I've also become a big fan of Brian Wilson's solo albums particularly his eponymous album, the I Just Wasn't Made For These Times soundtrack, Reimagines Gershwin, and That Lucky Old Sun.  I became curious and had a lot of questions and I was glad I found this site and found answers that I couldn't find elsewhere like why Jack Rieley sings lead vocals on Day in the Life of a Tree or why Sail On Sailor has five credited writers.  I look forward to taking part in discussions and getting to know some of you. 

[SMiLE Brian]

welcome!

[hypehat]

Good day! 

[rab2591]

Welcome!

Don't feel bad about not hearing MIU and on...I haven't delved into those albums either lol.

[Shady]

Welcome!!

[Alex]

Re the later albums:
15 Big Ones is an acquired taste...It might sound "off" if you're used to the BBs 60s sound.
Love You is a must-listen. It's got the sound and vibe of 15 Big Ones but done much better, with better original songs, and no oldies covers.
MIU-My Diane is the standout track...the rest is take it or leave it, though I enjoy some of the tracks from that album.
LA Light-awesome minus the disco song.
KTSA-don't bother
BB85-enjoyable, but bogged down by the period production-though Where I Belong stands out
Still Cruisin-Somewhere Near Japan is the only worthwhile song
Summer in Paradise-don't bother
Stars and Stripes-I've been a BBs fan for over half a decade now, I've heard just about everything by them there is to hear, and I still refuse to give this record the time of day....don't bother unless you want to hear Toby Keith sing Be True To Your School.

[Rocky Raccoon]

I've heard 15 Big Ones and Love You.  I don't mind 15 Big Ones, it's definitely not terrible and I love Just Once In My Life.  Love You is definitely in my top five Beach Boys albums.