What "commemorative releases" should we expect for the 50th anniversary?

[John Manning]

He probably means it's got a Dell, Compaq, Apple, Acer or other brand keyboard…

Ho hum…

[Ron]

Back on topic!


When will we know (i'm serious) if this 'new' album is going to be as good as we expect it to be?  I mean, I know Brian and everybody will be hyping it up, and I love all the stuff pretty much any of them have put out over the last 10 years, but what LEVEL of hype will let us know that the album is going to be great?  If Brian says it sounds great, to me, that means it'll be kind of mediocre.  I'm going to need him to hype to the level of "Sounds better than Pet Sounds!" before I'm going to trust or know that the album is great, lol. 

Lets take bets or start a  pool on how high the praise will go.  I actually do think Brian is at one point going to say that the new album sounds better than Pet Sounds.

Anybody agree?  Disagree?

[PhilCohen]

Really ? Your new computer doesn't have a QWERTY keyboard ?  You do talk some pish, Phil. 

Actually, both the new and old keyboards are QWERTY, but the new one has very shallow keys, which are tricky for someone who is not a trained typist(I poke at the keys with my index finger)

[Mikie]

Back on topic!


When will we know (i'm serious) if this 'new' album is going to be as good as we expect it to be?  I mean, I know Brian and everybody will be hyping it up, and I love all the stuff pretty much any of them have put out over the last 10 years, but what LEVEL of hype will let us know that the album is going to be great?  If Brian says it sounds great, to me, that means it'll be kind of mediocre.  I'm going to need him to hype to the level of "Sounds better than Pet Sounds!" before I'm going to trust or know that the album is great, lol. 

Lets take bets or start a  pool on how high the praise will go.  I actually do think Brian is at one point going to say that the new album sounds better than Pet Sounds.

Anybody agree?  Disagree?

No. If we don't get our hopes up and not hype it up and have high expectations, then it can only meet or exceed our expectations when it's released.

[PhilCohen]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

[18thofMay]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

Are you fucking serious mate? You have issues!

[Jim V.]

So there is no reunion album Phil? There are in the studio recording right now because they want to shelve it? They've been posting pictures just to tease us?

It's not funny buddy. You're a fraud. You're just some moron that decided to play a joke on a message board, and it's really old. And I feel stupid for even buying into the fact that you may have been a real person.

And I'm sure we'll get the box set. The other "commemorative" CD's, well, we'll find out! I'm sure there is something.

[SMiLE Brian]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

ban this fucking troll!

[18thofMay]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

ban this f*cking troll!

Again

[SMiLE Brian]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

ban this f*cking troll!

Again

This time for good.

[Shady]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

You're trying too hard

[PhilCohen]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

ban this f*cking troll!

You're a very mean-spirited individual. Whenever I express any view that you disagree with, then the attacks on me start anew.

[PhilCohen]

So there is no reunion album Phil?

Maybe Capitol will release it incomplete, 40 years after it was recorded(just like "Smile") after 4 decades to build up mystique about "The Great Lost Beach Boys Reunion Album").....just joking.

And, if I didn't tell you that i was joking, the attack dogs on this forum(humorless as they are) would  take this with deadly seriousness, and have another go at me.

[SMiLE Brian]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

ban this f*cking troll!

You're a very mean-spirited individual. Whenever I express any view that you disagree with, then the attacks on me start anew.

Well it's hard to be nice when your full of sh*t 24/7.

[Shady]

Exactly, during the SMiLE debacle I kinda felt bad for Phil because in a weird way to had a reason to be cynical (in a very weird way)

But to be skeptical about this, when they shot the album cover just the other day 

It's so stupid

[PhilCohen]

Exactly, during the SMiLE debacle I kinda felt bad for Phil because in a weird way to had a reason to be cynical (in a very weird way)

But to be skeptical about this, when they shot the album cover just the other day 

It's so stupid

They shot the album cover the other day? I've been away from this forum for a few weeks, so that's news to me. But, while that increases the chances of the album being released, I should note that album covers were also shot and designed for "Bob Dylan in Concert"(1963), "Buffalo Springfield-Stampede"(1967) & "Crosby, Stills,Nash & Young-Human Highway"(1974).

[Shady]

Exactly, during the SMiLE debacle I kinda felt bad for Phil because in a weird way to had a reason to be cynical (in a very weird way)

But to be skeptical about this, when they shot the album cover just the other day 

It's so stupid

They shot the album cover the other day? I've been away from this forum for a few weeks, so that's news to me. But, while that increases the chances of the album being released, I should note that album covers were also shot and designed for "Bob Dylan in Concert"(1963), "Buffalo Springfield-Stampede"(1967) & "Crosby, Stills,Nash & Young-Human Highway"(1974).

Well this one is coming..

Enjoy the wait then enjoy the album 

[18thofMay]

Exactly, during the SMiLE debacle I kinda felt bad for Phil because in a weird way to had a reason to be cynical (in a very weird way)

But to be skeptical about this, when they shot the album cover just the other day 

It's so stupid

They shot the album cover the other day? I've been away from this forum for a few weeks, so that's news to me. But, while that increases the chances of the album being released, I should note that album covers were also shot and designed for "Bob Dylan in Concert"(1963), "Buffalo Springfield-Stampede"(1967) & "Crosby, Stills,Nash & Young-Human Highway"(1974).

That's news to you!! That is funny Phil, usually* people look at facts before formulating opinion!

*with the exception of Phil Cohen.

[Andrew G. Doe]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

ban this f*cking troll!

You're a very mean-spirited individual. Whenever I express any view that you disagree with, then the attacks on me start anew.

No, it's whenever you start talking accelerated bollocks. Again.

Phil, I'm going to be polite about this one: you don't know what you're talking about. You're trying to argue from a position of complete ignorance as regards studio work and the overall gameplan for the C50 project and, as usual, are making a fool of yourself (and admitting you've not read anything here for the last few (blissful) weeks is just digging that hole even deeper). Again, for emphasis - you don't know what you're talking about. That's fine, but you're POing everyone else here. I can't believe you are in fact that stupid (although the increasing weight of evidence allows that possibility) so I have to assume that you're doing it for effect, or as we here call it, trolling:

"posting inflammatory messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion."

[John Manning]

Exactly, during the SMiLE debacle I kinda felt bad for Phil because in a weird way to had a reason to be cynical (in a very weird way)

But to be skeptical about this, when they shot the album cover just the other day 

It's so stupid

They shot the album cover the other day? I've been away from this forum for a few weeks, so that's news to me. But, while that increases the chances of the album being released, I should note that album covers were also shot and designed for "Bob Dylan in Concert"(1963), "Buffalo Springfield-Stampede"(1967) & "Crosby, Stills,Nash & Young-Human Highway"(1974).

You missed one off the list Phil - Smile.   

But 'fess up - this time around you're rabbiting complete and utter tripe to either make people laugh (utterly failed) or piss people off (100% success).

Suicide by board moderator, anyone?

[PhilCohen]

Good luck. I don't care anymore.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Can we have a notarised statement of that, please... 'cause you know as well as we do, you'll be back in a few weeks, playing the same old cracked record. Or after the new studio album is released, bitching about something else you have absolutely no knowledge or comprehension of... because trolls can't stay away.

[Jay]

Is Phil Cohen even a Beach Boys fan?

[smile-holland]

I would say that if there's no hits compilation, reunion album or other CD release announcement by the time of the first shows of the tour, then perhaps Capitol Records and/or The Beach Boys have changed their minds about the hits compilation, "commemorative" CD's and/or box set. Oh well, maybe they concluded that there weren't enough people out here who actually cared about these products. Some of the people on this forum (and other similar forums) DID care, but did the general public care? Perhaps not.

ban this f*cking troll!

You're a very mean-spirited individual. Whenever I express any view that you disagree with, then the attacks on me start anew.

Two things:

@ PhilCohen: we know your point of view by now. But you also know that your constant negative approach of everything that is being announced on the BB – by now – automatically provokes a lot of harsh responses. I simply can’t imagine that you are surprised by receiving them. Or better said: I can’t help but concluding that you are deliberately trying to provoke other members here. I’m not talking on this specific reply, but on the sum of all replies from the last couple of months. A fair point of criticism is just fine (that’s where messageboards are for: a good discussion based on different points of view). Repeated negative criticism is only tearing others down and IMO is indeed in conflict with board rule nr. 2 (“Lift each other up, don't tear each other down…” + “…and not be an embarrassment to the good name of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys”).
I recommend you to take my advise seriously when I say to stop with this.

@ SMiLE-Brian: while we’re talking on board rules, may I point out that there are also rules regarding foul language. I understand your feelings towards Phil’s constant negativity (you’re not alone in that), and that lately more members are not really bothered to avoid name-calling. But try to use other words, because this is also not the way to keep the spirits positive here. And it certainly won’t influence the moderators to quicken our decisions or change our minds. Just ignore and/or report the mods.

click here for board rules

To end with a positive note:
Everything hints towards 2012 being a unique year for all of us fans. Who would have thought a reunion like this would be possible just a few years ago? We got this little SMilE Sessions box as a starter (!!). I mean, they could have done worse than that? (I wonder if they could have done better than that).
Let us be happy that the Boys are approaching this reunion seriously. All information we got so far is way more than we could ever have dreamt of. Let alone that Grammy performance: regardless of how it went, I’m so glad to have watched those films and pictures of 5 Beach Boys smiling & performing together. And to think a lot more is announced or to be expected. Even if only 50% of it is realizable, it’s way more than we could have expected. Let’s enjoy this while it lasts, as I’m sure this will be a once in a life time experience.

[over and over]

while we’re talking on board rules, may I point out that there are also rules regarding foul language.

Can we say "The Beach Boys are the best f*cking band in the universe"?  
Use it in a good way?