My list of demands regarding the next Beach Boys album

[Catbirdman]

I demand Carl and Dennis Wilson be resurrected from the dead.

[waits]

[looks around]

[looks back, pauses]

Did it work?

[Jim V.]

Personally, I wouldn't mind if the next album is a bit more collaborative. I'd say maybe 9 songs written by Brian (with assistance from whoever: Scott Bennett, Joe Thomas, Andy Paley, Al, Mike, etc.?), a song from Al ("Islands in the Sun"), and a song from Bruce ("She Believes in Love Again").

As far as the material, I wouldn't mind maybe a few more up-tempo, rockin' things. I would like if they pulled "Dancin' the Night Away" back out, because it's a great track with an awesome Carl vocal. That's probably the only "vault" track I really wanna see brought out.

Also, I'm really interested to see what the new material will be on the upcoming hits album. I'm hoping they stored away some great Brian written material. As much as I wanna hear The Beach Boys version of "Waves of Love" and Bruce's reworking of "She Believes in Love Again", I don't think they would be particularly worthy of being the new songs on a hits collection. I'm assuming this collection will probably be out by fall, so I'm interested whether they've even recorded the material for this record yet, or if that is maybe after the tour?

[Mendota Heights]

This guy should produce their next album....

http://www.youtube.com/user/terminalpictures

Benny Andersson should produce their next album, he still has it.

2009 - Great production and a killer chorus/tag: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkokZH00lfs
2011 - Benny's "version" of Summer's Gone, it has the same type of sentiment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqPtYzlwVBc
2011 - A new take on a song from the early 30's (could be even older). Benny can be seen here playing the piano: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JProFxcz_Z8
2011 - Live version of another great track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWSET7d4i90

The production is so much better than TWGMTR's. Benny has stated Beach Boys is his favorite band. Give him a call.

All Smiley Smilers should take a listen to these songs.

[Aegir]

I'd really like if they "warmed up" for this next album by laying new vocal tracks on some of Brian's recent best solo stuff. I've always dreamt of hearing Al on Morning Beat and Bruce tackling The Like in I Love You at schmaltzyness level 11. The idea of having everyone tackle a verse of Southern California is also a very cool idea. I wonder if they could get Mike to sing Live Let Live 

It'd take, what, a couple of days to record? They'd make perfect bonus tracks imo.

In order for this to happen, Brian would have to admit he needs the Beach Boys make his songwriting valid. Because clearly you feel that way.

[ontor pertawst]

This guy should produce their next album....

http://www.youtube.com/user/terminalpictures

Jesus, can you imagine? It'd probably end with Mike Love pounding my head into the pavement as I sob pitifully.

I woulda done a helluva PBS special, tho!

[Mr. Cohen]

I have one simple wish... I'd love seeing more work put into the fades. When I hear "Isn't It Time" or "Spring Vacation" fade out with just a plain repeat of the chorus, it just doesn't feel like the Beach Boys.

[Sheriff John Stone]

I have one simple wish... I'd love seeing more work put into the fades. When I hear "Isn't It Time" or "Spring Vacation" fade out with just a plain repeat of the chorus, it just doesn't feel like the Beach Boys.

I agree, Dada. When I first heard the album via a leak, I thought the songs were unfinished or maybe intentionally cut off. Then when I got the CD from Amazon - no - they were the same. It is surprising because Brian was the master of the fade...

[Andrew G. Doe]

My list of demands...

1 - the fans STFU and stop issuing lists of demands to people who know what they're doing.

2 - once the album is out the fans stop bitching about how wrong this or that is and why isn't (your song of choice here) on it.

3 - the fans also STFU about how their suggested track listing is easily 1000% better than what was released. It's not, really it's not.

[Andrew G. Doe]

[brain fart]

[Ron]

My list of demands...

1 - the fans STFU and stop issuing lists of demands to people who know what they're doing.

2 - once the album is out the fans stop bitching about how wrong this or that is and why isn't (your song of choice here) on it.

3 - the fans also STFU about how their suggested track listing is easily 1000% better than what was released. It's not, really it's not.

Andrew, I don't remember you always being so positive in the past, but I probably wasn't paying attention.  I agree with what you said, 1,2,3.   

[Mendota Heights]

My list of demands...

1 - the fans STFU and stop issuing lists of demands to people who know what they're doing.

2 - once the album is out the fans stop bitching about how wrong this or that is and why isn't (your song of choice here) on it.

3 - the fans also STFU about how their suggested track listing is easily 1000% better than what was released. It's not, really it's not.

1. No.

2. No.

3. No.

Your post is ridiculous, I do not know why I even reply to it, must be due to my level of intoxication. Of course everyone is entitled to:

1) ...their own opinions on any matter (Beach Boys albums included)
2) ...expressing their own opinions in public

Because:

1) ...this is not 1984

Let's say you buy a car. Should you as a customer STFU just because you bought it? What if it is not as good as you wanted (expected) it to be, would it be wrong of you to criticize certain aspects of the car? Sure, you did not make the car, but does that fact take away your right to criticize how the car is made and/or how it performs?

The production of TWGMTR is not as good as it could have been. I am not afraid to say out loud Benny Andersson is a lot better producer than Wilson/Thomas combined. Why? Because I want to enjoy this (and the next) album as much as possible. The better it is, the more I enjoy it.

Why is this important? Goods and services we enjoy make our lives better. A good BB album makes our lives better, a bad BB album does not.

It's a no brainer.

[Aegir]

I have one simple wish... I'd love seeing more work put into the fades. When I hear "Isn't It Time" or "Spring Vacation" fade out with just a plain repeat of the chorus, it just doesn't feel like the Beach Boys.

Actually, the Spring Vacation fade is "spring vacation, spring vacation", which is not the chorus.

[Ron]

Yup! I noticed that too!  Slightly different. 

[Magic Transistor Radio]

This guy should produce their next album....

http://www.youtube.com/user/terminalpictures

Jesus, can you imagine? It'd probably end with Mike Love pounding my head into the pavement as I sob pitifully.

I woulda done a helluva PBS special, tho!

Is that you doing the videos? Somehow, I imagine that they sum up the way Brian sees the world from like 74 til 96.

[Ziggy Stardust]

Butch Vig should be the next producer lol.

[SamMcK]

I might get shot for saying this, but what about George and Giles Martin?

[ontor pertawst]

This guy should produce their next album....

http://www.youtube.com/user/terminalpictures

Jesus, can you imagine? It'd probably end with Mike Love pounding my head into the pavement as I sob pitifully.

I woulda done a helluva PBS special, tho!

Is that you doing the videos? Somehow, I imagine that they sum up the way Brian sees the world from like 74 til 96.

yes indeedy! That's sorta what I'm trying to do, like a f*cked up psychedelic Finnegans Wake through Brian's collaged up viewpoint. It's getting close to finished, there's some new sections on The Four Freshmen + Chuck Berry, Murry, and an extended coda on the reunion yet to upload.

My vote to produce is still Phil Spector on a supervised release program with leg restraints and tracking devices. I imagine the "making of" video would be quality viewing.

Alright, just for "Proud Mary," then. The Beach Boys Live at Corcoran State Prison!

[SMiLE Brian]

My list of demands...

1 - the fans STFU and stop issuing lists of demands to people who know what they're doing.

2 - once the album is out the fans stop bitching about how wrong this or that is and why isn't (your song of choice here) on it.

3 - the fans also STFU about how their suggested track listing is easily 1000% better than what was released. It's not, really it's not.

1. No.

2. No.

3. No.

Your post is ridiculous, I do not know why I even reply to it, must be due to my level of intoxication. Of course everyone is entitled to:

1) ...their own opinions on any matter (Beach Boys albums included)
2) ...expressing their own opinions in public

Because:

1) ...this is not 1984

Let's say you buy a car. Should you as a customer STFU just because you bought it? What if it is not as good as you wanted (expected) it to be, would it be wrong of you to criticize certain aspects of the car? Sure, you did not make the car, but does that fact take away your right to criticize how the car is made and/or how it performs?

The production of TWGMTR is not as good as it could have been. I am not afraid to say out loud Benny Andersson is a lot better producer than Wilson/Thomas combined. Why? Because I want to enjoy this (and the next) album as much as possible. The better it is, the more I enjoy it.

Why is this important? Goods and services we enjoy make our lives better. A good BB album makes our lives better, a bad BB album does not.

It's a no brainer.

Who is frickin Benny Andersson? There is no way in hell he is better than BW.

[Jonathan Blum]

Who is frickin Benny Andersson? There is no way in hell he is better than BW.

Guy from ABBA.  No slouch on the production front, and clearly fond of doing the odd Beach Boys pastiche.  But anyone who thinks he's a good match for the actual Boys should probably listen to Mike Love's cover of Bjorn and Benny's "On And On And On" from "Looking Back With Love" -- that'll cure you fairly quick...

Cheers,
Jon Blum

[Andrew G. Doe]

I might get shot for saying this, but what about George and Giles Martin?

BANG ! 

[Andrew G. Doe]

I am not afraid to say out loud Benny Andersson is a lot better producer than Wilson/Thomas combined.

If you truly believe that, then you, sir, are a complete idiot.

[MBE]

My list of demands...

1 - the fans STFU and stop issuing lists of demands to people who know what they're doing.

2 - once the album is out the fans stop bitching about how wrong this or that is and why isn't (your song of choice here) on it.

3 - the fans also STFU about how their suggested track listing is easily 1000% better than what was released. It's not, really it's not.

AMEN!

[JanBerryFarm]

I'm good as long as JEFF LYNNE doesn't get ahold of The Beach Boys. THAT would be the ultimate indignity.

Richard Carpenter producing ? wow... it might work. But I'm going nutty here. *ha ha ha*

[Ziggy Stardust]

My list of demands...

1 - the fans STFU and stop issuing lists of demands to people who know what they're doing.

2 - once the album is out the fans stop bitching about how wrong this or that is and why isn't (your song of choice here) on it.

3 - the fans also STFU about how their suggested track listing is easily 1000% better than what was released. It's not, really it's not.

AMEN!

As Cartman would say : laaaaaame.

[Danimalist]

Benny is pretty brilliant. No Brian in '67 but certainly more capable than BW with JT today.