Wild Honey

[Aegir]

I can see Mike Love and Thom Yorke getting into a fight, which would start by Mike calling Thom a limey and a homosexual.

[lance]

Mike would kick his fucking ass. Unless Dennis took Thom's side...which he would...then Dennis would kick Mike's ass...

actually the Beach Boys would probably all start beating each other before Radiohead ever had a changed to get punched.

So, actual victor: Radiohead by default.

[SmileySam]

I like where the conversation is going

[LetHimRun]

I really like this album and the unique vibe it gives off. I gave it a 4. The last two tracks drop it from a 5 for me. Mama says is a butchering of the original version to me and Boogalooed doesn't sound like the rest of the album, but it isn't that bad.

[SmileySam]

You know, I've never seen the back cover to the Wild Honey LP! Nor have I seen the inside jacket. Could somebody post them?

[Compost]

If I could make love to this album, I would.  And my standards in vinyl-copulation are high.

[SmileySam]

 

If I could make love to this album, I would.  And my standards in vinyl-copulation are high.

nice!

But make sure to clean up after yourself! Vinyl should always have proper maintenance, almost like a pet.

[Dunderhead]

Do people seriously not like How She Boogalooed It?

[Myk Luhv]

It's a slight song, but I'll be damned if it's not a fun little blast too! I'm rarely ever like, "Oh man, I want to listen to 'How She Boogalooed It' right now!" though...

[The Madcap]

I fucking love this album, so many great songs. one of the reasons i haven't posted in the top 3 songs from each album thread is because i simply can't choose with this album. my favorite songs from it have to be "Wild Honey", "Aren't You Glad", "Country Air", "Darlin", "Here Comes The Night",  "Let The Wind Blow", and "How She Boogalooed It"(i just find that song incredibly amusing for some reason). That's most of the album right there. If i had to choose an absolute favorite I'd have to go with "Let The Wind Blow" since it resonates the most with me emotionally. As much as i like the originals, i'd have to say i like the versions of "Aren't You Glad" and "Country Air" from the Big Sur Folk Festival more. I didn't care too much for the production at first, but it's grown on me.

5/5

[homeontherange]

An album including "Here Comes The Night" and "Let The Wind Blow" can't really get a lower rating than 5/5

[sockittome]

Let the Wind Blow is an incredible song.  I love Mark Linett's stereo mix.  I play it for people and they say things like, "That's the Beach Boys?  Get outta here!!!"

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

Let the Wind Blow is an incredible song.  I love Mark Linett's stereo mix.  I play it for people and they say things like, "That's the Beach Boys?  Get outta here!!!"

I just heard that in "An American Family" and sh*t myself. IT'S AMAZING.

[ghost]

Let the Wind Blow is an incredible song.  I love Mark Linett's stereo mix.  I play it for people and they say things like, "That's the Beach Boys?  Get outta here!!!"

I just heard that in "An American Family" and sh*t myself. IT'S AMAZING.

You never heard the song before? Oh man, check out the live version from the 70s.

[BananaLouie]

Let The Wind Blow is pure bliss and although it's a Brian and Mike collaberation I read somewhere that Mike actually came up with much or even most of the music as well as the lyrics for it, if so The Lovester has more musical talent than we give him credit for.

[MyGlove]

Let the Wind Blow is the "God Only Knows" of Wild Honey. If you don't like that song, i think i might hate you...

[Newguy562]

4/5 ...the only reason it doesnt get the 5 is because of cwtl :/...it should've made the cut!

[MaxL]

4/5 ...the only reason it doesnt get the 5 is because of cwtl :/...it should've made the cut!

You're down-rating an album because of a song that's not on said album?

Are you at all surprised why some board members rip into some of the posts and threads you come out with?

On topic: Great album. Love every second.

[Newguy562]

4/5 ...the only reason it doesnt get the 5 is because of cwtl :/...it should've made the cut!

You're down-rating an album because of a song that's not on said album?

Are you at all surprised why some board members rip into some of the posts and threads you come out with?

On topic: Great album. Love every second.

am i suprised? well no i'm kind of used to it

[Puggal]

This would be a five if it wasn't for How She Boogaloed It and the absolutely appalling production (I think the tape the hiss is highest in the mix on most tracks). A four as it is. 

[musicismylife101]

Brief but catchy and funky! All their vocals sounded great especially Carl's rocking vocals in many of the tunes and Mike's higher and softer voice. Love arrangements-especially the piano. Favorite tracks at the moment - Darlin', Wild Honey, Here Comes the Night, Aren't You Glad, and Here Comes the Night.

[clinikillz]

I re-listened to this album recently and my opinion of it has greatly improved. The sound quality is still bothersome but I enjoy the songs a lot more than before. 4/5 (Previously 3/5)

[Summer_Days]

I feel the sound quality adds to the whole feel, the whole...petina of the album. Kind of like that organ bleeding through the channels on 'Country Air'. Groovy outta-sight trip. I'll never understand so many fans' wish to hear Wild Honey in stereo. A big part of what makes the album sound so rockin' and raw (well, raw for the usually slick Beach Boys) is the mono, baby.

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

Used to dislike this album, until I heard it in stereo. Now it's one of my favorites.

[Johnston65]

But there is no official stereo version available. Did you listen to a duophonic copy?