place for compiling any new information on a next BB album

[the professor]

The professor would like to start his first and only thread, designated for any news about a new album by the BB. This would include summaries of what we know, news that arises in any new press releases and interviews, insider information from the BB universe etc.  The previous threads on the post-reunion situation degenerated into some inappropriate personal attacks, and I want a reliable, quick place to go for real information and not for something stupid and vile and disgusting. I hope that adults and gentlemen/women can share ideas and information without profanity and vulgarity. I am not being a condescending scholar, just a fan who wants an effective board and concrete, thoughtful contributions.

I hope we can move from the indefinite article in my thread subject to a definite one. Thank you all.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Well, we know Brian is working on a new album. Other than that, I know of nothing concrete worth sharing as of yet...

[Pretty Funky]

Mike wants to write again with Brian.

Wheww....positive so far Prof!

[the professor]

Great start. That's exactly what we need now: clear, lean, logical, proven. I hope we can merge these two realities, Brian writing and Mike wanting to write with Brian, as more history unfolds. Thanks for the quick support and acute contributions so far. I would not start a thread unless I thought several others wanted just such an approach to the topic.

[EgoHanger1966]

When's the last time anyone asked him about/he mentioned Pleasure Island? If he's gonna to a thematic rock n roll album with The Beach Boys, it would be cool if he pursued that idea.

[Pretty Funky]

Has Brian ever defined what he means by this famous rock and roll album? Didn't he say a few years back it was going to be heavy or hard rock?

To me, TWGMTR is a rock and roll album. Sure, not full of faster BB tracks of years gone by but suitable for their elder statesman title. 

An album full of tracks mixing multi track vocals at a fast clip this late in the game does concern me a bit.

[Wirestone]

Someone mentioned in a recent article that he has four or so new songs.

[coco1997]

Possible songs in consideration for the next album:

"Honeycomb"
"Angels in Love"
"Night Came Gently"
"Stowaway"

[the professor]

what was the song Bruce was working on that is depicted in "doin it again" and was obviously not on capitals final cut? Was it something unreleased or redone? Stowaway is a great song (though not a rocker), and I can hear the BB harmonies in by head on it. It has a lovely, moving melodic hook.

[Alan Smith]

"She believes in Love again", a reworking of a track originally from BB85.

Bruce said he may one day leak the track, with tounge firmly in cheek, of course, I think.

[Jim V.]

Possible songs in consideration for the next album:

"Honeycomb"
"Angels in Love"
"Night Came Gently"
"Stowaway"

"Honeycomb"? Really? The same "Honeycomb" he covered in like 1974? Where'd you see/hear this? And what about "Angels in Love" and "Night Came Gently"?

[musicismylife101]

Angels in Love and Night Came Gently was briefly mentioned somewhere in this thread: http://smileysmile.net/board/index.php/topic,13574.0.html

[coco1997]

"Honeycomb"? Really? The same "Honeycomb" he covered in like 1974? Where'd you see/hear this?

Brian mentioned in an interview with 60 Minutes Australia that he had an idea in his head for a new arrangement of the Jimmie Rodgers song.

[Cyncie]

On Sept 16 and 17, Brian's Facebook page had pictures of Brian, Jeff and Darian in the recording studio. Captions were "Back and Work" on Brian's pic, and "Brian's Got Company: Jeff Foskett's in the house... and Darian Sahanaja. Something's going on here..."

[Alex]

Waves of Love!!   

[Lonely Summer]

Gotta have Proud Mary on the next album!

[Andrew G. Doe]

Possible songs in consideration for the next album:

"Honeycomb"
"Angels in Love"
"Night Came Gently"
"Stowaway"

Ah... "NCG" is a goodie.  

[the professor]

Leftovers, re-imaginations of published songs, solo efforts now done with full band, the remaining elements of the suite, any new songs M and Br. come up with: looks like there is a lot to chose from, much of it not being a rock album per se or in toto. Perhaps a double album or two albums--one a new, coherent rocker and a 20/20 style of various genres and authors, which could work its own magic. Staying positive.

[Rocker]

Has Brian ever defined what he means by this famous rock and roll album? Didn't he say a few years back it was going to be heavy or hard rock?

I think all he said about that project (in the last few years) is that it should be Spector-like Rock'n'Roll. "That lucky old sun" was quite rocking and I think it would be something like that just not with the narratives.

[Ziggy Stardust]

"She believes in Love again", a reworking of a track originally from BB85.

Bruce said he may one day leak the track, with tounge firmly in cheek, of course, I think.

We did hear some clips in a interview, sounded really good! i don't have the link tho.

Has Brian ever defined what he means by this famous rock and roll album? Didn't he say a few years back it was going to be heavy or hard rock?

I think all he said about that project (in the last few years) is that it should be Spector-like Rock'n'Roll. "That lucky old sun" was quite rocking and I think it would be something like that just not with the narratives.

I remember some interview where he talked about it and mentioned Buddy Holly.




Also, wasn't there a David Marks songs offered for TWGMTR that could be use for the next record? i think it was something from his solo album.

[Aegir]

yeah, that's Stowaway. Originally released on Dave's album "I Think About You Often".

[EgoHanger1966]

Possible songs in consideration for the next album:

"Honeycomb"
"Angels in Love"
"Night Came Gently"
"Stowaway"

Ah... "NCG" is a goodie.  

Can you give a description as to what it sounds like?

[joshferrell]

yeah, that's Stowaway. Originally released on Dave's album "I Think About You Often".

yes,I just checked it out on Itunes and it's not bad,his voice kind of reminds me of Dennis' voice.

[the professor]

Well, in the dramatic news of Brian's response, we get his wish to do "one last album together," so that must qualify for our thread as the most current and authoritative--and quite positive--word on the potential for the album.  Waiting for Mike to say yes, now?  What do you think?

[ontor pertawst]

Only if he gets to co-write all of the tracks, be allowed to give Darian 6 to 9 noogies, make the second half the "My Life in Transcendental Meditation Suite" and get an assortment of shirts loud enough to be spotted with the naked eye from orbit. Act now, terms may change!