How does it become having to "rely" on anyone to sell the music except in the opinion of those who want to think that way? Is it any more or any less valid to suggest exactly what really happened in these cases, which is Brian's own family suggesting he work with some of the current artists they had been listening to, like Nate and Capital Cities, and Brian got the ball rolling to get them in the studio to work on songs?
Are all artists at this point who say "we should work on some music together" to another noted artist then relying on some name recognition to promote something, or is it only in some cases?
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett had a collaboration this past year which put a straightforward jazz album of standards into sales figures that most jazz hasn't touched for years...would you accuse Tony Bennett of "relying" on Lady Gaga to sell his music, or was it a case of wanting to collaborate and make music together?
Or is it only a case of Brian Wilson where the term "rely" gets applied?
Again I come back to my favorite quote of the year so far. "This is the guy who wrote Pet Sounds, he can do whatever the f*ck he wants."