New album info (as it rolls out...)

[EgoHanger1966]

Something I was thinking about - and (kind of) expanding on the thematic thing mentioned earlier. You can pick apart any album and find tracks you don't like as much as others. So, while we all haven't heard the full album yet, maybe try to take this viewpoint before judging it. This could be an album to grow on you as a whole. So, while, say,what I've heard of the lyrics to "Bill and Sue" might be a bit off putting as a single track, maybe it can be easier to dig as a part of the album, but only if the listener decides to think that way.

Bill and Sue... How can anybody not experience that unmistakable joie de vivre associated with BBs music when Brian sings the "from California to Mexico" part? His ageless sound bursting into the full-voiced imagery and musical colors that exist only in the mind of this distant man? When I hear a strong new Brian vocal like that I fall for his music and all that it represents all over again.

I think that particular line ("from California to Mexico") is Jeff.

[b00ts]

Something I was thinking about - and (kind of) expanding on the thematic thing mentioned earlier. You can pick apart any album and find tracks you don't like as much as others. So, while we all haven't heard the full album yet, maybe try to take this viewpoint before judging it. This could be an album to grow on you as a whole. So, while, say,what I've heard of the lyrics to "Bill and Sue" might be a bit off putting as a single track, maybe it can be easier to dig as a part of the album, but only if the listener decides to think that way.

Bill and Sue... How can anybody not experience that unmistakable joie de vivre associated with BBs music when Brian sings the "from California to Mexico" part? His ageless sound bursting into the full-voiced imagery and musical colors that exist only in the mind of this distant man? When I hear a strong new Brian vocal like that I fall for his music and all that it represents all over again.

I feel the same way about the bridge to "Shelter," the 'make a little love' part. It is quintessential Brian, and I feel like he hasn't been that loose in his songwriting (for want of a better word) for a long, long time. I love the way he sings it.

Some critics dismissed "The Private Life..." as a tropical throwaway, missing the point entirely. The instrumentation used on that track is perfect for the composition. It is not shoehorned in there arbitrarily, swamped with small lizards and tiny umbrellas, like "Island Fever." It fits the song perfectly.

[Autotune]

Something I was thinking about - and (kind of) expanding on the thematic thing mentioned earlier. You can pick apart any album and find tracks you don't like as much as others. So, while we all haven't heard the full album yet, maybe try to take this viewpoint before judging it. This could be an album to grow on you as a whole. So, while, say,what I've heard of the lyrics to "Bill and Sue" might be a bit off putting as a single track, maybe it can be easier to dig as a part of the album, but only if the listener decides to think that way.

Bill and Sue... How can anybody not experience that unmistakable joie de vivre associated with BBs music when Brian sings the "from California to Mexico" part? His ageless sound bursting into the full-voiced imagery and musical colors that exist only in the mind of this distant man? When I hear a strong new Brian vocal like that I fall for his music and all that it represents all over again.

I think that particular line ("from California to Mexico") is Jeff.

Hm. You could be onto something.

[The Shift]

I figure I was able to quit smoking cigarettes, and I've lost 20 lbs so far (only eating salad, eggs, fruit & chicken.. 40 lbs to go! eek)

Which one would you suggest I check out if I could hear one out of the remaining 9?

I'd opt for the eggs. The eggs should definitely come before the chicken.

I think …

[seltaeb1012002]

I figure I was able to quit smoking cigarettes, and I've lost 20 lbs so far (only eating salad, eggs, fruit & chicken.. 40 lbs to go! eek)

Which one would you suggest I check out if I could hear one out of the remaining 9?

I'd opt for the eggs. The eggs should definitely come before the chicken.

I think …

Good call.

[Ron]

Something I was thinking about - and (kind of) expanding on the thematic thing mentioned earlier. You can pick apart any album and find tracks you don't like as much as others. So, while we all haven't heard the full album yet, maybe try to take this viewpoint before judging it. This could be an album to grow on you as a whole. So, while, say,what I've heard of the lyrics to "Bill and Sue" might be a bit off putting as a single track, maybe it can be easier to dig as a part of the album, but only if the listener decides to think that way.

Good point.  We've reached a situation where the lyrics to Bill and Sue are put down, but we consider the greatest album of all time to have lyrics like "Out In the Barnyard, The Chickens do their Number! Out In the Barnyard, The Cook Is Chopping Lumber!"

[Mendota Heights]

Some critics dismissed "The Private Life..." as a tropical throwaway, missing the point entirely. The instrumentation used on that track is perfect for the composition. It is not shoehorned in there arbitrarily, swamped with small lizards and tiny umbrellas, like "Island Fever." It fits the song perfectly.

I like tPLoBaS.

[The Shift]

The more I listen to Think About the Days, the more I'm reminded of 10CC's I'm Not In Love. A few folk liked that song…

Edit: and the track often billed by bootleggers as "unreleased unknown backing vox" or similar but actually Breakaway backing vox.

[Mendota Heights]

From There to Back Again is growing and growing.

It was orignally written during the Mount Vernon and Fairway sessions and called Fom There to Bach Again, there was nothing but Bach on the radio back then.

[rocksong.flac]

runnersdialzero should be a mod, imo. 

[Landlocked]

runnersdialzero should be a mod, imo. 

That's an interesting second post.

[Jay]

Is it June 5th yet? 

[hypehat]

I've been away for a few days, what are we all bitching about now? 

[Aegir]

runnersdialzero should be a mod, imo. 

That's an interesting second post.

this was the first post actually.

[bsten]

From There to Back Again is growing and growing.

It was orignally written during the Mount Vernon and Fairway sessions and called Fom There to Bach Again, there was nothing but Bach on the radio back then.

From what I heard on ITunes it's the only "real" BB-sounding song on the record (?) - it's good to hear Al on lead and the boys in the back! Also a good melody! 

Unfortunately some of the songs, like Shelter, sound too "contemporary"...
But again, that's based on 1-minute snippets...

/B

[buddhahat]

From There to Back Again is growing and growing.

It was orignally written during the Mount Vernon and Fairway sessions and called Fom There to Bach Again, there was nothing but Bach on the radio back then.

From what I heard on ITunes it's the only "real" BB-sounding song on the record (?) - it's good to hear Al on lead and the boys in the back! Also a good melody! 

Unfortunately some of the songs, like Shelter, sound too "contemporary"...
But again, that's based on 1-minute snippets...

/B

Yeah it's rather beautiful that one. I'm really excited about hearing the 3 final tracks in full - the samples sound great.  I also think the start of the album is great, kicking off with the intro, then Radio and Isn't It Time. I still can't get over how great Isn't It Time is. Even the production on this one is ok - love the hand-claps. And Mike coming in on the bridge (but what's with that weirdly double tracked "Past"?)

[ESQ Editor]

http://www.examiner.com/article/that-s-why-god-made-the-radio

[EgoHanger1966]

Unfortunately some of the songs, like Shelter, sound too "contemporary"...
But again, that's based on 1-minute snippets...

/B

I disagree - Shelter was the one song (based on the samples) that sounds like classic Beach Boys.
In fact, I don't think any of this album sounds contemporary. I mean, not that I listen to much current music, but do you hear anything like what's on this album on Top 40 radio? Even indie bands don't sound like this. Personally, I think it's a good thing....

[ohthosegirls]

These samples really do sound terrific. Now I can talk it up to my more casual fan friends who almost guaranteed it would be terrible!

[runnersdialzero]

These samples really do sound terrific. Now I can talk it up to my more casual fan friends who almost guaranteed it would be terrible!

Who goes into things with such a shitty attitude? Sheesh.

[ohthosegirls]

I think mostly it was just the one friend. But I know, right?!?

[the professor]

thought for the day: listen to who sings what throughout the album,as each part manifests the character and history of the singer. example: Bruce sings something like "long as we all stay together." Jeff, an outsider, sings "I'll give you shelter from the storm," which can be read symbolically as his care for Brian. Mike's assertion of summer fun continues to make him allegorical of that season and emotion,while Brian responds with "being alone" and "summer's gone."  Can you analyze the Al parts this way too?  Give it a shot  The BB have put the songs and the men in dialogue with one another dynamically; that's why the album works as a whole, generating complex beauty and meaning.

 

[EgoHanger1966]

Here's a question:

How much does Joe Thomas know about Brian and The Beach Boys' history, and their catalog of music? I'm geniunely interested.

[Wirestone]

Here's a question:

How much does Joe Thomas know about Brian and The Beach Boys' history, and their catalog of music? I'm geniunely interested.

A great deal. His favorite album of theirs is Surf's Up, followed IIRC, by Sunflower.

[Zach95]

Here's a question:

How much does Joe Thomas know about Brian and The Beach Boys' history, and their catalog of music? I'm geniunely interested.

A great deal. His favorite album of theirs is Surf's Up, followed IIRC, by Sunflower.

+1 for Joe in my book.