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Title: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on February 15, 2013, 04:53:49 AM Although MIU and LA are sub-par albums, everyone seems to have at least one song they like from them. Not many people seem to have a problem with "My Diane" or "Good Timin'". Even "Goin' On" from freakin' KTSA gets a fair amount of praise here. It doesn't seem that every track is terrible - it's just that there's the occasional big stinker that goes and ruins everything. More or less everyone hates "Belles of Paris" and the 10-minute disco version of "Here Comes The Night". Do you think if you were to compile all the more tolerable tracks from the BB's worst albums, it would make something worth listening to?
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Wah Wah Wah Ooooo on February 15, 2013, 05:37:31 AM I have such a mix, and I listen to it occasionally....Good Timin', Going On, Baby Blue, Angel Come Home, Where I Belong, Somewhere Near Japan, Lahaina Aloha, among a few others.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: NHC on February 15, 2013, 05:51:13 AM The thing that annoys me about Belles of Paris is not so much the song itself, which is OK on its own, but that it seems to be the "structural template" for almost every Mike Love song written since, or maybe before for all I know, which would mean it wouldn't be the template, but anyway they all seem to be built around that same unimaginative pattern. As for MIU, my favorite is Matchpoint. Always has been, always will be. Maybe Sweet Sunday Kind Of Love second.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Mike's Beard on February 15, 2013, 07:05:06 AM Where I Belong is one of my all time favourites and it's on one of The BB's worst albums ever, second only to you know what...
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: buddhahat on February 15, 2013, 12:09:02 PM Crack At Your Love
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Slow In Brain on February 15, 2013, 12:41:48 PM In My Car :hat
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: TimeToGetAlone on February 15, 2013, 01:39:53 PM Beach Boys '78-'92
1. My Diane 2. Match Point of Our Love 3. Good Timin' 4. Angel Come Home 5. Love Surrounds Me 6. Baby Blue 7. Goin' On 8. Getcha Back 9. Where I Belong 10. Somewhere Near Japan 11. In My Car 12. Kokomo 13. Lahaina Aloha It's not particularly cohesive, but I'd be quite satisfied with this in terms of overall listening experience. I mean, if they went 14 years without making any albums -- stockpiling recordings along the way -- and then suddenly this appeared, I wouldn't be doing much complaining. Add the best stuff from the maligned 15 Big Ones and the standout one-off singles/unreleased songs and you could come up with a few more. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: SamMcK on February 15, 2013, 02:39:35 PM Goin' On is just as good as many of the group's classic tracks IMO.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Gertie J. on February 15, 2013, 02:42:31 PM my diane, goin' on, summer in paradise, still cruisin', getcha back
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Pinder's Gone To Kokomo And Back Again on February 15, 2013, 02:43:27 PM LA in it's entirety, as-is, is one of the The Beach Boys best albums IMO
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Cabinessenceking on February 15, 2013, 03:18:15 PM I agree lists and comparisons are fun, but best songs from worst albums? c'mon...
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Myk Luhv on February 15, 2013, 03:23:53 PM I honestly don't get the love for "Good Timin'" or "Goin' On". They're fine, catchy songs but very Beach-Boys-by-numbers to me, and they're maybe classics compared to the rest of the group's late-'70s/entire '80s catalogue -- though I think even that is a stretch -- they're nowhere near the standards of the '60s or early-'70s.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: I. Spaceman on February 15, 2013, 03:39:00 PM I don't get anyone who calls themselves a Beach Boys/Brian Wilson fan and can't recognize a great tune from his pen. But what a lotta folks around here are best at is disliking the band's music, and talking about it incessantly.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on February 15, 2013, 03:49:27 PM I don't get anyone who calls themselves a Beach Boys/Brian Wilson fan and can't recognize a great tune from his pen. But what a lotta folks around here are best at is disliking the band's music, and talking about it incessantly. That's eerily true.Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Sheriff John Stone on February 15, 2013, 03:54:12 PM I have such a mix, and I listen to it occasionally....Good Timin', Going On, Baby Blue, Angel Come Home, Where I Belong, Somewhere Near Japan, Lahaina Aloha, among a few others. I gave it a shot, too. Took three songs from each album. It's OK... The Beach Boys : It's OK 1976 - 1992 1. Back Home 2. It's OK 3. Palisades Park 4. Roller Skating Child 5. The Night Was So Young 6. I'll Bet He's Nice 7. Matchpoint Of Our Love 8. My Diane 9. Pitter Patter 10. Baby Blue 11. Lady Lynda 12. Good Timin' 13. Sunshine 14. Livin' With A Heartache 15. Goin' On 16. Getcha Back 17. She Believes In Love Again 18. Where I Belong 19. Still Cruisin' 20. Kokomo 21. Somewhere Near Japan 22. Hot Fun In The Summertime 23. Lahaina Aloha 24. Summer In Paradise Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: drbeachboy on February 15, 2013, 04:06:45 PM I honestly don't get the love for "Good Timin'" or "Goin' On". They're fine, catchy songs but very Beach-Boys-by-numbers to me, and they're maybe classics compared to the rest of the group's late-'70s/entire '80s catalogue -- though I think even that is a stretch -- they're nowhere near the standards of the '60s or early-'70s. Beach-Boys-by-numbers is a bad thing? I would think that by the numbers means comparing them to their old 60s and early 70s sound. Not a bad thing, a Beach Boys thing.Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: drbeachboy on February 15, 2013, 04:22:40 PM 1976-1992 - 3 Songs per Album
It's OK Palisades Park Back Home Let Us Go On This Way Roller Skating Child Honkin' Down The Highway Peggy Sue Kona Coast Pitter Patter Good Timin' Angel Come Home Baby Blue Keepin' The Summer Alive Some of Your Love Goin' On Getcha Back It's Gettin' Late Male Ego Somewhere Near Japan Kokomo Make It Big Hot Fun In The Summertime Strange Things Happen Lahaina Aloha Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Myk Luhv on February 15, 2013, 11:12:58 PM I honestly don't get the love for "Good Timin'" or "Goin' On". They're fine, catchy songs but very Beach-Boys-by-numbers to me, and they're maybe classics compared to the rest of the group's late-'70s/entire '80s catalogue -- though I think even that is a stretch -- they're nowhere near the standards of the '60s or early-'70s. Beach-Boys-by-numbers is a bad thing? I would think that by the numbers means comparing them to their old 60s and early 70s sound. Not a bad thing, a Beach Boys thing.It is when they're a group capable of much better songwriting, even during the time period(s) in question as unreleased tracks help show. I think "Stevie", for example, is a far better contemporaneous tune from the pen of BW than either of the above-mentioned songs. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: NHC on February 16, 2013, 08:16:18 AM Yes. Lahaina Aloha. Played it twenty times in a row the first time around. Didn't mind the rest of that album either, as a whole. Some of it not so much, but what the heck.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: I. Spaceman on February 16, 2013, 09:04:48 AM I honestly don't get the love for "Good Timin'" or "Goin' On". They're fine, catchy songs but very Beach-Boys-by-numbers to me, and they're maybe classics compared to the rest of the group's late-'70s/entire '80s catalogue -- though I think even that is a stretch -- they're nowhere near the standards of the '60s or early-'70s. Beach-Boys-by-numbers is a bad thing? I would think that by the numbers means comparing them to their old 60s and early 70s sound. Not a bad thing, a Beach Boys thing.It is when they're a group capable of much better songwriting, even during the time period(s) in question as unreleased tracks help show. I think "Stevie", for example, is a far better contemporaneous tune from the pen of BW than either of the above-mentioned songs. Yeah, and God Only Knows is a far better composition than I Know There's An Answer. Nevertheless, both are great. If Good Timin' and Goin' On had gone unreleased, and Stevie had been released, their roles would switch anyway. The grass is always greener in the tape vault. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: the captain on February 16, 2013, 09:17:46 AM If Good Timin' and Goin' On had gone unreleased, and Stevie had been released, their roles would switch anyway. The grass is always greener in the tape vault. BB Proverbs 1:1-2. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: SMiLE Brian on February 16, 2013, 09:18:11 AM Brian's take on Good timin on the C50 tour was one of my favorites. It felt closer to 1974 version he never finished.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: filledeplage on February 16, 2013, 09:47:59 AM Yes. Lahaina Aloha. Played it twenty times in a row the first time around. Didn't mind the rest of that album either, as a whole. Some of it not so much, but what the heck. Yes! ;) Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Myk Luhv on February 16, 2013, 12:38:29 PM I honestly don't get the love for "Good Timin'" or "Goin' On". They're fine, catchy songs but very Beach-Boys-by-numbers to me, and they're maybe classics compared to the rest of the group's late-'70s/entire '80s catalogue -- though I think even that is a stretch -- they're nowhere near the standards of the '60s or early-'70s. Beach-Boys-by-numbers is a bad thing? I would think that by the numbers means comparing them to their old 60s and early 70s sound. Not a bad thing, a Beach Boys thing.It is when they're a group capable of much better songwriting, even during the time period(s) in question as unreleased tracks help show. I think "Stevie", for example, is a far better contemporaneous tune from the pen of BW than either of the above-mentioned songs. Yeah, and God Only Knows is a far better composition than I Know There's An Answer. Nevertheless, both are great. If Good Timin' and Goin' On had gone unreleased, and Stevie had been released, their roles would switch anyway. The grass is always greener in the tape vault. ...but I don't think the two released songs are great, I find them to be an imitation of what "The Beach Boys" should sound like -- except that it's because the group recording them is in fact The Beach Boys they're thought better of than being just-fine songs -- and I wouldn't think they were great even if they were unreleased. But I'll turn in my Beach Boys badge if you want I guess, dude. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: I. Spaceman on February 16, 2013, 12:49:05 PM Keep it. More great Brian Wilson music for me to enjoy, dude.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Myk Luhv on February 16, 2013, 12:53:06 PM Feel free, man, I just can't dig it that much is all.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: rogerlancelot on February 16, 2013, 01:46:47 PM For me personally, the weakest BB studio material comes from the era after KTSA and before TWGMTR. So I suppose I could make a compilation covering 1984 (or so) - 1996. I am not implying that there weren't any weak albums before this era, it's just that the digital technology that was used in the BB case just doesn't move me in any way. I don't really love it or hate it. Therefor I will have to let the songs themselves and the performances speak for themselves.
So, big question: is there no love for "Chasin' The Sky" out there? It's probably both my favorite 80's BB song and my favorite example of Carl singing in a more "rock/gruff" voice. I admit some of it is kind of cheesy and by the numbers but what isn't from this era? And for those who are unfamiliar with the song I suggest you listen to it and compare it in contrast to the '85 album. All in all, I probably could make an 80's/90's compilation but would I really ever listen to it? The answer is: not very often. And yet some of these songs that I hate ("Problem Child", "Crocodile Rock", etc.) are the favorites of other fans. Some of my favorites (In Concert lp, So Tough lp, etc.) are the least favorites of other fans. We (all of us here) love the same band but in different ways. And who here loves absolutely everything released by this band? I can not think of any band where I find quality is consistent throughout their entire recording career except for some obvious examples such as Beatles or Led Zeppelin, but their eras are short (10 years or less) and the BB have been recording on and off for 50+ years! Not all of it can be excellent. Really, can anybody name a group or artist where quality was maintained throughout every album during a recording career that lasted over 10 years (excluding bands and artists that wait 4+ years to put out a new release as is the norm these days)? My brother and I both absolutely love the band Pink Floyd. I am a huge fan of early works like Ummagumma and don't care much for later works like Final Cut, Momentary Lapse, etc. My brother on the other hand completely dismisses early Pink Floyd (with the exception of Syd Barrett related music) but loves Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. And keep in mind that there exist fans of Roger Waters solo music which neither of us can get into. Recently I made a compilation for a friend of mine here in Vegas that had only listened to Pet Sounds on his cd which is an earlier version only in mono but with the 3 bonus tracks (Trombone Dixie, Unreleased Backgrounds, HOTYE). He was interested in more so I made a seemingly random mix of material that I thought might interest him but I decided to include material from 1963-2012 and not in chronological order. Somehow it worked and now he listens to it regularly. For those interested, here is the list: 01) Never Learn Not To Love 02) The Trader 03) I'm Waiting For The Day 04) Celebrate The News 05) Catch A Wave 06) All I Wanna Do 07) You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone 08) Little Bird 09) She Knows Me Too Well 10) Feel Flows 11) Be Here In The Morning 12) This Whole World 13) Steamboat 14) That's Why God Made The Radio 15) Time To Get Alone 16) I'll Bet He's Nice 17) Cabin Essence 18) My Diane 19) The Warmth Of The Sun 20) Good Timin' 21) Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) 22) Forever 23) All Summer Long 24) Pacific Coast Highway 25) Surf's Up (TSS Vinyl Sessions -> Stereo Mix) 26) 'Til I Die 27) In The Back Of My Mind Even though I put this together randomly I tried to cover the whole spectrum. But now looking at the list, there is a glaring absence of material from the 80's and 90's. Maybe I struggle to acknowledge that era. Either way, I see why people have so much fun making BB compilations because of the vast amount of material to choose from. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Jim V. on February 16, 2013, 02:27:27 PM In My Car :hat I am sooooo glad that That's Why God Made The Radio came out just to save us for this being the last original Brian Wilson Beach Boys song. It's not that it's bad, but it's just so blah and hardly worthy of being his only new contribution to a Beach Boys album. Why couldn't he have offered up something like "Water Builds Up" or something else to Still Cruisin'? Yeah, and God Only Knows is a far better composition than I Know There's An Answer. Nevertheless, both are great. If Good Timin' and Goin' On had gone unreleased, and Stevie had been released, their roles would switch anyway. The grass is always greener in the tape vault. ...but I don't think the two released songs are great, I find them to be an imitation of what "The Beach Boys" should sound like -- except that it's because the group recording them is in fact The Beach Boys they're thought better of than being just-fine songs -- and I wouldn't think they were great even if they were unreleased. But I'll turn in my Beach Boys badge if you want I guess, dude. I cannot see how "Good Timin'" is an 'imitation'. It is Brian being Brian and making a great Beach Boys song. It's just what he does. Do you think "Marcella" is an imitation too? It's like saying "Jumpin' Jack Flash" is imitation Rolling Stones cuz it might remind one of "Satisfaction". In my opinion it's just the composer doing what they do, and doing it well. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" is vintage Stones, and "Good Timin'" is vintage Beach Boys. Only Brian could write something like "Good Timin'", and I truly believe it. I think on the other hand, something like "Kona Coast" or "California Calling" could be looked at as imitation or pastiche. Those more obviously seem to be trying to recapture something, and they don't seem organic. On the other hand, "Good Timin'" does. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: SamMcK on February 16, 2013, 04:09:07 PM Even now I think a new version of Love and Mercy with backing vocals from the other Beach Boys would be a perfect way to close an album. (If they were to make another album of course) ;D
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: I. Spaceman on February 16, 2013, 04:16:11 PM In My Car :hat I am sooooo glad that That's Why God Made The Radio came out just to save us for this being the last original Brian Wilson Beach Boys song. It's not that it's bad, but it's just so blah and hardly worthy of being his only new contribution to a Beach Boys album. Why couldn't he have offered up something like "Water Builds Up" or something else to Still Cruisin'? Yeah, and God Only Knows is a far better composition than I Know There's An Answer. Nevertheless, both are great. If Good Timin' and Goin' On had gone unreleased, and Stevie had been released, their roles would switch anyway. The grass is always greener in the tape vault. ...but I don't think the two released songs are great, I find them to be an imitation of what "The Beach Boys" should sound like -- except that it's because the group recording them is in fact The Beach Boys they're thought better of than being just-fine songs -- and I wouldn't think they were great even if they were unreleased. But I'll turn in my Beach Boys badge if you want I guess, dude. I cannot see how "Good Timin'" is an 'imitation'. It is Brian being Brian and making a great Beach Boys song. It's just what he does. Do you think "Marcella" is an imitation too? It's like saying "Jumpin' Jack Flash" is imitation Rolling Stones cuz it might remind one of "Satisfaction". In my opinion it's just the composer doing what they do, and doing it well. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" is vintage Stones, and "Good Timin'" is vintage Beach Boys. Only Brian could write something like "Good Timin'", and I truly believe it. I think on the other hand, something like "Kona Coast" or "California Calling" could be looked at as imitation or pastiche. Those more obviously seem to be trying to recapture something, and they don't seem organic. On the other hand, "Good Timin'" does. YEAH! But man, I love In My Car too. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Peadar 'Big Dinner' O'Driscoll on February 16, 2013, 05:37:35 PM seeing some SIP songs sooo... was this ever made? - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2251515/ ?
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Disney Boy (1985) on February 18, 2013, 12:27:07 PM Where I Belong is one of my all time favourites and it's on one of The BB's worst albums ever, second only to you know what... Yep. Where I Belong is in my top twenty all-time favourite BB songs. Incredible song! (Although personally i'd rank BB '85 comfortably above MIU, Keepin' The Summer Alive, Still Crusin' and SIP) Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Disney Boy (1985) on February 18, 2013, 01:27:48 PM For me personally, the weakest BB studio material comes from the era after KTSA and before TWGMTR. So I suppose I could make a compilation covering 1984 (or so) - 1996. I am not implying that there weren't any weak albums before this era, it's just that the digital technology that was used in the BB case just doesn't move me in any way. I don't really love it or hate it. Therefor I will have to let the songs themselves and the performances speak for themselves. So, big question: is there no love for "Chasin' The Sky" out there? It's probably both my favorite 80's BB song and my favorite example of Carl singing in a more "rock/gruff" voice. I admit some of it is kind of cheesy and by the numbers but what isn't from this era? And for those who are unfamiliar with the song I suggest you listen to it and compare it in contrast to the '85 album. All in all, I probably could make an 80's/90's compilation but would I really ever listen to it? The answer is: not very often. And yet some of these songs that I hate ("Problem Child", "Crocodile Rock", etc.) are the favorites of other fans. Some of my favorites (In Concert lp, So Tough lp, etc.) are the least favorites of other fans. We (all of us here) love the same band but in different ways. And who here loves absolutely everything released by this band? I can not think of any band where I find quality is consistent throughout their entire recording career except for some obvious examples such as Beatles or Led Zeppelin, but their eras are short (10 years or less) and the BB have been recording on and off for 50+ years! Not all of it can be excellent. Really, can anybody name a group or artist where quality was maintained throughout every album during a recording career that lasted over 10 years (excluding bands and artists that wait 4+ years to put out a new release as is the norm these days)? My brother and I both absolutely love the band Pink Floyd. I am a huge fan of early works like Ummagumma and don't care much for later works like Final Cut, Momentary Lapse, etc. My brother on the other hand completely dismisses early Pink Floyd (with the exception of Syd Barrett related music) but loves Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. And keep in mind that there exist fans of Roger Waters solo music which neither of us can get into. Recently I made a compilation for a friend of mine here in Vegas that had only listened to Pet Sounds on his cd which is an earlier version only in mono but with the 3 bonus tracks (Trombone Dixie, Unreleased Backgrounds, HOTYE). He was interested in more so I made a seemingly random mix of material that I thought might interest him but I decided to include material from 1963-2012 and not in chronological order. Somehow it worked and now he listens to it regularly. For those interested, here is the list: 01) Never Learn Not To Love 02) The Trader 03) I'm Waiting For The Day 04) Celebrate The News 05) Catch A Wave 06) All I Wanna Do 07) You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone 08) Little Bird 09) She Knows Me Too Well 10) Feel Flows 11) Be Here In The Morning 12) This Whole World 13) Steamboat 14) That's Why God Made The Radio 15) Time To Get Alone 16) I'll Bet He's Nice 17) Cabin Essence 18) My Diane 19) The Warmth Of The Sun 20) Good Timin' 21) Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) 22) Forever 23) All Summer Long 24) Pacific Coast Highway 25) Surf's Up (TSS Vinyl Sessions -> Stereo Mix) 26) 'Til I Die 27) In The Back Of My Mind Even though I put this together randomly I tried to cover the whole spectrum. But now looking at the list, there is a glaring absence of material from the 80's and 90's. Maybe I struggle to acknowledge that era. Either way, I see why people have so much fun making BB compilations because of the vast amount of material to choose from. Great choice of opening track, man!! Love it. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: EgoHanger1966 on February 18, 2013, 01:55:59 PM I don't understand the phenomenon over "Where I Belong" as being such a standout track. I think there are several better tracks on that album, with equally as good Carl leads. There are other songs on the album where you can hear Brian in the stack. There are other songs with creative melodies and loads of harmony.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Sunflowerpet on February 18, 2013, 02:33:20 PM "Lahaina Aloha" shines on Summer In Paradise like a gem in a five and dime store.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: harrisonjon on February 18, 2013, 02:47:05 PM I'm not certain that "God Only Knows is a far better composition than I Know There's An Answer", in terms of gear shifts that take you by surprise and great parts throughout the arrangement.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Disney Boy (1985) on February 20, 2013, 02:54:22 PM As much as i can't stand Mike's cringe-inducing name-checking of former glories - and as much as Roger Mcguinn sounds like he's constipated - i've got to admit that i do really like the melody on the track Summer In Paradise. The chorus is really nice, and the chiming guitar sound is really pleasant.
Rest of the albums sucks ass though... Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Sheriff John Stone on February 20, 2013, 05:12:05 PM As much as i can't stand Mike's cringe-inducing name-checking of former glories - and as much as Roger Mcguinn sounds like he's constipated - i've got to admit that i do really like the melody on the track Summer In Paradise. The chorus is really nice, and the chiming guitar sound is really pleasant. Rest of the albums sucks ass though... Agree on "Summer In Paradise". I think it's a solid tune. Yes, Mike's lyrics are a bit cringe-inducing, but he sings them well. I like his vocals on the song. I'm surprised that you don't care for the rest of the album. I think there's a half dozen good songs on SIP. Not great, but good: - Lahaina Aloha - Strange Things Happen - Summer In Paradise - Hot Fun In The Summertime - Still Surfin' - Slow Summer Dancin' (One Summer Night) - OK, this one's debatable, but I like it... Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: rogerlancelot on February 20, 2013, 08:01:16 PM How about a list of worst songs from the best albums? I vote for "Cool Cool Water" from Sunflower and "Student Demonstration Time" from Surf's Up. Hell, "Ding Dang" from Love You and "Anna Lee The Healer" from Friends. Personal choices. And "Shortnin' Bread" from LA. And the ENTIRE California Saga from Holland if you don't count the Mt. Vernon EP. These aren't necessarily what I think are the "worst" songs, just a list of my lesser favorite tracks. Anybody want to list the worst songs from Pet Sounds? Or should we make that a new thread of its own?
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on February 21, 2013, 03:31:47 AM How about a list of worst songs from the best albums? I vote for "Cool Cool Water" from Sunflower and "Student Demonstration Time" from Surf's Up. Hell, "Ding Dang" from Love You and "Anna Lee The Healer" from Friends. Personal choices. And "Shortnin' Bread" from LA. And the ENTIRE California Saga from Holland if you don't count the Mt. Vernon EP. These aren't necessarily what I think are the "worst" songs, just a list of my lesser favorite tracks. Anybody want to list the worst songs from Pet Sounds? Or should we make that a new thread of its own? I love Cool Cool Water! I'd say that's one of the best tracks on Sunflower.Hm... I'd say the weakest song from Pet Sounds would be I'm Waiting For The Day, but I still like it. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: BergenWhitesMoustache on February 21, 2013, 04:48:03 AM How about a list of worst songs from the best albums? I vote for "Cool Cool Water" from Sunflower :lol Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: kookadams on February 25, 2013, 12:15:39 AM For me personally, the weakest BB studio material comes from the era after KTSA and before TWGMTR. So I suppose I could make a compilation covering 1984 (or so) - 1996. I am not implying that there weren't any weak albums before this era, it's just that the digital technology that was used in the BB case just doesn't move me in any way. I don't really love it or hate it. Therefor I will have to let the songs themselves and the performances speak for themselves. So, big question: is there no love for "Chasin' The Sky" out there? It's probably both my favorite 80's BB song and my favorite example of Carl singing in a more "rock/gruff" voice. I admit some of it is kind of cheesy and by the numbers but what isn't from this era? And for those who are unfamiliar with the song I suggest you listen to it and compare it in contrast to the '85 album. All in all, I probably could make an 80's/90's compilation but would I really ever listen to it? The answer is: not very often. And yet some of these songs that I hate ("Problem Child", "Crocodile Rock", etc.) are the favorites of other fans. Some of my favorites (In Concert lp, So Tough lp, etc.) are the least favorites of other fans. We (all of us here) love the same band but in different ways. And who here loves absolutely everything released by this band? I can not think of any band where I find quality is consistent throughout their entire recording career except for some obvious examples such as Beatles or Led Zeppelin, but their eras are short (10 years or less) and the BB have been recording on and off for 50+ years! Not all of it can be excellent. Really, can anybody name a group or artist where quality was maintained throughout every album during a recording career that lasted over 10 years (excluding bands and artists that wait 4+ years to put out a new release as is the norm these days)? My brother and I both absolutely love the band Pink Floyd. I am a huge fan of early works like Ummagumma and don't care much for later works like Final Cut, Momentary Lapse, etc. My brother on the other hand completely dismisses early Pink Floyd (with the exception of Syd Barrett related music) but loves Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. And keep in mind that there exist fans of Roger Waters solo music which neither of us can get into. Recently I made a compilation for a friend of mine here in Vegas that had only listened to Pet Sounds on his cd which is an earlier version only in mono but with the 3 bonus tracks (Trombone Dixie, Unreleased Backgrounds, HOTYE). He was interested in more so I made a seemingly random mix of material that I thought might interest him but I decided to include material from 1963-2012 and not in chronological order. Somehow it worked and now he listens to it regularly. For those interested, here is the list: 01) Never Learn Not To Love 02) The Trader 03) I'm Waiting For The Day 04) Celebrate The News 05) Catch A Wave 06) All I Wanna Do 07) You Need A Mess Of Help To Stand Alone 08) Little Bird 09) She Knows Me Too Well 10) Feel Flows 11) Be Here In The Morning 12) This Whole World 13) Steamboat 14) That's Why God Made The Radio 15) Time To Get Alone 16) I'll Bet He's Nice 17) Cabin Essence 18) My Diane 19) The Warmth Of The Sun 20) Good Timin' 21) Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) 22) Forever 23) All Summer Long 24) Pacific Coast Highway 25) Surf's Up (TSS Vinyl Sessions -> Stereo Mix) 26) 'Til I Die 27) In The Back Of My Mind Even though I put this together randomly I tried to cover the whole spectrum. But now looking at the list, there is a glaring absence of material from the 80's and 90's. Maybe I struggle to acknowledge that era. Either way, I see why people have so much fun making BB compilations because of the vast amount of material to choose from. Yeah first of all there isnt a single group in history that made great records from beginning to end. AND the Beach Boys most memorable songs/albums were from Surfin USA thru Holland and Love You (63-73). Its beyond prevalent that after Love You they were hardly holding it together and solely making albums to shut the record company up. BUT- that doesn't mean there werent good songs on the albums- every album in that era had at least a couple decent songs. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on March 02, 2013, 03:23:06 PM Here's my best of the worst tracklist (I called it Good Timin', because I'm a pretentious idiot, but whatever):
1. Goin' On (makes a great album intro, surprisingly) 2. Shortenin' Bread 3. She's Got Rhythm 4. Come Go With Me 5. Wontcha Come Out Tonight 6. Match Point Of Our Love (shut up, I like it :P ) 7. In My Car 8. Good Timin' 9. My Diane 10. Baby Blue Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Gertie J. on March 02, 2013, 05:06:59 PM Anybody want to list the worst songs from Pet Sounds? all's good 'cept the title track. cringeworthy. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on April 10, 2013, 03:20:37 PM I made an attempt to improve Sumahama by cutting out the Japanese verses which everyone seems to dislike: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdSp85H8K-k (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdSp85H8K-k)
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Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on April 10, 2013, 04:21:02 PM 6. Match Point Of Our Love (shut up, I like it :P ) Love that song. Is it not popular among most BBs fans?Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: lostbeachboy on April 10, 2013, 09:10:15 PM Devoted To You from Party!
Good Vibrations from Smiley Smile Aren't You Glad & Let The Wind Blow from Wild Honey Just Once In My Life, It's O.K. & Back Home from 15 Big Ones Endless Harmony from Keepin' The Summer Alive Getcha Back & California Calling from The Beach Boys Kokomo & Still Cruisin' from Still Cruisin' Summer of Love from Summer In Paradise Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 is just an insult.... The title track & From There To Back Again from the new beach boys album of 2012... Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: runnersdialzero on April 10, 2013, 09:21:22 PM 6. Match Point Of Our Love (shut up, I like it :P ) Love that song. Is it not popular among most BBs fans?Brian sounds so frigging good, I can get into it, but holy hell the lyrics are dumb. Like, at least ridiculous to the extent of being amusing (to me, anyway), but it's still kinda sad that the last instance of Brian sounding somewhat like his older self is singing those lyrics. The music is also pretty tacky in a very late 70s way. Still, I can forgive those things because the vocals are so effective. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: drbeachboy on April 11, 2013, 07:25:35 AM Devoted To You from Party! 409 from Stars & Stripes by Jr. Something or an another was pretty cool, but yea, insult about sums it up. Oh, Caroline No was pretty good too.Good Vibrations from Smiley Smile Aren't You Glad & Let The Wind Blow from Wild Honey Just Once In My Life, It's O.K. & Back Home from 15 Big Ones Endless Harmony from Keepin' The Summer Alive Getcha Back & California Calling from The Beach Boys Kokomo & Still Cruisin' from Still Cruisin' Summer of Love from Summer In Paradise Stars and Stripes Vol. 1 is just an insult.... The title track & From There To Back Again from the new beach boys album of 2012... Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 08:22:01 AM Best songs from the wilderness era would be for me...
15 BO - Just Once in My Life LY - The Night Was So Young MIU - Pitter Patter LA - Baby Blue KTSA - Santa Ana Winds (from a dire album) BB85 - Where I Belong SC - Somewhere Near Japan SIP - Lahaina Aloha (apart from the drum heavy production) With honourable mentions to It's a Beautiful Day and Rock and Roll to the Rescue Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: lostbeachboy on April 11, 2013, 08:35:59 AM @drbeachboy. Ya your right about Caroline, No. Timothy Schmidt does a pretty good job. It's weird because fellow Eagle Glenn Frey covered the song on his recent album, After Hours. I mean who could blame him, another perfect song that should have charted into the top 5.. In a perfect world that is...
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 09:01:04 AM @drbeachboy. Ya your right about Caroline, No. Timothy Schmidt does a pretty good job. It's weird because fellow Eagle Glenn Frey covered the song on his recent album, After Hours. I mean who could blame him, another perfect song that should have charted into the top 5.. In a perfect world that is... A great song but not a single imo. Nothing like commercial enough... Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Andrew G. Doe on April 11, 2013, 09:49:59 AM 15 Big Ones - Just Once In My Life, It's OK, Back Home
MIU - My Diane, Pitter Patter LA - Baby Blue, Good Timin' Keepin' The Summer Alive - Santa Ana Winds, title track, Some of Your Love (well I like it !) The Beach Boys - Where I Belong, California Calling, Getcha Back Still Cruisin' - Somewhere Near Japan Summer In Paradise - Still Surfin', title track, Surfin' (1992) Stars & Stripes Volume 1 - The Warmth Of The Sun, Caroline, No Bonus tracks - Almost Summer, It's A Beautiful Day, Rock & Roll To the Rescue, California Dreaming (1986), Don't Fight The Sea Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: MBE on April 11, 2013, 11:10:30 AM 15 Big Ones-Rock and Roll Music, It's OK, Back Home, Susie, That Same Song. Not a good album but with so many songs I can pick more.
Love You-I'll Bet He's Nice, The Night Was So Young, Good Time, Ding Dang. I don't like the studio cut but Honkin' was good live. MIU-Come Go With Me, Matchpoint, My Diane, Wontcha Come Out Tonight, She's Got Rhythm, LA Light-Angel Come Home, Baby Blue, Love Surrounds Me, Good Timin' KTSA-Keepin The Summer Alive, Goin' On, Santa Ana Winds 85-Getcha Back SC-Somewhere Near Japan SIP-Zip S&S-Zip Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: drbeachboy on April 11, 2013, 11:18:33 AM 15 Big Ones - Just Once In My Life, It's OK, Back Home MIU - My Diane, Pitter Patter LA - Baby Blue, Good Timin' Keepin' The Summer Alive - Santa Ana Winds, title track, Some of Your Love (well I like it !) The Beach Boys - Where I Belong, California Calling, Getcha Back Still Cruisin' - Somewhere Near Japan Summer In Paradise - Still Surfin', title track, Surfin' (1992) Stars & Stripes Volume 1 - The Warmth Of The Sun, Caroline, No Bonus tracks - Almost Summer, It's A Beautiful Day, Rock & Roll To the Rescue, California Dreaming (1986), Don't Fight The Sea Andrew, no love for Chasin' The Sky? Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Heysaboda on April 11, 2013, 12:30:34 PM 15 Big Ones-Rock and Roll Music, It's OK, Back Home, Susie, That Same Song. Not a good album but with so many songs I can pick more. Love You-I'll Bet He's Nice, The Night Was So Young, Good Time, Ding Dang. I don't like the studio cut but Honkin' was good live. ......... We can have this discussion, but there is just no way that I'd class Love You as one of their worst albums, just no way. For me, it's definitely in their upper third best. I put it in the class with Neil's Tonight's the Night. Who doesn't like Mona, Rolling Skating Child, Let's Put Our Hearts Together, and Johnny Carson? Come ON. This is a gorgeous and GREAT album, and its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top. But, I smile just thinking about it!! (sorry for the minor rant here) Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on April 11, 2013, 01:44:46 PM 15 Big Ones-Rock and Roll Music, It's OK, Back Home, Susie, That Same Song. Not a good album but with so many songs I can pick more. Love You-I'll Bet He's Nice, The Night Was So Young, Good Time, Ding Dang. I don't like the studio cut but Honkin' was good live. ......... We can have this discussion, but there is just no way that I'd class Love You as one of their worst albums, just no way. For me, it's definitely in their upper third best. I put it in the class with Neil's Tonight's the Night. Who doesn't like Mona, Rolling Skating Child, Let's Put Our Hearts Together, and Johnny Carson? Come ON. This is a gorgeous and GREAT album, and its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top. But, I smile just thinking about it!! (sorry for the minor rant here) Can't believe there's been barely any love for She's Got Rhythm. If you can get past Brian's falsetto it's a real catchy song. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: drbeachboy on April 11, 2013, 01:46:22 PM 15 Big Ones-Rock and Roll Music, It's OK, Back Home, Susie, That Same Song. Not a good album but with so many songs I can pick more. Love You-I'll Bet He's Nice, The Night Was So Young, Good Time, Ding Dang. I don't like the studio cut but Honkin' was good live. ......... We can have this discussion, but there is just no way that I'd class Love You as one of their worst albums, just no way. For me, it's definitely in their upper third best. I put it in the class with Neil's Tonight's the Night. Who doesn't like Mona, Rolling Skating Child, Let's Put Our Hearts Together, and Johnny Carson? Come ON. This is a gorgeous and GREAT album, and its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top. But, I smile just thinking about it!! (sorry for the minor rant here) Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Andrew G. Doe on April 11, 2013, 02:05:23 PM That's why I omitted it.
Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 02:50:38 PM We can have this discussion, but there is just no way that I'd class Love You as one of their worst albums, just no way. For me, it's definitely in their upper third best. I put it in the class with Neil's Tonight's the Night. Who doesn't like Mona, Rolling Skating Child, Let's Put Our Hearts Together, and Johnny Carson? Come ON. This is a gorgeous and GREAT album, and its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top. But, I smile just thinking about it!! (sorry for the minor rant here) Love You is one of their big polarisers. People seem to either love or hate that one. (I love it!) A fallacy I think. A lot of people, myself included, rate some songs and really don't rate others. I really don't see how anybody can say as the earlier poster did that, 'its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top' though. Some of the lyrics and vocals are obviously a fault. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: AndrewHickey on April 11, 2013, 03:33:25 PM A fallacy I think. A lot of people, myself included, rate some songs and really don't rate others. I really don't see how anybody can say as the earlier poster did that, 'its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top' though. Some of the lyrics and vocals are obviously a fault. Obviously to you maybe, definitely not to me. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on April 11, 2013, 03:55:44 PM We can have this discussion, but there is just no way that I'd class Love You as one of their worst albums, just no way. For me, it's definitely in their upper third best. I put it in the class with Neil's Tonight's the Night. Who doesn't like Mona, Rolling Skating Child, Let's Put Our Hearts Together, and Johnny Carson? Come ON. This is a gorgeous and GREAT album, and its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top. But, I smile just thinking about it!! (sorry for the minor rant here) Love You is one of their big polarisers. People seem to either love or hate that one. (I love it!) A fallacy I think. A lot of people, myself included, rate some songs and really don't rate others. I really don't see how anybody can say as the earlier poster did that, 'its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top' though. Some of the lyrics and vocals are obviously a fault. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Rob Dean on April 11, 2013, 04:02:42 PM 15 Big Ones-Rock and Roll Music, It's OK, Back Home, Susie, That Same Song. Not a good album but with so many songs I can pick more. Love You-I'll Bet He's Nice, The Night Was So Young, Good Time, Ding Dang. I don't like the studio cut but Honkin' was good live. ......... We can have this discussion, but there is just no way that I'd class Love You as one of their worst albums, just no way. For me, it's definitely in their upper third best. I put it in the class with Neil's Tonight's the Night. Who doesn't like Mona, Rolling Skating Child, Let's Put Our Hearts Together, and Johnny Carson? Come ON. This is a gorgeous and GREAT album, and its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top. But, I smile just thinking about it!! (sorry for the minor rant here) Call me crazy BUT I have loved (and still do ) 'Love You' more than 'Pet Sounds' , just adore the raw emotion - Its always been my 2nd most listened to album behind 'Sunflower' Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 04:06:35 PM A fallacy I think. A lot of people, myself included, rate some songs and really don't rate others. I really don't see how anybody can say as the earlier poster did that, 'its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top' though. Some of the lyrics and vocals are obviously a fault. Obviously to you maybe, definitely not to me. OK. If you don't think that any of the lyrics or vocals are weak then more power to you. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on April 11, 2013, 04:37:06 PM Updated my Good Timin' playlist a bit:
1. Goin' On 2. Getcha Back 3. In My Car 4. Shortenin' Bread 5. She's Got Rhythm 6. Come Go With Me 7. Wontcha Come Out Tonight? 8. Match Point of Our Love 9. Sumahama* 10. Good Timin' 11. My Diane 12. Baby Blue *Japanese verses quite clumsily removed by me :P Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 04:55:03 PM *Japanese verses quite clumsily removed by me :P Should we take it that you are not a fan of this performance then? :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neHcU18ZESM Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: drbeachboy on April 11, 2013, 04:59:41 PM A fallacy I think. A lot of people, myself included, rate some songs and really don't rate others. I really don't see how anybody can say as the earlier poster did that, 'its only fault may be that it's a little emotionally over the top' though. Some of the lyrics and vocals are obviously a fault. Obviously to you maybe, definitely not to me. OK. If you don't think that any of the lyrics or vocals are weak then more power to you. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on April 11, 2013, 05:01:35 PM *Japanese verses quite clumsily removed by me :P Should we take it that you are not a fan of this performance then? :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neHcU18ZESM I've read people joking that the song might have been if the whole thing had been sung in Japanese... didn't know it actually existed :lol Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 05:07:45 PM Those of us that like Love You, like it for all of the reasons that you don't. Different strokes..., baby. It's a very raw and honest album. The first time I heard it back in 77 and heard Carl's growl at the start, I knew I was in for something completely different. I like that it is not typical Beach Boys music. If you'd read my other posts about Love You then you'd know that I don't dislike the album. I rate some songs and don't rate others. I just believe that out of tune vocals, such as those on Love is a Woman, are generally considered to be a negative. Even when it's Brian Wilson singing. :) Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 05:12:32 PM Haha, oh dear :P I've read people joking that the song might have been if the whole thing had been sung in Japanese... didn't know it actually existed :lol Mike did at least have the kindness to first record a version solely in English just for you. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW3SCYjjzLQ Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: smilethebeachboysloveyou on April 11, 2013, 05:18:41 PM The song that best fits this thread title, in my mind, is "My Diane" from M.I.U. Album, both because I think it's a terrific song and that it's on a generally dreadful album. Aside from this one song and perhaps two or so mediocre ones, M.I.U. is just about as bad as Summer in Paradise in my opinion. There are, of course, other examples, like "Goin' On" and "Some of Your Love" from Keepin' the Summer Alive, but the album standard on that album, low as it is, is still a few notches above M.I.U., and the best songs are quite a bit less great than "My Diane." Anyway, here are my picks:
15 Big Ones: "Had to Phone Ya," "Just Once in My Life" M.I.U. Album: "My Diane" Keepin' the Summer Alive: "Some of Your Love," "Goin' On" The Beach Boys: "I Do Love You" (sounds so different from everything else on the album, you'd almost think it was performed by a whole different band) Still Cruisin: "In My Car." I don't believe in guilty pleasures, but if I did this would probably be at the top of my list of them. I love this song! "Island Girl" isn't bad either. Summer in Paradise: "Lahaina Aloha," and, when I can ignore the lyrics, "Strange Things Happen" The Beach Boys Love You is one of my all-time favorite Beach Boys albums, along with Pet Sounds and Wild Honey. While I'm not terribly fond of Light Album, I think it's significantly better than any of the albums that I've listed. I think it's roughly on par with the somewhat overrated Rieley-era albums. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on April 11, 2013, 05:19:36 PM Haha, oh dear :P I've read people joking that the song might have been if the whole thing had been sung in Japanese... didn't know it actually existed :lol Mike did at least have the kindness to first record a version solely in English just for you. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW3SCYjjzLQ Either way, shows that I haven't done nearly enough digging :P The song that best fits this thread title, in my mind, is "My Diane" from M.I.U. Album, both because I think it's a terrific song and that it's on a generally dreadful album. Aside from this one song and perhaps two or so mediocre ones, M.I.U. is just about as bad as Summer in Paradise in my opinion. There are, of course, other examples, like "Goin' On" and "Some of Your Love" from Keepin' the Summer Alive, but the album standard on that album, low as it is, is still a few notches above M.I.U., and the best songs are quite a bit less great than "My Diane." Anyway, here are my picks: I always thought MIU was kinda underrated... it's definitely not a good album, but it's not awful. Though maybe it's because I was immediately won over with She's Got Rhythm :lol15 Big Ones: "Had to Phone Ya," "Just Once in My Life" M.I.U. Album: "My Diane" Keepin' the Summer Alive: "Some of Your Love," "Goin' On" The Beach Boys: "I Do Love You" (sounds so different from everything else on the album, you'd almost think it was performed by a whole different band) Still Cruisin: "In My Car." I don't believe in guilty pleasures, but if I did this would probably be at the top of my list of them. I love this song! "Island Girl" isn't bad either. Summer in Paradise: "Lahaina Aloha," and, when I can ignore the lyrics, "Strange Things Happen" The Beach Boys Love You is one of my all-time favorite Beach Boys albums, along with Pet Sounds and Wild Honey. While I'm not terribly fond of Light Album, I think it's significantly better than any of the albums that I've listed. I think it's roughly on par with the somewhat overrated Rieley-era albums. What's the best song from LA? Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 05:21:08 PM Mike did at least have the kindness to first record a version solely in English just for you. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW3SCYjjzLQ Yeah, I haven't listened to First Love in ages but I don't actually remember it being quite that fast... Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 05:22:31 PM The Beach Boys: "I Do Love You" (sounds so different from everything else on the album, you'd almost think it was performed by a whole different band) I wonder why that might be. :) Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: smilethebeachboysloveyou on April 11, 2013, 05:29:01 PM The Beach Boys: "I Do Love You" (sounds so different from everything else on the album, you'd almost think it was performed by a whole different band) I wonder why that might be. :) Sorry. I couldn't resist! Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Nicko1234 on April 11, 2013, 05:29:56 PM I always thought MIU was kinda underrated... it's definitely not a good album, but it's not awful. Though maybe it's because I was immediately won over with She's Got Rhythm :lol Agreed. Not a good album but not as terrible as some suggest. Al did a good job on songs like Come Go With Me, Pitter Patter and Winds of Change. A shame that Brian was barely interested by this point but I guess on the previous 4 albums that he'd worked on (if New Album and Adult/Child are included) he had done some work before giving up so not really a surprise. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: smilethebeachboysloveyou on April 11, 2013, 05:46:40 PM I always thought MIU was kinda underrated... it's definitely not a good album, but it's not awful. Though maybe it's because I was immediately won over with She's Got Rhythm :lol What's the best song from LA? "She's Got Rhythm" is one of the few other songs on M.I.U. that I can listen to, though it seems a little underdeveloped. The best song from L.A., in my mind, is "Love Surrounds Me." I like most of the songs on the album (except "Sumahama," "Here Comes the Night," and "Goin' South") but that's the only one that stands out. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: bluesno1fann on March 10, 2014, 01:41:48 AM FTR I don't consider L.A. Light Album or the 85 album to be "sub-par", so I won't include them on this list. I'll include the best song off each album I consider "sub-par":
Little Deuce Coupe: Ballad Of Ole' Betsy. Beach Boys' Party: You've Got To Hide Your Love Away. 15 Big Ones: Just Once In My Life. M.I.U. Album: My Diane. Keepin' The Summer Alive: Keepin' The Summer Alive. Still Cruisin': Make It Big. Summer In Paradise: Slow Summer Dancin' (One Summer Night). Stars And Stripes Volume 1: The Warmth Of The Sun. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: The Heartical Don on March 10, 2014, 09:33:02 AM I guess the definition of 'sub-par' is a very personal one. That said:
M.I.U. Album - My Diane (fantastic song on a below-mediocre album); and I do have a deep affection for Winds Of Change too, perhaps I am pretty alone in that; Keeping The Summer Alive - When Girls Get Together; and also: Goin' On, and Endless Harmony; 1985 - The Beach Boys - Passing Friend, and Getcha' Back; Carl & The Passions - Marcella, and All This Is That (my long-lasting love affair with Cuddle Up has come to an end, unfortunately; I like it slightly). Still Cruisin' - Somewhere Near Japan, and, yes, Kokomo. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Smilin Ed H on March 10, 2014, 12:39:48 PM Worst albums?
MIU - My Diane and Pitter Patter KTSA - Santa Ana Winds and Goin' On SIP - Strange Things Happen Still Cruisin' (not counting the classics) - Somewhere Near Japan BB85 - Where I Belong, Male Ego, It's Gettin' Late. She Believes in Love Again 15 BO - Just Once In My Life, Had To Phone Ya, Susie Cincinnati, A Casual Look, In The Still Of The Night LA - Good Timin', Baby Blue, Love Surrounds Me, Angel Come Home, Full Sail and, yes, as sappy as it is, Lady Lynda CATP - I don't regard this as anywhere near their worst and I'm reluctant to throw 15 BO and LA in the mix - there's a lot of redeemable stuff on both. Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: feelsflow on March 10, 2014, 01:07:44 PM I don't get anyone who calls themselves a Beach Boys/Brian Wilson fan and can't recognize a great tune from his pen. But what a lotta folks around here are best at is disliking the band's music, and talking about it incessantly. Gone but not forgotten. You tell 'em Ian!Title: Re: Best songs from their worst albums Post by: Dudd on March 10, 2014, 01:11:39 PM I have to admit, I've developed a soft spot for 'Sunshine'. This is probably bad.
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