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Title: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: MaryUSA on April 05, 2014, 11:24:37 AM Hi all,
The next time I am going to FYE I will buy some CDs and order some Brian Wilson ones. Do all of you have That's Why God Made The Radio? Is it good? It is at the local FYE in town. Also, which BW Solo CD should I buy? Is Imagination a good purchase or is Orange Crate Art better? What about the CD with Love & Mercy on it? Thoughts and opinions are welcomed. Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: The Shift on April 05, 2014, 11:55:27 AM That's Why God… is terrific to my ears. Still one of the few BBs CDs I have on regular circulation. Some ofd the summer-themed songs are corny by the opening track, the title track, Shelter, Strange World, Bill and Sue and the last three tracks are right up there with some of thebest stuff they did.
It shouldn'a happened but it did. For Brian's solo stuff I'd get BW88 (which has Love & Mercy), TLOS, BWPS, Gershwin and Live at the Roxy. For starters! Personally I prefer OCA over Imagination; others may disagree. Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: Lowbacca on April 05, 2014, 11:55:44 AM TWGMTR continues to polarise but - in one word - yes, it is "good" overall. :) Worth checking out if you already know the rest of the Beach Boys catalogue.
Are you new to BW solo material? If you want to try a single LP, I'd suggest you order That Lucky Old Sun. "Love and Mercy" first* appeared on his 1988 solo album (his 1st). It's a pretty cool album overall. If you plan on checking out all his solo stuff you might start with it as well. *I know, I know, the single came out earlier. :P Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: Please delete my account on April 05, 2014, 11:58:06 AM Yeah, That's Why God... is recommended.
Check out the reviews subforum for more opinions on all Beach Boys/Brain Wilson albums Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: MaryUSA on April 05, 2014, 12:06:28 PM Hi all,
Thank you for replying. I have TLOS. It is excellent. I will TIWGMTR soon. I am going to see which solo CD is the least expensive and order that one. Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: feelsflow on April 05, 2014, 01:01:48 PM If you like TLOS, then you would like Orange Crate Art.
My FYE sells used CDs. I've never had a problem with any that I have bought. If you're on a budget, might be something to check while there. Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: Watch a Cave on April 05, 2014, 04:54:23 PM The last 4 songs on the album make it worth getting.. just brilliant. The rest of the album is good too.
Brian's 88 solo album is great.. definitely get that too. Orange Crate Art has all Van Dyke Parks songs.. so dont expect to hear Brian's style of music. Still a good album though. Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: Summertime Blooz on April 05, 2014, 07:11:00 PM Hi all, The next time I am going to FYE I will buy some CDs and order some Brian Wilson ones. Do all of you have That's Why God Made The Radio? Is it good? It is at the local FYE in town. Also, which BW Solo CD should I buy? Is Imagination a good purchase or is Orange Crate Art better? What about the CD with Love & Mercy on it? Thoughts and opinions are welcomed. If you download a program called Spotify to your computer, you can listen to all of those albums (and many more Beach Boys goodies) to see what you like before buying anything. Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: Jim Rockford on April 05, 2014, 08:08:35 PM I actually bought That's Why God Made The Radio there. I had the songs already though because I downloaded it from amazon. I spent over 250 dollars there. I kinda regret that. :-\
Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: Alan Smith on April 05, 2014, 09:38:06 PM MaryUSA; you might be interested to know the TWGMTR CD track sequence is 33.3333% different from the Vinyl version.
Of the 12 songs, The first 4 and the last 4 are in the same order on the CD and Vinyl. But tracks 5/6/7/8 are in reverse order on the vinyl: CD - The Private life of Bill and Sue, Shelter, Daybreak Over the Ocean, Beaches in Mind Vinyl - Beaches in Mind, Daybreak Over the Ocean, Shelter, The Private life of Bill and Sue Some folk feel the vinyl sequence provides a different listening experience. Happy shopping and check out Brian does Gershwin - it's quite enjoyable (except one song, but my gripe's with the actual song, not Brian's performance) - and OCA is a gem! Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: runnersdialzero on April 06, 2014, 07:44:44 AM I actually bought That's Why God Made The Radio there. I had the songs already though because I downloaded it from amazon. I spent over 250 dollars there. I kinda regret that. :-\ Tsk tsk. FYE's CDs are always insanely overpriced. I'm sowwy :( Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: Disney Boy (1985) on April 06, 2014, 09:41:16 AM My advice re That's Why God Made The Radio:
Listen to the first four songs and the last four songs, and skip the four in the middle. Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: runnersdialzero on April 06, 2014, 10:02:28 AM My advice re That's Why God Made The Radio: Listen to the first four songs and the last four songs, and skip the four in the middle. What a man. Title: Re: That's Why God Made The Radio Post by: Micha on April 14, 2014, 01:23:29 AM the title track, Shelter, Strange World, Bill and Sue and the last three tracks are right up there with some of thebest stuff they did. One of those songs you mentioned is actually the worst one they ever did... :( but I let Mary make up her own mind. Other than that, I recommend TWGMTR too. IMHO their best since Sunflower! :) |