a plus here for Jack..
he was the one man who got the most out of Carl as a composer...

here's another possibility...
"Think about the Days" as the first part of the suite.. that was taken from the suite and used as a opener for the cd...
that added to the other two songs runs just over 7 minutes.. and it seems to flow together?


just a guess
doc smiley   

to expect Brian to record a lp of material in a finished polished manner is just not realistic. Brian creates demos/song sketches, and that is all he's mainly done for 30 + years. Brian needs someone to finish/polish his music , be it Joe Thomas, or Scott and Darian or whoever Brian is close to at that time. Closest thing to a Brian finished production was Love You back in 1977, and even that included a ton of extra work by Carl before it saw the light of day.

I like what I've heard here so far... SV is pretty light weight, but at least it feels radio friendly.

cheers

Doc Smiley
(imho)
 

I think the last 3 tracks comprise the suite - "Summer's Gone" is an evocative title that seems to somewhat morbidly suggest the end of one's life, and along with the other two titles, I can easily see how a suite could be woven through them.  No way Capitol cuts something like that, they know that people want to hear what Brian has to offer.  

Assuming we're right about this, it'll be the last Beach Boys album with a true Brian Wilson closing trifecta in 40 years.  That's definitely what I'll be looking most forward to hearing.

I disagree, I think that "Summer's Gone" would not be part of the suite as this title has been mentioned  before but not in any way referenced to being in a suite.  I still feel IMHO that the 3 parts of the suite are likely combined to form one title ( Brian writing fragments?    )  and a title like "Here and Back Again" sure has a Life Cycle like feel to it.

I would have to disagree with your disagreement.

Darn..

nothing worse than having our resident expert disagree with your disagreement...
it certainly stacks the odds against me... but I'll leave it at that, I don't want to get all Phil about it.  

I think the last 3 tracks comprise the suite - "Summer's Gone" is an evocative title that seems to somewhat morbidly suggest the end of one's life, and along with the other two titles, I can easily see how a suite could be woven through them.  No way Capitol cuts something like that, they know that people want to hear what Brian has to offer. 

Assuming we're right about this, it'll be the last Beach Boys album with a true Brian Wilson closing trifecta in 40 years.  That's definitely what I'll be looking most forward to hearing.

I disagree, I think that "Summer's Gone" would not be part of the suite as this title has been mentioned  before but not in any way referenced to being in a suite.  I still feel IMHO that the 3 parts of the suite are likely combined to form one title ( Brian writing fragments?     )  and a title like "Here and Back Again" sure has a Life Cycle like feel to it.

"From There To Back Again"

maybe this is just Life Suite under a different title?

ONE ADDED QUESTION:SO FAR ON THE AMAZON SAMPLE AND THE VIDEO i DO NOT YET HEAR MIKE SINGING BASS OR BARRITONE. WHERE IS THE BOTTOM AND WHO IS SINGING WHAT DENNIS AND MIKE WOULD NORMALLY SING TOGETHER? I HOPE WE CAN DO A FULL VOCAL ACCOUNTING LINE BY LINE ON THURSDAY. I CAN HEAR LOTS OF AL AND BRUCE TOGETHER AND AL AND BRIAN TOGETHER (2ND VERSE) AS IN SLOOP.

I would assume that Dave is singing what would have been Dennis and Brian is singing Carl's part...
that would leave Jeffrey F. or Matt J.  singing on top.  If Mike is singing mid-range not bass, I would assume that another band member would be covering for him... however I think he is singing bass as well, but his voice isn't very strong anymore, so its well back in the mix.  (imho)

Ok all
after looking at the TWGCR promo, I noticed the ending seems to refer to the new CD as "The BEACH BOYS 50"
at least that is what It looks like to me...   

I assume it's just a way to test the waters and see what kind of demand there will be for new material. They're all talented, beautiful women, so hopefully they can find some modicum of success in the new music business economy.

wasn't that the reason the "California" cd was all covers as well??? (that water must be pretty cold    )

I can't figure these girls out... they wrote their own material for the most part for the first 2 cd's and with a good producer they were very successful. Now, they haven't done a original in over 10 years??

and this new CD, I also agree.. the song selection is so uninspired...
 

80's sounding Beach Boys?... of course it will... its hardly going to sound like 1965 Beach Boys anymore..
they are all 70+ years old now... if its a 80's sound thats still pretty good... 

how about the boys tackling Lane Steinberg's - Tidal Wave  (Trombone Dixie music ++ ) for the new CD. 

the official (new) video seems to have a better handle on Mike Love's vocal and it doesn't sound quite as treated as before.. but the drums seem to be toned down slightly (boo) and it seems to be a new (but similar) guitar solo ( Dave this time around?)

honestly, while I like it, it seems closer to the original now , which is to say, to me, a bit boring.. the little quirks in the previous mix were rather endearing (except for ML's auto tune)

I think its remixed again  and David Marks is now in the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23U7kegA5gc

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what Brian... couldn't hear him at all...

as interesting as this sounds (2 cds of new material) .. I think 12-14 new tracks is all we are going to see..


but I've been wrong before

they are recording at "Ocean Way" studios in Hollywood..

"Ocean Way" sounds like a good name to me.

I would say that the Jerry Berryhill single is mispressed... track is 2'10" when the single states its 2'18" and it doesn't sound like any
Jerry Berryhill track I've heard..

IMHO

Break Away
 

I Can Hear Music

figure this won't be in the mix.. this song was so Carl.. unless they do it as his tribute song...

I signed the petition and would love to see Blondie and Ricky play with the band one more time..but,
I don't expect that to happen and I don't think the petition will alter the planned reunion in any way.

I look at this one way only, as a tribute to Blondie and Ricky, so if we get a pile of signatures, If they (Blondie and Ricky) see
them, they will know that we fans do care and enjoyed their contribution to the legend.

I don't know about Ricky, but Blondie does have a internet presence (Facebook, etc) so I would imagine he may see the list.

 
Peace
Doc Smiley

so pumped for this.....

REM's -   Don't Go Back (To Rockville)
This is what   Stars and Stripes Vol 1  should have sounded like!

 
always liked that song.. over the top production or not, Sunflower would be lesser without it!  (IMHO)