tits

Calipopicana

fungus

tendencies

Montana

The vocals on the verses have a very similar melody to the verses on Kokomo.

nymphomania

because

Ass

It was available on Spotify in Sweden last week. Thursday I believe.

Judd

I'd rather take it up with Brian...

What's controversial about pitch correction? Everyone does it.

vajays

inserted

her

ass

orphans

Hamstrings

Nice playlist captain!

+1.

This will make Brian's band better than ever.

[4/5]

Revving up for my review.

1. This Beautiful Day
A pleasant song to start off the album.

Frog score: 4/5

2. Runaway Dancer
Definitely has an 80's feel to it (the sax). Strong verses and the sax are the highlights of this song. Sebu is a great vocalist and collaborator, really dig him and his big big beard. I have not seen him in person, but they say the camera adds 5 centimeters.

Frog score: 4/5

3. Whatever Happened
A very Beach Boys-y song. Al adds an extra dimension to the song, sounds like it could have been released around 1965.

Frog score: 4/5

4. On The Island
This one has been a favorite since day 1 for me. Zooey has always mesmerized me and her vocals really bring solipsism to the album. OTI has a nice vibe, reminds me a little of Danish/Dutch 50's duo Nina and Fredrik. Will play this song a lot this summer out in the sun with a drink in my hand. Drink in my hand.

Frog score: 5/5
Solipsism score: 6/5

5. Half Moon Bay
A solid song to drink to. Can a tune get a better review than that? Would like to hear a version without vocals. Correct me if I am not wrong but parts of it has a Friends type of feel to it.

Frog score: 3.7/5

6. Our Special Love
Strong intro. This song has grown on me. Would like to hear a version with instruments, the melody is beautiful. The "Nothing, nothing" part is reminiscent of the "Get up and hit up" line in Spring Vacation. OSL would sound great as an uptempo song on the rock and roll album.

Frog score: 4/5

7. The Right Time
Melodically strong, but somewhat repetitive. The words "the right time" are repeated too many times. Highlight of the song is Brian's line "But not this time".

Frog score: 2.5/5

8. Guess You Had To Be There
A song about people passing out on the C50 floor. Kacey Musgraves is such a breath of fresh air - her vocals are appealing, her lyrics tells a story and she's one of the most good-looking pop stars out there (after Al and Blondie). Very catchy melody, starts out as a good thing and does not turn into a headache.

Frog score: 4.5/5

9. Don't Worry
The weakest NPP track, the melody is decent and Brian's vocals are great though. Gave this Songsmith-y song a few spins while riding my exercise bike, the line "Don't worry where you are going or how far, everyone has to find their own glowing star" made me bike 18.4 kilometers in 35 minutes. Followed up with a 37 minute yoga/stretching program for my hamstrings (played no music during the yoga/stretching program though).

Frog score: 2/5

10. Somewhere Quiet
Really good lyrics by Scott Bennett. A strong Beach Boys track through and through. This is how Summer Means New Love should have been.

Frog score: 4/5

11. I'm Feeling Sad
I don't feel sad when listening to this song about Brian doing ordinary everyday things.

Frog score: 4/5

13. Sail Away
This one has been a favorite since day 1 for me. I have probably listened to this song 200+ times and it is constantly stuck in my head. It does not get more Beach Boys than this. Stellar efforts by Blondie and Al. Love how they and Brian trade lines. Strong melody, cool flute, cool everything. Love it. The live version rocks.

Frog score: 5/5

14. One Kind of Love
Infectious melody, can't get it out of my head. Written for the Love and Mercy biopic.

Frog score: 3.5/5

15. Saturday Night
So glad Brian is collaborating with Nate Ruess, an artist who has written many fine pop songs the past few years. This a really strong track, especially the verses and Nate's vocals.

Frog score: 4.7/5

16. The Last Song
A song that can bring tears to your eyes. Melancholy melody, touching lyrics and wonderful vocals by Brian. To me The Last Song is the entire Beach Boys history from 1961 - 2015 condensed into 4.36 minutes of magic. It is true indeed there is not enough time for the ones that you love. We can all agree on that.  

Frog score: 4.9/5

Judd is also a first-class intellectual.

I must say Last Song.

If lyrics can make you tear up, the songwriter is doing something right.

Entertainment Weekly has favorably reviewed No Pier Pressure:

http://www.ew.com/article/2015/04/03/no-pier-pressure-brian-wilson-ew-review

BEST TRACKS

ON THE ISLAND A coconut-scented lullaby aided by She & Him

GUESS YOU HAD TO BE THERE Kacey Musgraves brings bubbly Nashville sass"

I'd like to see a journalist ask Brian: "Hey, you say you don't listen to new music, but this album sounds very 'hip'. How did you do that?"

Why have you not asked that question yourself during one of the BW Q&A's lately?