It might not necessarily be a Pet Sounds-Smile final... what if the draw was completely random and they got each other in the first round?

Or just assume these two would dominate any other album (apart from each other, of course) and exclude them both. Then it's wide open.

Well although they all had different ideas about what to do after the Endless Summer situation, I think the "compromise"  (i.e. half oldies, half new material) was the worst move possible. It comes across as just plain messy.

At the same time I'm not saying I wanted something revolutionary; I would have been fine with something fun but with a little consistency. Quzi's tracklist looks good.

First time I've seen this thread!

The main one I have is that the order of the Pet Sounds track list is atrocious; it feels like they hit the "randomize" button to decide it.

For me it's the only dud on the album... switch it with "Shortnin' Bread" and Love You is perfect.