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26  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Did Brian ruin Heroes and Villains by adding the \ on: October 03, 2013, 08:28:03 PM
It doesn't need the chorus on the album...but it does on the single.
27  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Would YOU buy a Mike Love Solo box set? on: September 17, 2013, 12:44:52 AM
If it wasn't too expensive, I'd be all over it.
28  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Do we really care about the conflicts? on: August 16, 2013, 03:09:58 AM
I find it fascinating as it highlights the fact that there are, in fact, at least two bands conceptually, (commercial fun-in-sun or artistic vehicle for Brian/Dennis/Mike/Carl/Al/Bruce, etc, really) songwriting-production talent. And those concepts war with each other, like gods. And the people who follow a particular god fight.

Also I see the conflict as an interesting springboard for metaphors from 'America's Band' symbolizing the struggle between commerce and creativity in the USA itself.
29  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: I think I can understand why Brian might not wanna write much with Mike... on: July 29, 2013, 02:30:13 AM
All y'all need to shut up. I have spoken.
30  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Mike Love: 'There are a lot of fallacies about me' on: July 07, 2013, 09:57:37 PM
Two things that stood out to me...

1. is Mike Love Not War or some of his solo stuff going to be released? that's kind of how I read it.
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2.He's working on a book. OOOOh! That will be controversial.
31  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Unpopular Beach Boys opinions on: June 27, 2013, 03:19:40 AM
The Beach Boys ALL had/have low IQs, even Brian.

Bruce Johnston had a brief period in the earlier sixties when he rocked; otherwise he is an utter schmuck.

Mike Love deserves some of what he gets.

Happy Endings is sh*t.

Wilson Phillips worship Satan.

32  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Amusement Parks USA on: June 25, 2013, 02:24:00 AM
I don't think the lyrics are bad at all.

And I definitely agree that  Summer Days is NOT a step back from Today! I think it's sound is more original(less overtly Spector-y) and is more well-rounded.
33  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Listening to MIC on: June 18, 2013, 08:00:44 AM
Im going to put them all on my computer then put the all the new stuff(including new stereo mixes and so on) in my mp3 player, hire a hooker and GO TO TOWN. Afterwards, I'll return to my wife and listen to the whole thing start to finish.
34  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: MiC up for order on Amazon, August release on: June 13, 2013, 08:10:35 PM
I'm super excited about it, overall.
35  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The Astrology of the Beach Boys on: May 26, 2013, 04:21:25 AM
I used to be really into astrology and know quite a lot about it. However, in my opinion, astrology isn't a science; it's an art.

It is clear that the Beach Boys, especially Brian and Mike, were very into astrology during the sixties and seventies; whether they still are, I don't know.

i also think that Brian (and the Beach Boys in general) is an interesting study from the standpoint of astrology--all those mutable signs working at odds to each other.
36  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Made In California set for August 27th!!!! on: May 07, 2013, 02:58:26 AM
Agreed. I like that stuff, actually, but much prefer outtakes...Amazing, how many good outtakes they have.
37  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: 'Fess up - who here likes Sweet Insanity? on: May 01, 2013, 05:09:17 AM
I enjoy the songs and the album has grown on me in a big way. It's not genius, but eventually you end up digging it. Voice big turn off, though.
38  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread for various insignificant questions that don't deserve their own thread! on: April 09, 2013, 10:13:21 PM
Who created this board?

And please, no sarcastic responses...
This board was not created, but it evolved from another board.
39  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Simon & Garfunkel appreciation thread on: February 22, 2013, 07:25:39 AM
They kick utter ass.
40  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Everyday on: February 06, 2013, 07:09:19 PM
I go through phases, but usually I don't listen to the beach boys every day. too much good music, its impossible to absorb all the good music in the world(unless you are Ian Wagner.) Smiley
41  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: The Beach Boys: Stamos, Love, Johnston on: February 02, 2013, 04:09:02 AM
I don't see the problem with the venue, either. At all.
42  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Bruce on Surf's Up (album) on: January 30, 2013, 12:06:08 PM
I'm sure there was a lot of drama behind the scenes, but I think most likely the only decent song he had floating around at the time was Disney Girls. Who knows, but personally I doubt if he was George Harrisoned by the resst of the band: it's not as if Going Public is All Things Must Pass.
43  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Where is that %^&$@#&* MIC Box Set @#$%^&*(!!! on: January 29, 2013, 11:56:10 PM
I basically see it the same as Fishmonk. The unreleased lyrics are clunky but thereleased ones are cheesy yet meaningless.
44  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Where is that %^&$@#&* MIC Box Set @#$%^&*(!!! on: January 28, 2013, 09:36:19 PM
i like both its just that the lyrics of the unreleased one are better to me.
45  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Where is that %^&$@#&* MIC Box Set @#$%^&*(!!! on: January 28, 2013, 01:17:55 PM
Unreleased SAW is better. Big Sur, I like both. 4/4 is more Wilson-y, 3/4 is more Jardine-y.
46  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread for various insignificant questions that don't deserve their own thread! on: January 26, 2013, 04:09:20 AM
Okay, this is probably a silly question, but here goes: one of my favorite early album cuts is "The Drive-In". I think it's one of Mike's funniest lyrics and I love his vocal on it. But this lyric: "Or the cat dressed in white will scare you both to death"  really puzzles me-does anyone have an idea what it is referring to, or was it just a nonsense line?   

I figured there might have been white-clad attendants who wandered around making sure there were no shenaniganss going on. I used to go to drive-ins when I was a kid but I don't remember ...
47  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Track Talk: Lady Lynda/Liberty on: January 26, 2013, 01:27:53 AM
I like Lady Lynda because it (and MIU Album) evokes the late seventies in all it's cheesiness--wood paneling, shag carpets, white socks with stripes, dorky looking gym shorts, Star Wars styles, goofy looking lamp-shades and an overabundance of pubic hair--like no other music I've heard.

Lady Liberty I've heard maybe once. It's worse than bad--it's utterly pointless.
48  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: \ on: January 25, 2013, 06:05:37 AM
personally, I think that those added words were substantial enough to rate a lyric credit in the song for (Al/Carl)




Totally agree, and I wouldn't be surprised if Carl added something significant musically too, enough to warrant a co-writing credit. As far as him signing away his publishing rights, well, that's kind of dirty, but on the other hand, the track might never have been released otherwise. So itgoes.
49  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Thread for various insignificant questions that don't deserve their own thread! on: January 23, 2013, 08:33:31 PM
Little Deuce Coupe was a bigger seller than Surfer Girl because of Surfer Girl, I'll bet. It was momentum for Beach Boys built up over the year; that and maybe the car theme registered in late 63 big-time. Same reason Concert was their first number one; nothing to do with the quality of the record; it was just momentum built up from a year that had Fun, Fun, Fun, Don't Worry Baby, I Get Around, and so on.
50  Non Smiley Smile Stuff / General Music Discussion / Re: Sinatra! on: January 22, 2013, 09:11:41 PM
Indeed, in retrospect it should have been called 'August 22nd of My Years.'
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