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« Reply #125 on: October 31, 2011, 09:18:19 AM »
A+ Hitfix

http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on/posts/album-review-beach-boys-brilliant-smile-sessions-box-set
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« Reply #126 on: November 01, 2011, 03:19:32 AM »
2.5/4 - The LA Times

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/10/album-review-the-beach-boys-the-smile-sessions.html
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« Reply #127 on: November 01, 2011, 03:20:57 AM »
The Rolling Stone Review online:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/the-smile-sessions-box-set-20111101

and "The Second Disc" review:

http://theseconddisc.com/2011/10/31/review-the-beach-boys-the-smile-sessions-part-one-whats-past-is-prologue/

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« Reply #128 on: November 01, 2011, 05:15:22 AM »
allmusic gave it a 4.5/5 AGAIN.  #$%# them.   every goshdarn beatles album is five stars
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« Reply #129 on: November 01, 2011, 05:30:02 AM »
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2.5/4 - The LA Times

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/10/album-review-the-beach-boys-the-smile-sessions.html

What the f*** is this? Not a review, that's for sure. Disrespectful f*ckers
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« Reply #130 on: November 01, 2011, 02:23:32 PM »
Quote from: homeontherange on November 01, 2011, 05:30:02 AM
Quote from: The_Holy_Bee on November 01, 2011, 03:19:32 AM
2.5/4 - The LA Times

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/10/album-review-the-beach-boys-the-smile-sessions.html

What the frig is this? Not a review, that's for sure. Disrespectful frigers
Two and a half stars (out of four) - Meathead!   Weird cause the review is pretty good.
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« Reply #131 on: November 02, 2011, 12:25:45 AM »
Pirchfork give it a 10, and Best New Reissue:

http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/16000-the-smile-sessions/
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« Reply #132 on: November 02, 2011, 02:57:49 AM »
Quote from: John Stivaktas on October 30, 2011, 04:55:12 AM
95 out of 100 for 4 reviews so far for The SMiLE Sessions...early days though.

http://www.metacritic.com/music/the-smile-sessions

With the pitchfork review it should take it back up to 95 out of 100. Currently 93 out of 100 from 9 critic reviews thanks mainly to the idiotic LA Times score.
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« Reply #133 on: November 02, 2011, 03:21:53 AM »
Quote from: John Stivaktas on November 02, 2011, 02:57:49 AM
Quote from: John Stivaktas on October 30, 2011, 04:55:12 AM
95 out of 100 for 4 reviews so far for The SMiLE Sessions...early days though.

http://www.metacritic.com/music/the-smile-sessions

With the pitchfork review it should take it back up to 95 out of 100. Currently 93 out of 100 from 9 critic reviews thanks mainly to the idiotic LA Times score.

Don't forget the Mojo 100 score also. I wonder how many reviews there'll ultimately be.
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« Reply #134 on: November 02, 2011, 06:47:07 AM »
anyone have scans of Mojo and Uncut reviews? Would love to read what they say about Smile!
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« Reply #135 on: November 02, 2011, 07:30:41 AM »
As much as a hate to say it. They haven't factored in Q's review either
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« Reply #136 on: November 02, 2011, 09:29:10 AM »
Chicago Tribune.  5 stars.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/turnitup/sc-ent-1102-smile-review-20111103,0,6660383.column
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« Reply #137 on: November 02, 2011, 09:32:56 AM »
BWPS is 97 -- will TSS outrank?

My bet is probably not. But close.
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« Reply #138 on: November 02, 2011, 09:40:26 AM »
I just wrote to  Mikael 'Numb Nuts' Wood at the L.A. Times and gave him the what for.

2 1/2 stars outta 4 is unacceptable, especially on the Beach Boys home turf.  Really effing sad.
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« Reply #139 on: November 02, 2011, 09:43:35 AM »
Quote from: Mikie on November 02, 2011, 09:40:26 AM
I just wrote to  Mikael 'Numb Nuts' Wood at the L.A. Times and gave him the what for.

2 1/2 stars outta 4 is unacceptable, especially on the Beach Boys home turf.  Really effing sad.
Yikes, 2 1/2 stars? Mr. Wood is a moron.
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« Reply #140 on: November 02, 2011, 10:03:49 AM »
There are always 1 or 2 reviewers who just run contrary for the sake of running contrary.
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« Reply #141 on: November 02, 2011, 12:13:33 PM »
http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2011/11/01/the-smile-sessions-a-lost-album-thats-still-missing/

Hm, I cam not very impressed with this one. They don't seem to have a grasp of the history of SMiLE quite right. It even reads like an undergraduate essay.
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« Reply #142 on: November 02, 2011, 01:10:07 PM »
Opinions are one thing but come on. Who gives this a 2.5? Seriously? Does this guy hate music? I thought Q was a little absurd for giving a 3 but this a whole new level and based on the other reviews the LA Times is looking pretty ridiculous. 
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« Reply #143 on: November 02, 2011, 01:21:05 PM »
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Chicago Tribune.  5 stars.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/turnitup/sc-ent-1102-smile-review-20111103,0,6660383.column


It's 4 stars not 5
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« Reply #144 on: November 02, 2011, 01:52:41 PM »
Quote from: SurfRiderHawaii on November 01, 2011, 02:23:32 PM
Quote from: homeontherange on November 01, 2011, 05:30:02 AM
Quote from: The_Holy_Bee on November 01, 2011, 03:19:32 AM
2.5/4 - The LA Times

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2011/10/album-review-the-beach-boys-the-smile-sessions.html

What the frig is this? Not a review, that's for sure. Disrespectful frigers
Two and a half stars (out of four) - Meathead!   Weird cause the review is pretty good.

WHAT THE EFF KIND OF REVIEW 2.5 OUT OF 4 IS THIS FROM LA TIMES?

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« Reply #145 on: November 03, 2011, 12:13:33 AM »
http://www.npr.org/2011/11/01/141661282/the-smile-sessions-a-window-into-the-beach-boys?sc=fb&cc=fmp

Article and accompanying audio from the review segment on NPRs Fresh Air.
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« Reply #146 on: November 03, 2011, 12:16:50 AM »
Quote from: pixletwin on November 02, 2011, 10:03:49 AM
There are always 1 or 2 reviewers who just run contrary for the sake of running contrary.

Yes. Armond White anyone? (Pray to GOD he does not review TSS!)
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« Reply #147 on: November 03, 2011, 12:46:19 AM »
Quote from: sidewinder572 on November 02, 2011, 01:21:05 PM
Quote from: juggler on November 02, 2011, 09:29:10 AM
Chicago Tribune.  5 stars.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/turnitup/sc-ent-1102-smile-review-20111103,0,6660383.column


It's 4 stars not 5

It's actually 4.5 stars.
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« Reply #148 on: November 03, 2011, 01:19:45 AM »
Not a review… in fact it's hard to tell exactly what this is. Possibly the least well-written article of the last few months? (included here 'cos it references SMiLE):

http://www.huliq.com/10282/beaches-boys-smile-fans-enjoy-ride-memories-brian-wilsons-visits

What's all that tripe about Wilson recording SMiLE section son an Oregon beach in '68… or was it '78???
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« Reply #149 on: November 03, 2011, 01:32:27 AM »
Swedish newspapers:

SVD (Svenska dagbladet): 6/6   http://www.svd.se/kultur/musik/oemotstandlig-svit-av-glada-leenden_6600568.svd

DN (Dagens nyheter): "perhaps the best pop music ever written" http://www.dn.se/kultur-noje/musik/thomas-anderberg-fragment-av-det-basta

Metro: 4/5 http://www.metro.se/noje/beach-boys-smile/EVHkka!QkqOySQcgIJ1E/

GP (Göteborgs-posten): 5/5 http://www.gp.se/kulturnoje/musik/1.764731-the-beach-boys-the-smile-sessions

Smålandsposten: 5/5 http://www.smp.se/noje_o_kultur/skivor/veckans-skivor-2-11-2011(3013755).gm

Värmlands folkblad: 5/5 http://www.vf.se/kultur-noje/skivor/beach-boys
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