Not a great review in Q

[John Stivaktas]

It's official: I don't care! 

[PaulTMA]

If Pitchfork give TSS any less than 8.0, all the early 20something Pitchdorks will say "ah, looks like Smile's not as good as it's meant to be.  Guess I won't bother downloading it from a blog"

[donald]

That magazine can say what they want about U2 but the band has never been the same since Bono died in that skiing accident.

Who is that pretentious  arrogant ass they hired to replace him?

[Chocolate Shake Man]

Billy Shears

[sidewinder572]

Glowing review

http://theorangepress.net/2011/10/review-beach-boys-–-the-smile-sessions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=review-beach-boys-%25e2%2580%2593-the-smile-sessions

[Caroline Yes]

All that really matters is that Pitchfork will give this a 10.0/10 

They seem to adore the Beach Boys

I'm expecting more of a 9.5

I disagree, they gave Smiley Smile a 9.1 or whatever, and raved about Smile in that review. They talked about it trumping Pepper and all that, and in order to stay in line with that review and that rating (I know consistency may not be Pitchfork's greatest asset) they're obliged to give it a ten.

However, when they rate their "box" sets, they also consider value. That being said, if they rate the album solely as the album itself, andnot the entire box set, it will surely receive a ten.

[Disney Boy (1985)]

Ah, I just mentioned Q's mundane review in another thread before I saw this thread here. I agree with all those who say Q is a fairly lame mag these days... It seems to consistantly praise mediocrity and dullness. I mean it just awarded U2 a Best Band Of The Last 25 Years award. Just horrendous really...

[Mike's Beard]

U2 in a nutshell-

Beginnings to mid 80's - Crappy new wave/punk.
Made a very good album with The Unforgettable Fire.
Made an even better one with Joshua Tree.
Fell under the missimpression that they were from America for Rattle & Hum.

!!!!EDGE LEARNS A NEW GUITAR RIFF!!!!
Return with Achtung Baby, which contains great singles and a stack of filler.
Zooropa and Pop are the soundtracks of Bono disappearing up his own arse.
Settle into dreary mainstream 'stadium rock' , which nobody would care about if it didn't come from a very famous band.
Present day.

[rab2591]

U2 in a nutshell-

Beginnings to mid 80's - Crappy new wave/punk.
Made a very good album with The Unforgettable Fire.
Made an even better one with Joshua Tree.
Fell under the missimpression that they were from America for Rattle & Hum.

!!!!EDGE LEARNS A NEW GUITAR RIFF!!!!
Return with Achtung Baby, which contains great singles and a stack of filler.
Zooropa and Pop are the soundtracks of Bono disappearing up his own arse.
Settle into dreary mainstream 'stadium rock' , which nobody would care about if it didn't come from a very famous band.
Present day.

Agreed on all accounts - except I find Zooropa to be a fantastic album - I know I shouldn't like it, but I do for some reason haha.

[pixletwin]

THe song U2 did with Johnny Cash is pretty awesome imo. Otherwise I agree.