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[Wirestone]

The Beach Boys That's Why God Made The Radio

"That's Why God Made The Radio"
"Think About The Days"
"Isn't It Time"
"Spring Vacation"
"Private Life Of Bill And Sue"
"Daybreak Over The Ocean"
"Shelter"
"Beaches In Mind"
"Strange World"
"My Life Suite"
"Summer's Gone"

Great to see all songs are mysterious save for TWGMTR

Don't know about that - a good half of those titles reek of nostalgia in the same way "That's Why God Made The Radio" does. We'll see.

I think he meant mysterious in the sense that no one had heard them yet.

[Jim V.]

The Beach Boys That's Why God Made The Radio

"That's Why God Made The Radio"
"Think About The Days"
"Isn't It Time"
"Spring Vacation"
"Private Life Of Bill And Sue"
"Daybreak Over The Ocean"
"Shelter"
"Beaches In Mind"
"Strange World"
"My Life Suite"
"Summer's Gone"

Great to see all songs are mysterious save for TWGMTR

Don't know about that - a good half of those titles reek of nostalgia in the same way "That's Why God Made The Radio" does. We'll see.

Runners, I think we are gonna have to resign ourselves to the fact that many of the lyrics to these songs will be filled with Mike Love cheese. However, hopefully unlike "That's Why God Made The Radio", the music will just be written by Brian, and not by committee, so we'll be able to enjoy the chord progressions, vocals, and harmonies. And one other thing, I was thinking about the possible cheesiness of some of these songs, and I realized it is probably what Brian himself wants. He's a cheesy guy. He wanted to do an album called Pleasure Island. And I'd rather have Mike Love writing nostalgic stuff than Scott Bennett trying to write confessional lyrics "in Brian's voice".

[Zach95]

I, for one, thought the lyrics for TWGMTR weren't that bad.  I actually enjoyed the references to spirituality in it, I think they're very Brian-esque.  In terms of nostalgia, I wouldn't say it "reeked" of it either.  I really think this is the best Beach Boys song in decades and was floored when I first heard it.

[Ron]

NPR is saying it's "The Best New Beach Boys Song In 40 Years".  So that's their opinion of it. 

[the captain]

And I'd rather have Mike Love writing nostalgic stuff than Scott Bennett trying to write confessional lyrics "in Brian's voice".

With all due respect to Scott, amen.

[Jonathan Blum]

Anyone know if one of these tracks is the one Mike was writing with David?

Cheers,
Jon Blum

[debonbon]

Well, going by that one track this album will be horrible IMO.  Not that I was expecting much else really.

[runnersdialzero]

Well, going by that one track this album will be horrible IMO.  Not that I was expecting much else really.

Eh. Things are different in the year 2012 than they were in the 60s. As odd as it may sound, from my own listening habits, disliking the first single is usually a good sign for the rest of the album anymore. Either way, I don't think we're in for 11 more "That's Why God Made The Radio"s.

[Runaways]

brian hasn't written songs like TWGMTR in a long time, i'm much more interested in his songs.  I mean, once we learned who was wrote this song, i think we all knew it would be a beach boys by numbers song.  i expect more from the album!

[Wirestone]

Well, going by that one track this album will be horrible IMO.  Not that I was expecting much else really.

[Autotune]

The Beach Boys That's Why God Made The Radio

"That's Why God Made The Radio"
"Think About The Days"
"Isn't It Time"
"Spring Vacation"
"Private Life Of Bill And Sue"
"Daybreak Over The Ocean"
"Shelter"
"Beaches In Mind"
"Strange World"
"My Life Suite"
"Summer's Gone"

Great to see all songs are mysterious save for TWGMTR

Daybreak was recorded by Mike in 1978.

Yeah, that too.

[coco1997]

I wonder how long it will be until the 30 second samples are up on Amazon.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Runners, I think we are gonna have to resign ourselves to the fact that many of the lyrics to these songs will be filled with Mike Love cheese. However, hopefully unlike "That's Why God Made The Radio", the music will just be written by Brian, and not by committee, so we'll be able to enjoy the chord progressions, vocals, and harmonies. And one other thing, I was thinking about the possible cheesiness of some of these songs, and I realized it is probably what Brian himself wants. He's a cheesy guy. He wanted to do an album called Pleasure Island. And I'd rather have Mike Love writing nostalgic stuff than Scott Bennett trying to write confessional lyrics "in Brian's voice".

I'd rather have actually heard the stuff before making dumbass comments based entirely on a list of titles and a considerable dislike of Mike. Just sayin'.

[runnersdialzero]

Runners, I think we are gonna have to resign ourselves to the fact that many of the lyrics to these songs will be filled with Mike Love cheese. However, hopefully unlike "That's Why God Made The Radio", the music will just be written by Brian, and not by committee, so we'll be able to enjoy the chord progressions, vocals, and harmonies. And one other thing, I was thinking about the possible cheesiness of some of these songs, and I realized it is probably what Brian himself wants. He's a cheesy guy. He wanted to do an album called Pleasure Island. And I'd rather have Mike Love writing nostalgic stuff than Scott Bennett trying to write confessional lyrics "in Brian's voice".

I'd rather have actually heard the stuff before making dumbass comments based entirely on a list of titles and a considerable dislike of Mike. Just sayin'.

Damn! C'mon, Andrew. I defend Mike left and right here, and stated that the titles sounded similar in the nostalgia department to "That's Why God..." but followed it up with "We'll see" because yes, we will indeed see. I have no idea, maybe "Summer's Gone" is about a couple gettin' freaky with teh peanut butter I DON'T KNOW MAN ;(

[Awesoman]

NPR is saying it's "The Best New Beach Boys Song In 40 Years".  So that's their opinion of it.  

Nah.  It ain't better than "Good Timin'", "Sail On, Sailor", "Goin' On", "Keepin' The Summer Alive", "It's OK", etc.  It is better than "Male Ego" I suppose.  :-)

[Ron]

Yeah, like I said that was NPR saying it.  Not me, lol.  Good Timin' is much better, and that's just an EASY example, 40 years would mean nothing better has came out since 1972?  Getthahellouttaheah!  Still I really like it, though.  It has that thick sound they're good at. 

[Runaways]

NPR is saying it's "The Best New Beach Boys Song In 40 Years".  So that's their opinion of it.  

Nah.  It ain't better than "Good Timin'", "Sail On, Sailor", "Goin' On", "Keepin' The Summer Alive", "It's OK", etc.  It is better than "Male Ego" I suppose.  :-)

it is waay better than good timin, it's ok and definitely keepin the summer alive

[southbay]

NPR is saying it's "The Best New Beach Boys Song In 40 Years".  So that's their opinion of it. 

Nah.  It ain't better than "Good Timin'", "Sail On, Sailor", "Goin' On", "Keepin' The Summer Alive", "It's OK", etc.  It is better than "Male Ego" I suppose.  :-)

it is waay better than good timin, it's ok and definitely keepin the summer alive

I would say that it is in the discussion with being among the best material since '72

[Ron]

I've seen a lot of online reviews say things like "I don't want to like this song, but I can't help it" or "O.K., it's a little cheesy... but I love it!" and lots of people referring to it like it's a guilty pleasure.  Which I think is actually pretty good, I'll bet the boys are pleased by the reaction. 

[Iron Horse-Apples]

I've seen a lot of online reviews say things like "I don't want to like this song, but I can't help it" or "O.K., it's a little cheesy... but I love it!" and lots of people referring to it like it's a guilty pleasure.  Which I think is actually pretty good, I'll bet the boys are pleased by the reaction. 

Yes, and then they come on here..........

[Paulos]

Anyone know if one of these tracks is the one Mike was writing with David?

Cheers,
Jon Blum

I was wondering this too, I guess we will find out soon.

[Micha]

Either way, I don't think we're in for 11 more "That's Why God Made The Radio"s.

I say at most 10 more "That's Why God Made The Radio"s.

(Mathematical joke. )

[Aegir]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfPFtbJAEm8

[Paulos]

Well, going by that one track this album will be horrible IMO.  Not that I was expecting much else really.

Don't buy the album then.

[NatureShowInStereo]

I think the album will be a miracle to most BB fans. This is more like it. Classic BB sound. None of that SIP nonsense. TWGMTR has everything I love about the Beach Boys. It's kind of a nostalgic fun classic sounding song, but melancholy at the same time. Catchy and poppy, but haunting. For me, the aura of it kind of harkens back to Today! or In My Room. Which isn't a bad thing at all.