New album info (as it rolls out...)

[The Heartical Don]

Not me.

Thanks for the clarification.  Before that I was under the impression that you had provided lyrics for the new album.



 

A common misapprehension.

Cor! Blimey! For years I thought that Doe is a nickname for Tony 'Tones' Asher...

[The Shift]

Aan Gyke Darks, surely…

[Shady]

The new album is currently sitting at #17 on the amazon top 100 chart..

Impressive stuff

[southbay]

The new album is currently sitting at #17 on the amazon top 100 chart..

Impressive stuff

It had been dropping and was in the 60's.  Looks like the Fallon appearance was a boost

[coco1997]

If this album is a smash, what are the realistic chances they actually do a follow-up? I know Brian still wants to do his 'rock n' roll' album, and although there's no better time than now to make that a reality, there seem to be indications that "TWGMTR" is the perfect swan song.

[The Heartical Don]

If this album is a smash, what are the realistic chances they actually do a follow-up? I know Brian still wants to do his 'rock n' roll' album, and although there's no better time than now to make that a reality, there seem to be indications that "TWGMTR" is the perfect swan song.

I am in two minds about this. On the one hand, the 'swan song' idea may be apt. On the other... I wrote earlier that I am quite partial to the more hoarse, soulful voice Mike's equipped with nowadays; there is an ace band, the best that ever backed the boys IMHO (Cowsill, Bragg, Sahanaja, all others bar Stamos); and there may be quite some unfinished songs that deserve to see the light of day (I am thinking the cover of 'Proud Mary', with those rising and falling choruses, from the Paley days).

Who knows? I wouldn't pass up an invitation to come to Pleasure Island, no siree...

[drbeachboy]

If the new the album is a success, then I see no reason not to continue in the studio if they are all up for it. That Rock n Roll album (if it ever comes to fruition) is a much better vehicle for The Beach Boys, than as a Brian Wilson solo effort.

[Runaways]

another tweet for the curious

Mike Mineo ‏ @ObscureSound
new Beach Boys album has its highs and lows... but the highs - like "Shelter" and "Isn't It Time" - are really brilliant.

[drbeachboy]

So, Shelter is both weak & brilliant depending on the reviewer? I guess the average makes it a fair-to-midlin song.

[Shady]

Oh man, we need previews ASAP

[Runaways]

So, Shelter is both weak & brilliant depending on the reviewer? I guess the average makes it a fair-to-midlin song.

i don't think so since it seems to be singled out by everyone in some way.  A middling song probably wouldn't get a mention.  it just seems to be polarizing!

[drbeachboy]

There is usually always something to like in a Brian Wilson tune, so I'm hoping it falls on the side of brilliance or thereabouts.

[Aegir]

if AGD doesn't like a song and someone else who is probably significantly less cynical does, I'm going to go with the latter's opinion.

[HeyJude]

Dunno if I'll want to listen to the inevitable 30 second samples or not.... 

[Stegibo]

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

    #15 in Music > Rock
    #18 in Music > Pop

[coco1997]

I wrote earlier that I am quite partial to the more hoarse, soulful voice Mike's equipped with nowadays; there is an ace band, the best that ever backed the boys IMHO (Cowsill, Bragg, Sahanaja, all others bar Stamos); and there may be quite some unfinished songs that deserve to see the light of day (I am thinking the cover of 'Proud Mary', with those rising and falling choruses, from the Paley days).

Who knows? I wouldn't pass up an invitation to come to Pleasure Island, no siree...

Put "Waves of Love", "Still A Mystery", "Dancin' the Night Away", and "Proud Mary" on the next record and I'd be happy as a clam.

[Wirestone]

If this album is a smash, what are the realistic chances they actually do a follow-up? I know Brian still wants to do his 'rock n' roll' album, and although there's no better time than now to make that a reality, there seem to be indications that "TWGMTR" is the perfect swan song.

I don't think anyone knows. Brian has suggested he's interested in another album, and I think Al might have mentioned that too. It really depends on the record label, I would think, and if Brian has the support in place to record another album.

[joshferrell]

Question for those who have heard the new cd.... are all the songs 100% original (brand new) expect "daybreak" or have any of the songs/sections of songs evolved from demos that we have heard before Aka:save the day/fairytale, Christine/Living doll..etc?

[Wirestone]

Question for those who have heard the new cd.... are all the songs 100% original (brand new) expect "daybreak" or have any of the songs/sections of songs evolved from demos that we have heard before Aka:save the day/fairytale, Christine/Living doll..etc?

I would think that members who have heard it (ahem) would have been pretty clear if more of the album was recycled. Doesn't sound like it.

[donald]

I sttill want to hear California Feeling completed and released as a full BB song.  There is that great track with Carl and Bruce to build on.  I wanted to hear this LIVE along with DFTS.   There are some really great loose ends sitting around even to this day.

Not to complain.  Just wishing.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Question for those who have heard the new cd.... are all the songs 100% original (brand new) expect "daybreak" or have any of the songs/sections of songs evolved from demos that we have heard before Aka:save the day/fairytale, Christine/Living doll..etc?

Couldn't say, as I have heard no such CD. 

[Runaways]

I sttill want to hear California Feeling completed and released as a full BB song.  There is that great track with Carl and Bruce to build on.  I wanted to hear this LIVE along with DFTS.   There are some really great loose ends sitting around even to this day.

Not to complain.  Just wishing.

i think al's version is definitive.  I don't need another version after that one

[southbay]

I sttill want to hear California Feeling completed and released as a full BB song.  There is that great track with Carl and Bruce to build on.  I wanted to hear this LIVE along with DFTS.   There are some really great loose ends sitting around even to this day.

Not to complain.  Just wishing.

i think al's version is definitive.  I don't need another version after that one

   agreed

[Craig Boyd]

I sttill want to hear California Feeling completed and released as a full BB song.  There is that great track with Carl and Bruce to build on.  I wanted to hear this LIVE along with DFTS.   There are some really great loose ends sitting around even to this day.

Not to complain.  Just wishing.

i think al's version is definitive.  I don't need another version after that one

Yup leave it at Al's version. I actually don't care for the song that much, it's always kind of bored me but it fits in rather nicely on Al's album and he sings it well.
   agreed

[The Shift]

Question for those who have heard the new cd.... are all the songs 100% original (brand new) expect "daybreak" or have any of the songs/sections of songs evolved from demos that we have heard before Aka:save the day/fairytale, Christine/Living doll..etc?

Couldn't say, as I have heard no such CD. 

Pedantry man, pedantry.

Question for those who've heard the advance review stream: are all the songs 100% original (brand new) expect "daybreak" or have any of the songs/sections of songs evolved from demos that we have heard before Aka: Save The Day/Fairytale, Christine/Living Doll..etc?




As for Cali Feeling mentioned in the posts above, I agree, Al's version is by far the best to date. I can never get over the line "pick a grapefruit from a grapefruit tree" though. Must be one of the clunkiest in the BBs repertoire.