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

[Rocker]

Wondeful ! Love the samples !

[Wirestone]

I feel like I'm the only one who likes the production , especially on Isn't it Time. -_-

(It also, incidentally, doesn't sound much like Imagination. It sounds like a more vocally processed TLOS or BWRG. Which makes sense, given that Brian's band plays on it, his arranger is doing the strings and horns, and he's producing the darn thing.)

You're right...it doesn't. Imagination sounded plastic in comparison.

Billy -- I'm waiting to hear the entire thing in CD-quality audio. I think I may have some quibbles with the arrangements in a song or two (the tropicalia does get a teensy bit grating), I may end up agreeing with you.

Also, in terms of Brian's interest and participation: http://andrewromano.tumblr.com/joethomasbeachboys

[Runaways]

Sorry if this has been covered. Has anyone found the best way of ordering a vinyl copy in the UK?

I don't think anyone has really looked past amazon.  US or canada

[Lowbacca]

Indeed, i don't think anyone is disputing that we all prefer a vintage production sound, but this is what we have!

I wasn't talking about "vintage" (if you mean "sounding like a classic BBs LP" by that), but just "natural", "organic". There a great sounding albums being released every week, by a great variety of artists, genres and generations.

From all reports, he was truly interested, and was indeed the prime driver behind the project.

Yes, as far as I know he's really into the new songs. He has carried a few of them around for a number of years, after all. I just don't think he had any say in how the final product was mixed, how the final product really sounded. Maybe he didn't care and/or trusted Thomas to do the best thing in a commercial sense. And maybe this is the best decision in a commercial sense. Doesn't mean I have to like it.

[Yorick]

I thought the handclapping patterns in the verses for Isn't It Time were rather interesting productionwise!

[phirnis]

"Private Life of Bill and Sue" reminds me of both "South American" and "Matchpoint of Our Love" - in a GOOD way, if that's possible. Incredibly catchy! This sounds like it could have been a genuine BW contribution to Summer in Paradise - again, in a good way. I'm eager to defend this song in the face of all the criticism it's going to attract.

"Shelter" is every bit as good as I imagined it to be after listening to the shorter snippets. VERY 80s-sounding, in a "Somewhere Near Japan" way. If only Carl was there to sing the chorus...

"Isn't It Time" sounds a bit weird to these ears (production-wise) and I agree with whoever said that some of this stuff sounds like High School Musical. Still a very good tune, fabulously catchy! The lyrics are rather nice as well. This may become a personal favorite.

"From There to Back Again" will have to grow on me, probably one of the standout songs.

"Spring Vacation", however, still sounds absolutely horrific to me. Reminds of the worst stuff on Summer in Paradise.

None of these songs remind me of Pet Sounds or Sunflower or their mid-sixties output. Still, I definitely like what I hear (except for "SV", that is)!

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

My wife said 'Spring Vacation' sounds like either a TV sitcom theme song, or a song played during the closing credits on a PG family comedy. Sad part is, I think she meant it as a compliment.




Hell, I like it. Really, out of the five, it's 'Shelter' I'm the least Hooray Henry about.

[Runaways]

Also, in terms of Brian's interest and participation: http://andrewromano.tumblr.com/joethomasbeachboys

Oh man that's a great interview.   I'm not gonna hold out that we're gonna hear a finished suite, but that'd be nice.  I'm gonna dream of the rock n roll/ summers gone double album 

[ontor pertawst]

So how long until someone makes the "That's Why God Made the Radio is like a Smiley Smile version of Summer's Gone" argument?

Oh wait, we already covered that last week. Yes, that suite sounds really interesting. I'd love to hear the fragments in his Pro Tools timeline, as it's hard to get excited over Spring Vacation -- not very surprising to hear how quickly Mike Love came up with additional lyrics for that one!

JOE THOMAS: “Wow. Five minutes.”

It shows.

[EgoHanger1966]

"From There to Back Again" will have to grow on me, probably one of the standout songs.


None of these songs remind me of Pet Sounds or Sunflower or their mid-sixties output. Still, I definitely like what I hear (except for "SV", that is)!

My first full hearing of FTTBA made me think of Pet Sounds. Honestly. It's so confessional, raw, emotionally deep, but not in a forced way. I know TLOS covered some of the same ground, but I don't really connect with Midnight's Another Day the way I do to I Just Wasn't Made For These Times. But From There To Back....makes me feel the same way inside that the majestic, heartfelt moments on Pet Sounds do.

It might just be me, but I want a full album of that type of material - be it Brian solo or the BBs. I do really like Shelter and Isn't It Time etc, and I know traditionally a Beach Boys album needs the "Mike Love" element of surfing, beaches, cars, and good times. But I would do terrible things for a full album of tracks like the last three on this album. People say Brian can't make a Pet Sounds II. I think he most certainly could. Whether he wants to or not, that's another thing. All IMO.

Anyway, back on topic, really looking forward to getting the CD on Friday and blasting it in the car.
We get a NEW Beach Boys album in 2012. With Brian Wilson. Still blows my mind, man.

[Runaways]

I'm probably one of the only people here that finds it funny that this album may have Ben folds' tack piano on it

[onkster]

I'm really liking the 5 songs, especially FTTBA. Even the lightweight stuff is pretty enjoyable.

[Wirestone]

FTTBA is fascinating because, while it's melancholy on one hand, it's also sounds light and uplifting at the same time. Amazing.

And Brian wrote it last year. Take that, writer's block.

[♩♬🐸 Billy C ♯♫♩🐇]

Interesting...the interview makes it seem like the 'easy money' lyrics is Brian's.

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Actually, it makes it seem like quite a few of the lyrics are Brian's. Huh.

[Gohi]

I was not that excited about Shelter from the samples but I am enjoying it a lot.

[jeffcdo]

Definite stand out for me here is "From There To Back Again" - great lead vocal from Al, this track sounds like classic Sunflower/Holland Beach Boys tune to me.  "Bill & Sue" sounds like an Imagination b-side (first impression).

[Sea Devil]

I've just done a little piano-and-vocal cover of 'Spring Vacation'..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8mO6vhN3Jc&feature=youtu.be   

[Lowbacca]

I've just done a little piano-and-vocal cover of 'Spring Vacation'..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8mO6vhN3Jc&feature=youtu.be   

Already sounds much better. 

[EgoHanger1966]

I've just done a little piano-and-vocal cover of 'Spring Vacation'..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8mO6vhN3Jc&feature=youtu.be   

You made it sound like "Bad Day"! (I have no clue who that song is by, but you know the one).
Very cool.
 

[Generation42]

Has a man ever dressed in a more ridiculous manner?

The answer is no.

Ah c'mon, Ryan(n), it's not such a poor choice.  After all, our beloved teh Kurt was known to rock the paisley now and again.  More than anything, it's the in-between length hairstyle that I find circumspect.    OT, but I own a Casino - my goodness, what a wonderful instrument!

[Wirestone]

I've just done a little piano-and-vocal cover of 'Spring Vacation'..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8mO6vhN3Jc&feature=youtu.be   

Nice! Seriously.

[Rob Dean]

Sorry if already posted somewhere else on the board ( not seen it )

Nice new Vid about the album from a French website

http://www.chartsinfrance.net/The-Beach-Boys/clip/Lyrics-To-A-Melody-vqpm0rm.html

[Lowbacca]

I've just done a little piano-and-vocal cover of 'Spring Vacation'..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8mO6vhN3Jc&feature=youtu.be   

You made it sound like "Bad Day"! (I have no clue who that song is by, but you know the one).
Very cool.
 

The one by Daniel Powter? Yeah, I see what you mean.^^

[Sea Devil]

I've just done a little piano-and-vocal cover of 'Spring Vacation'..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8mO6vhN3Jc&feature=youtu.be   

Nice! Seriously.

cheers 

you might enjoy this - a much better recorded (multitracked) video of me doing little deuce coupe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysKhdRsEsGs
(though i think the backing vox are an octave too low?)

[EgoHanger1966]

I've just done a little piano-and-vocal cover of 'Spring Vacation'..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8mO6vhN3Jc&feature=youtu.be   

You made it sound like "Bad Day"! (I have no clue who that song is by, but you know the one).
Very cool.
 

The one by Daniel Powter? Yeah, I see what you mean.^^

Yes!