New pic.

[Shady]

Great picture, I'm not even going to complain about the obvious beach theme they are going with, we all knew it was coming

I'm really happy for David

Um... have you ever noticed they're called 'The Beach Boys' ?  

Yes, and I've also notice all there best albums had nothing to do with the Beach, music and image wise

Why do you fight the beach image? Nobody forced them down to the beach for that latest picture. I think it is fair to say that they are embracing the image. It is in their name. They are Beach Boys standing on the beach!

I'm not fighting it, I like picture and it's tastefully done

In the past it seemed forced when they went back to the beach image, just look at the other picture posted in the thread

This time it seems right though

[Rocker]

I like it. It doesn't look like an official picture (like for a cover or something) but just a fun one with the boys being together. I only hope that it doesn't mean the album will have a surf, fun, party theme.
But really, it doesn't look like that. It reminds me more of this one:






BTW While I was looking for that picture, I found another one from the Grammys that I can't remember seeing before.

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

I think the biggest problem in the 70's with the beach boys was their name

[drbeachboy]

I think the biggest problem in the 70's with the beach boys was their name

Why was that, I wonder? It didn't seem to be that big of deal elsewhere in the world, only here in the U.S.. We are strange bunch, we Americans. One of the few places where the name takes precedence over the music.

[Wild-Honey]

They look happy and relaxed.  Don't know what goes on behind closed doors, but I get a feeling of them being at peace with each other and the past.  Bittersweet for Brian though, he must be thinking about his brothers a lot right now.

[Autotune]

I think the biggest problem in the 70's with the beach boys was their name

When I was a teenager I used to think that the band's name was a reason their better music was not appreciated. And a reason why the world did not validate my own taste.

 I grew up.


Great picture.

[Emdeeh]

So, was the new photo taken at Paradise Cove?

[runnersdialzero]

This is really good, shame it was seemingly taken with a high end phone or something.

Really hoping to see one more "iconic" photo out of these kids. I know that sounds stupid, it's not something I sit around all day thinking about, just realized it upon seeing this one.

[Chocolate Shake Man]

I think the biggest problem in the 70's with the beach boys was their name

When I was a teenager I used to think that the band's name was a reason their better music was not appreciated. And a reason why the world did not validate my own taste.

 I grew up.

For me, growing up has meant never using someone's youth against them or using my age as an excuse to act like I know better.

[FatherOfTheMan Sr101]

I think the biggest problem in the 70's with the beach boys was their name

When I was a teenager I used to think that the band's name was a reason their better music was not appreciated. And a reason why the world did not validate my own taste.

 I grew up.

For me, growing up has meant never using someone's youth against them or using my age as an excuse to act like I know better.

[Pretty Funky]

This is really good, shame it was seemingly taken with a high end phone or something.

Didn't Dave mention a few weeks ago a album photo shoot?

They look to me like they are looking at a camera and yes, this picture may be just a phone to the side.

[donald]

Nice pic.   An un staged looking  pic of the reunited beachboys on the beach.  What fan could reasonably ask for more.  In 2012.  Still, nice as it is, it is hard to shake the memories of the animosity betwen these guys over the past decades.  One must suspend disbelief, to some extent, to fully enjoy the obvious effort put into this whole thing.   I am close to accomplishing that.  Bet most of you are also onboard.  Just dig it!

[Dave in KC]

Oh for sure! My favorite saying is............dig it while it's happenin'.
 And it's going down big-time.

[Jim V.]

I'm usually not one of those Blueboarder types who acts like Brian is at the top of his game and is totally happy.....

but I gotta say he looks so happy and 'at home' in that picture. He looks happier than I've seen in years, and I think it has a lot to do with being a Beach Boy again. And for that reason, I think the group should continue for the foreseeable future, although I know 2012 is probably it as far the real Beach Boys being reunited.



*Actually, a few weeks ago, when I showed my buddy the new "Do It Again" video, he said "they should stay like this". He's a knowledgeable fan, and really digs the band. And I think instead of Brian doing solo tours (which I'd think probably wear on him) and Mike and Bruce diluting the name, they should just get together every so often and do a few dates. It would take The Beach Boys out of that bracket where other groups (with like zero original members) like "The Four Tops" and "The Coasters" who quote unquote "still tour" and at least make them more respectable, like other acts at their level of importance, like The Who and others. But I'm sure that won't happen, and the Mike and Bruce show will continue back upon the "sock-hop",-county fair rcuit and sing "Duke of Earl" even though their music is leagues beyond that type of thing.

[Dave in KC]

By the hand of God himself, Duke of Earl is a thing of the past.

[Alan Smith]

Mellow stuff, a fine shot!

[Aegir]

and a song on Holland written by Mr. Michael Love contains the line "my kids can search for seashells at low tide", that's pretty beachy!

EDIT: I didn't realize there was a whole 'nother page of this thread so this line seems sort of out of context. but I'll keep it here.

[Bill Ed]

Yes, and I've also notice all there best albums had nothing to do with the Beach, music and image wise

So Surfer Girl and All Summer Long are not among their best albums? Are you just plain nuts? 

[Autotune]

I think the biggest problem in the 70's with the beach boys was their name

When I was a teenager I used to think that the band's name was a reason their better music was not appreciated. And a reason why the world did not validate my own taste.

 I grew up.

For me, growing up has meant never using someone's youth against them or using my age as an excuse to act like I know better.

Nice response. However, it is uncommon for people in young or very young age to do any of those two things, specially the second one.

[MBE]

Yes, and I've also notice all there best albums had nothing to do with the Beach, music and image wise

So Surfer Girl and All Summer Long are not among their best albums? Are you just plain nuts? 

Not to mention Surfin' USA and Shut Down 2

[Shady]

Yes, and I've also notice all there best albums had nothing to do with the Beach, music and image wise

So Surfer Girl and All Summer Long are not among their best albums? Are you just plain nuts? 

Classics written by boys in there early 20s, yes

Should the new album sound more like surfin USA or sunflower, personally I would go for sunflower, it had less chance of being a total embarrassment

But I'm optimistic, i really want this album to be good

[Runaways]

all summer long is a bit overrated for me

[drbeachboy]

Yes, and I've also notice all there best albums had nothing to do with the Beach, music and image wise

So Surfer Girl and All Summer Long are not among their best albums? Are you just plain nuts? 

Classics written by boys in there early 20s, yes

Should the new album sound more like surfin USA or sunflower, personally I would go for sunflower, it had less chance of being a total embarrassment

But I'm optimistic, i really want this album to be good

Actually, it really doesn't matter what they do. It could be absolutely perfect for 99% of the fans, but someone will still bitch about something on it. And God forbid should they sing about something they sang about in their history. Are "Girls" still on the table or will that be embarrassing too? They are The Beach Boys, and there is a really good chance that they might sing about it too. 

[jimmy1949]

So impressed with the styling, they look so cool. Brian looks like he's lost a little weight.

Bruce may have found it

[stack-o-tracks]

So impressed with the styling, they look so cool. Brian looks like he's lost a little weight.

Bruce may have found it

That's not funny since Bruce already had heart issues. Hopefully he's changed his ways and is eating healthy and getting at least 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity a day, 5 days a week.