"That's Why God Made The Radio" Single!

[Aegir]

My guess is it'll sound somewhat like MIU crossed with TLOS crossed with Summer in Paradise.

[GoodToMyBaby]

Damn that's an ugly baby.

[SG7]

At least something "outlandish" like Smiley Smile would at least be more interesting then the sun surf sand I'm sure we'll be stuck with hearing.

[b00ts]

At least something "outlandish" like Smiley Smile would at least be more interesting then the sun surf sand I'm sure we'll be stuck with hearing.

The MAFIA is involved with Jim Peterik (Eye of the Tiger and now this new song). We will be getting
Fewer Pet Sounds and more Mob Sounds - less "How Deep is The Ocean"
And more "Sleepin' With the Fishes,"

This is no joke. At the age of 34, I found myself in Jim Peterik's
RV in back of a Checkers/Rallys location in North Carolina,
He asked me "how my health was" and demanded
Protection money (supposedly for a Checkers
Champ burger I was eating, but I read
Between the lines).

[Autotune]

Anyway, what are the odds the boys sing a new song at the Dodger Stadium?

[stack-o-tracks]

Anyway, what are the odds the boys sing a new song at the Dodger Stadium?

Probably just the national anthem and hits. Probably won't hear anything new until the single is released.

[Justin]

Anyway, what are the odds the boys sing a new song at the Dodger Stadium?

Slim?  I doubt the best place to unveil a new song is in front of a stadium of baseball fans waiting to see their favorite baseball team play the first game of the season.

[Iron Horse-Apples]

At least something "outlandish" like Smiley Smile would at least be more interesting then the sun surf sand I'm sure we'll be stuck with hearing.

The MAFIA is involved with Jim Peterik (Eye of the Tiger and now this new song). We will be getting
Fewer Pet Sounds and more Mob Sounds - less "How Deep is The Ocean"
And more "Sleepin' With the Fishes,"

This is no joke. At the age of 34, I found myself in Jim Peterik's
RV in back of a Checkers/Rallys location in North Carolina,
He asked me "how my health was" and demanded
Protection money (supposedly for a Checkers
Champ burger I was eating, but I read
Between the lines).

And this is why
I love this board

[Shady]

Anyway, what are the odds the boys sing a new song at the Dodger Stadium?

Not a chance, it's god save the queen then 1 song, probably good vibes or something

[hypehat]

I've said this already but the best hope for this album is not to go for a "Today! sound" or a "Pet Sounds sound" or a "Sunflower sound" but to try and make an album that years from now people will call a "New album sound" (insert title for "New Album").

This is my hope too. I hate when people say "Ooh, mellow? Hope it sounds just like Friends" "Mike said it's got a '65 vibe, another Today!" Why does the new album have to sound exactly like an album they did 30 or 40 years ago? Let's hear what they have to bring to the table now. Pressure to sound like songs or albums past holds them back creatively. For me the sub-par parts of any BB related solo project are when they are clearly trying to recreate the sound of their younger selves.

That's  fair, but Brian digs the same sounds, it would seem - BW's  band have often mentioned that they will use, idk, the bass harmonica during initial jams for songs and BW responds positively. It ends up sounding that way because Brian likes it. TLOS, for example.

And, Al's solo CD. I would not mind at all if the new BB's album sounds like that. It's a really nice sounding record.

Even the BB's biggest stylistic departures still have the same few basic elements - Block harmonies, or a layered production, or the pounding piano chords, or compositional madness. Love You, the disco HCTN, Smiley Adult/Child.... The beach boys have a sound which has, depending on the basic material, more or less had the same constants. And they probably have more or less the same sounds to bring to the table now.

[Chocolate Shake Man]

I've said this already but the best hope for this album is not to go for a "Today! sound" or a "Pet Sounds sound" or a "Sunflower sound" but to try and make an album that years from now people will call a "New album sound" (insert title for "New Album").

This is my hope too. I hate when people say "Ooh, mellow? Hope it sounds just like Friends" "Mike said it's got a '65 vibe, another Today!" Why does the new album have to sound exactly like an album they did 30 or 40 years ago? Let's hear what they have to bring to the table now. Pressure to sound like songs or albums past holds them back creatively. For me the sub-par parts of any BB related solo project are when they are clearly trying to recreate the sound of their younger selves.

That's  fair, but Brian digs the same sounds, it would seem - BW's  band have often mentioned that they will use, idk, the bass harmonica during initial jams for songs and BW responds positively. It ends up sounding that way because Brian likes it. TLOS, for example.

And, Al's solo CD. I would not mind at all if the new BB's album sounds like that. It's a really nice sounding record.

Even the BB's biggest stylistic departures still have the same few basic elements - Block harmonies, or a layered production, or the pounding piano chords, or compositional madness. Love You, the disco HCTN, Smiley Adult/Child.... The beach boys have a sound which has, depending on the basic material, more or less had the same constants. And they probably have more or less the same sounds to bring to the table now.

Absolutely!

However (haha - I'm sure you knew that was coming) that even though you could probably play all their albums to the most casual listener and they'd most likely clue in at some point that it's The Beach Boys, there is nevertheless a good reason why we can say, "I'd like it to sound like Today!" or "I'd like it to sound like Pet Sounds!" or Smile, or Friends, or Holland, and so on. Like any of the greatest bands, many of the Beach Boys albums (the best ones) have a stamp of personal individuality. We can say something like "That Surf's Up sound" because they are so unique. What would be great is if they made an album that likewise carried its own individual sound.

[hypehat]

Yeah, that's true. I am fairly tired and have had a few pints, but whilst it varies from record to record - Surf's Up sounds completely different to CATP, say - they still sound like Beach Boys records.

Of course, they should go for whatever the songs seem to demand. I just, idk, don't want them to try so hard? Saying 'WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT LIKE IT'S 1967/1977/1961/whatever' is demeaning to the current record. That said, Mike going 'it sounds like 1965' makes a lot of sense, because Brian's production and arrangement nous seems to be about there, if the Gershwin record and TLOS are anything to go by. But striving for it is not right.

I'm rambling. Should sleep. 

[urbanite]

Who sings lead on TWGMR?  Hasn't more info leaked out yet?  AGD probably knows.

[Runaways]

Who sings lead on TWGMR?  Hasn't more info leaked out yet?  AGD probably knows.

It's a ballad according to Rolling Stone.  I'm expecting a heavy harmony song, like surfer girl and in my room; brian is the lead, but everyone is singing so prevalent on it.  MY GUESS.

[runnersdialzero]

I don't think Mike's comment was, "We're striving to sound exactly as we did in '65," but more, "The album's turning out to sound similar to a '65 Beach Boys album." If I had to liken Brian's most recent original effort, TLOS, to anything in Brian's past, it'd probably be Today! or Summer Days. Makes sense that Mike would liken it to stuff they were doing in '65.

Expecting a group of 70 year olds to push the envelope as they did much earlier in their career is absolutely silly. I think the goal here is to write and record good, timeless songs. To go out on a higher, more tasteful note than the very confused 90s albums, and to do so as a group.

[SG7]

At least something "outlandish" like Smiley Smile would at least be more interesting then the sun surf sand I'm sure we'll be stuck with hearing.

The MAFIA is involved with Jim Peterik (Eye of the Tiger and now this new song). We will be getting
Fewer Pet Sounds and more Mob Sounds - less "How Deep is The Ocean"
And more "Sleepin' With the Fishes,"

This is no joke. At the age of 34, I found myself in Jim Peterik's
RV in back of a Checkers/Rallys location in North Carolina,
He asked me "how my health was" and demanded
Protection money (supposedly for a Checkers
Champ burger I was eating, but I read
Between the lines).

And this is why
I love this board

Yawn. That was a few pages old.

[Mahalo]

At least something "outlandish" like Smiley Smile would at least be more interesting then the sun surf sand I'm sure we'll be stuck with hearing.

There will never ever be anything close Smiley Smile again....

[Iron Horse-Apples]

At least something "outlandish" like Smiley Smile would at least be more interesting then the sun surf sand I'm sure we'll be stuck with hearing.

The MAFIA is involved with Jim Peterik (Eye of the Tiger and now this new song). We will be getting
Fewer Pet Sounds and more Mob Sounds - less "How Deep is The Ocean"
And more "Sleepin' With the Fishes,"

This is no joke. At the age of 34, I found myself in Jim Peterik's
RV in back of a Checkers/Rallys location in North Carolina,
He asked me "how my health was" and demanded
Protection money (supposedly for a Checkers
Champ burger I was eating, but I read
Between the lines).

And this is why
I love this board

Yawn. That was a few pages old.

SurferGirl7 loves to belittle people
Because she is
an unpleasant person
And she does not like Boots's creativity
Because she is boring
And most probably
Jealous.

[Aegir]

Anyway, what are the odds the boys sing a new song at the Dodger Stadium?

Not a chance, it's god save the queen then 1 song, probably good vibes or something

Yes, the Beach Boys are going to be singing God Save the Queen at a baseball game in California.

[hypehat]

Anyway, what are the odds the boys sing a new song at the Dodger Stadium?

Not a chance, it's god save the queen then 1 song, probably good vibes or something

Yes, the Beach Boys are going to be singing God Save the Queen at a baseball game in California.

Ahahaaaahahahaaaa, could you imagine?! The ultimate 'Hello Cleveland!' moment 

[ESQ Editor]

Several tracks discussed Brian, Mike and Al in the upcoming Spring 2012 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly.

[Amanda Hart]

Yeah, that's true. I am fairly tired and have had a few pints, but whilst it varies from record to record - Surf's Up sounds completely different to CATP, say - they still sound like Beach Boys records.

Of course, they should go for whatever the songs seem to demand. I just, idk, don't want them to try so hard? Saying 'WE ARE GOING TO MAKE IT LIKE IT'S 1967/1977/1961/whatever' is demeaning to the current record. That said, Mike going 'it sounds like 1965' makes a lot of sense, because Brian's production and arrangement nous seems to be about there, if the Gershwin record and TLOS are anything to go by. But striving for it is not right.

I'm rambling. Should sleep. 

Don't worry, not too rambley. I think those of us discussing this now are on the same page. Working in a way that's familiar and comfortable is okay and could potentially produce the best results. It's the striving for it - going out of their way to emulate parts of their past - that would be unfavorable, for me at least.

[Wilson Love]

At least something "outlandish" like Smiley Smile would at least be more interesting then the sun surf sand I'm sure we'll be stuck with hearing.

The MAFIA is involved with Jim Peterik (Eye of the Tiger and now this new song). We will be getting
Fewer Pet Sounds and more Mob Sounds - less "How Deep is The Ocean"
And more "Sleepin' With the Fishes,"

This is no joke. At the age of 34, I found myself in Jim Peterik's
RV in back of a Checkers/Rallys location in North Carolina,
He asked me "how my health was" and demanded
Protection money (supposedly for a Checkers
Champ burger I was eating, but I read
Between the lines).

And this is why
I love this board

Yawn. That was a few pages old.

SurferGirl7 loves to belittle people
Because she is
an unpleasant person
And she does not like Boots's creativity
Because she is boring
And most probably
Jealous.

Nah, she's right on the money. It was not only done a few pages before, but it was sides-splitting funny........the first time.
OTOH, i'd say Iron Horse Apples is drifting into Vintagemusic territory................

[Iron Horse-Apples]

Not really. I was merely saying I liked his poem. That didn't warrant a dismissive, catty remark. To be honest my life's not great at the moment. I want to come on here as a little escape. I genuinely find it hurtful when someone throws a nasty remark my way. Civility doesn't cost much. If you don't like someone's post, or find it yawn inducing. Ignore it. It's not hard.

And saying I'm "drifting into VintageMusic terrotory" What's that about? A threat? An attempt to ostracise me? For what exactly?

There are some great people on this board. Some are knowledgeable. Some are funny. Some are so clever it hurts my head. It's the small minority of mean spirited, scornful  people on here that bring this board down.

Be nice, really, life's too short.

[bgas]

Not really. I was merely saying I liked his poem. That didn't warrant a dismissive, catty remark. To be honest my life's not great at the moment. I want to come on here as a little escape. I genuinely find it hurtful when someone throws a nasty remark my way. Civility doesn't cost much. If you don't like someone's post, or find it yawn inducing. Ignore it. It's not hard.

And saying I'm "drifting into VintageMusic terrotory" What's that about? A threat? An attempt to ostracise me? For what exactly?

There are some great people on this board. Some are knowledgeable. Some are funny. Some are so clever it hurts my head. It's the small minority of mean spirited, scornful  people on here that bring this board down.

Be nice, really, life's too short.

Thanxx for the accolades, I like you too!