Al Jardine EP

[shelter]

If it ever comes out...

It is quite something to see the names Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, David Marks and Bruce Johnston listed as featuring on an Al Jardine album, though.

If these guys are all on the album than Al really should somehow include Dennis too. Maybe Al could for instance take a recording of Dennis talking, and put it on an interlude, an intro or an outro or something... I'd love that.

[c-man]

If it ever comes out...

It is quite something to see the names Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, David Marks and Bruce Johnston listed as featuring on an Al Jardine album, though.

If these guys are all on the album than Al really should somehow include Dennis too. Maybe Al could for instance take a recording of Dennis talking, and put it on an interlude, an intro or an outro or something... I'd love that.

Well...if "Don't Fight The Sea" uses the original track recorded in 1976, then Dennis IS included, as he drummed on that version.

[b00ts]

"Don't Fight The Sea" sure does seem to have Mike Love singing the bass vocal from approximately 2:20 to 2:30. Perhaps promotional considerations for a potential 50th anniversary reunion are preventing Al from listing all the Beach Boys as performing on DFTS?

Edit: I know this has been discussed up thread and dismissed; I am asserting that Mike is on the track in spite of what the liberal media might want you to think.

[Andrew G. Doe]

"Don't Fight The Sea" sure does seem to have Mike Love singing the bass vocal from approximately 2:20 to 2:30. Perhaps promotional considerations for a potential 50th anniversary reunion are preventing Al from listing all the Beach Boys as performing on DFTS?

Edit: I know this has been discussed up thread and dismissed; I am asserting that Mike is on the track in spite of what the liberal media might want you to think.

My ears agree with you. 

[c-man]

"Don't Fight The Sea" sure does seem to have Mike Love singing the bass vocal from approximately 2:20 to 2:30. Perhaps promotional considerations for a potential 50th anniversary reunion are preventing Al from listing all the Beach Boys as performing on DFTS?

Edit: I know this has been discussed up thread and dismissed; I am asserting that Mike is on the track in spite of what the liberal media might want you to think.

More than just 2:20 to 2:30...I hear his voice on all the choruses after Carl's verse lead, and on the "She said" part. 

[Foster's Freeze]

This is beyond fascinating -- Al's noted the album for how long?  It's been on his page for how long?  Now the credit list of "guests" has been changed and updated?

Damn.

This is the most interested I have been in any Beach Boys related activity in years.

Who knows what this CD with turn into?

It sounds to me like the thing is still evolving........

[rogerlancelot]

I finally just listened to the EP and I am impressed. I can handle a cd of this type of material. At first I was reluctant, but.....

[Matt H]

Does anyone have an update on when this album will be released?

[Custom Machine]

Does anyone have an update on when this album will be released?

Yeah.  Al's album will be released in it's present form if and only if none of the tracks are used for a Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Reunion Album.  Personally, I'd like to see the reunion album and tour (or at least concert) happen.

[Foster's Freeze]

When the recent tracks were "leaked" to ticket holders we all were pretty worked up and felt like we may actually see the CD during our lifetimes - now I'm slipping back to the point where I hope my children or grandchildren will get a chance to enjoy it.

Here's to hoping! :beerhoping!

[Paulos]

I had DFTS stuck in my head at work today, a very enjoyable song indeed. Not too sure about the spoken word track though, I keep hearing Baldwin as Jack Donaghy!

[LostArt]

I had DFTS stuck in my head at work today, a very enjoyable song indeed. Not too sure about the spoken word track though, I keep hearing Baldwin as Jack Donaghy!

I can't listen to that spoken word thing, either.  I keep thinking of the "Schweddy Balls" skit.

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/nprs-delicious-dish-schweddy-balls/2846/

[ESQ Editor]

Al's EP is scheduled for iTunes in mid May. He is currently going to change a few things around on the album, and told me that he wants to get the album out before the summer is through. The iTunes EP may possible include artwork that's been previously unavailable.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Al's EP is scheduled for iTunes in mid May. He is currently going to change a few things around on the album, and told me that he wants to get the album out before the summer is through. The iTunes EP may possible include artwork that's been previously unavailable.

David, I know Alan's something of a perfectionist but... seriously, this is getting to be silly. The semi-official leaking of four tracks perked interest that was understandably flagging after some three years of prevarications and delays but honestly, if the album doesn't come out this year then I think even the hardened Jardinistas are going to say "ah, **** it". Is there a west coast musician alive that isn't on it ? 

[The Shift]

Al's EP is scheduled for iTunes in mid May. He is currently going to change a few things around on the album, and told me that he wants to get the album out before the summer is through. The iTunes EP may possible include artwork that's been previously unavailable.

David, I know Alan's something of a perfectionist but... seriously, this is getting to be silly. The semi-official leaking of four tracks perked interest that was understandably flagging after some three years of prevarications and delays but honestly, if the album doesn't come out this year then I think even the hardened Jardinistas are going to say "ah, **** it". Is there a west coast musician alive that isn't on it ? 

Seconded... "previously unavailable artwork" can't be placed in a CD player and revelled in!

[Foster's Freeze]

Any news is good news I suppose.

[Loaf]

Al, if you're reading this, just fodaing put it out and get on with solo album #2.

[ESQ Editor]

Latest is that there will not be an EP… But what do I know?

[Andrew G. Doe]

Latest is that there will not be an EP… But what do I know?

This is a "why the *** am I a Beach Boys fan ?" moment if ever there was one. 

[bgas]

Latest is that there will not be an EP… But what do I know?

This is a "why the *** am I a Beach Boys fan ?" moment if ever there was one. 

Ahh, ya know, why a big to-do about not releasing an EP, when he's probably not releasing an album, either?
Let's all forget about it, stop talking about it, and maybe he'll surprise us with a full length release for the 75th anniversary...

[Matt H]

Seriously, no EP?  Do we at least get the unreleased artwork?   

[grillo]

Doesn't everybody already have the ep? Why release something that the only people who would ever buy it already have?  For once I think Al is making a sound business decision. Hopefully he'll continue in that vein and release the mother humping album!

[Awesoman]

Put the damn thing out, Al.  Seriously.

[punkinhead]

previously unavailable artwork


what is that suposed to mean? obviously, if Al hasn't put out an album, than it would be unavailable

[Foster's Freeze]

previously unavailable artwork


what is that supposed to mean? obviously, if Al hasn't put out an album, than it would be unavailable

At this rate it is previously unavailable everything. Let's go Al, it's too late for dental school, focus on the CD.