The Beach Boys (Official Thread)

[FeynmanWannabe]

I searched, but was appalled when I didn't find one. They certainly deserve one 99.9% of the bands with official threads in this forum.

I'm listening to Pet Sounds a capella right now. Soooooooo good. Discuss the greatness of The Beach Boys.

[Smash Adams]

Brian Wilson is one of the greatest musicians of all time, and to call pet sounds a classic wouldn't be accurate enough

people need to listen to more than surfin usa

[FeynmanWannabe]

Brian Wilson is one of the greatest musicians of all time, and to call pet sounds a classic wouldn't be accurate enough

people need to listen to more than surfin usa
Hahaha I remember my class performed Surfin' USA back in like second grade. Pure awesomeness.

[Smash Adams]

Hahaha I remember my class performed Surfin' USA back in like second grade. Pure awesomeness.

haha it's a good song, but compared to god only knows it's pretty bad

[CellarGhosts]

hahahaha, oh man this brings back some memories...

the Beacy Boys were the first real band I remember really liking, even before the Beatles. years before I got into the beatles, actually.

I attended a Catholic school as a kid, and in about the 1st or 2nd grade, I got into these guys via a "beach party day" that school held. we all got sack lunches, got to wear Hawaiian style clothes, etc...the cafeteria was decorated all Tiki style...and they had the Beach Boys music playing over the PA. I asked someone who that music was, and they said "the Beach Boys" so I went home and asked my parents about them. So the next day my mom got me their "Greatest Hits" album on cassette. I played that thing non stop hahaha....

but I hated the song "surfer girl" since you know, at that age I thought love was icky haha.
Thankfully I grew up fairly fast and began to appreciate that song more.

[FeynmanWannabe]

haha it's a good song, but compared to god only knows it's pretty bad
Since you're into covers, have you heard Patrick Wolf's cover of "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times"? I might have asked you about it before, but I forget. There's an entire Pet Sounds tribute album you might be interested in. Architecture in Helsinki also contributed a track.

[bobby runs]

they have a new greatest hits cd coming out this week if thats relevant.

[Smash Adams]

Since you're into covers, have you heard Patrick Wolf's cover of "I Just Wasn't Made For These Times"? I might have asked you about it before, but I forget. There's an entire Pet Sounds tribute album you might be interested in. Architecture in Helsinki also contributed a track.

I know of the cd, and have heard some songs, but I haven't listened to his track yet

[FeynmanWannabe]

they have a new greatest hits cd coming out this week if thats relevant.
That's true. I'll have to check it if there is any unreleased/alternate stuff on there.

[FeynmanWannabe]

I know of the cd, and have heard some songs, but I haven't listened to his track yet
I like it a lot actually, but that's also one of my favorite songs off Pet Sounds so I'm biased. haha

[bobby runs]

That's true. I'll have to check it if there is any unreleased/alternate stuff on there.

its what wasnt on endless summer. so their popular stuff that wasnt a HUGE hit.

[FeynmanWannabe]

its what wasnt on endless summer. so their popular stuff that wasnt a HUGE hit.
It's all available on previously released cds though? Lame.

[The Database]

never really got into them.

[FeynmanWannabe]

never really got into them.
You should change that. Seriously.

[takingshots]

i love Pet Sounds, it's easily one of my all-time favourite records and the tribute album has some really good stuff on there.

i can't believe there wasn't an official thread on here for them

[CorporateFish]

I was raised listening to the Beach Boys..I saw them when I was in elementary school and can still remember a good amount of it.
Pet Sounds is and always will be one of my favorite albums. I've been listening to Brian Wilson's "Smile" a ton lately, though.

[Tyler Revolution]

Pet Sounds is easily one of the best pop albums of all time. Everyone should look into their post Pet Sounds albums as well. I still even enjoy Smiley Smile, although it didn't live up to Pet Sounds. Check out Friends and Sunflower, both awesome albums that don't get the recognition they deserve.

[micahistheballs]

Smile is really good.

Favourite Beach Boys songs.

1. Good Vibrations
2. I'm Waiting for the Day
3. Sloop John B
4. Wouldn't it be Nice
5. God Only Knows
The original or Brian Wilson release?

Where the hell have you been?

[micahistheballs]

Brian Wilson. I got a job and haven't had a day off for the last week.
That would do it.
Where are you working?

[makeasound]

One of the best bands to ever come out of the United States. Brian Wilson is a genius, and the way their voices blended was amazing.

I used "Heroes & Villians" as an example of 'advanced recording technology in the 1960's' in my Music Tech class last semester. More noticible through headphones and on vinyl, but it worked.

[Tyler Revolution]

It's sad that this thread has been around for this long and it only has 2 pages.

[CellarGhosts]

this band was my life when I was in 2nd grade or so.

[KatieKutthroat.]

It's sad that this thread has been around for this long and it only has 2 pages.

That's exactly what I thought when I saw this thread.

I've never really been much of a Beach Boys fan, but Pet Sounds is pure pop genius and Smiley Smile is really growing on me.

[Kid B]

I can't stand the beach boys :shrug:

[zackisonfire]

I fucking love this band.
But everybody makes fun of me for it.
:|

[thespearkid]

I fucking love this band.
But everybody makes fun of me for it.
:|
Anal them. Then, force them to listen to Pet Sounds and Smiley Smile.

[_jonas]

Surf's Up is an epically underrated album.
it's like their last true breaths of beauty unwoven into a collage of promise.
then they went downhill...

[IWasaCamera]

I can't stand the beach boys :shrug:
Wow.

[zackisonfire]

Wow.

QFT

[Kid B]

Wow.
Their music is so goddamn cheesy sounding.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Surf's Up is an epically underrated album.
it's like their last true breaths of beauty unwoven into a collage of promise.
then they went downhill...
Great album.

[IWasaCamera]

Their music is so goddamn cheesy sounding.
I don't find it any cheesier than The Beatles.

[Kid B]

I don't find it any cheesier than The Beatles.
If every Beatles song was Yellow Submarine, then I would agree.

[zackisonfire]

I don't find it any cheesier than The Beatles.


The Beach Boys > The Beatles..

/Flameshield.

[Kid B]

Hehe (with, not at)

[Genuma]

All I can really get into are the singles. They have a shitload, though.

[absolutecrunk]

Their music is so goddamn cheesy sounding.
I don't find it any cheesier than The Beatles.
If every Beatles song was Yellow Submarine, then I would agree.

I like where this is going. I have no stance either way but I really liked Kid B's repartee for some reason. Good example!

[Kid B]

I like where this is going. I have no stance either way but I really liked Kid B's repartee for some reason. Good example!
Was that sarcasm?

[absolutecrunk]

Not at all.

[IWasaCamera]

If every Beatles song was Yellow Submarine, then I would agree.
Completely disagree.

[Kid B]

Completely disagree.
Listen to Little Deuce Coup or whatever its called and tell me that Blackbird is cheesier.

[Tyler Revolution]

Their music is so goddamn cheesy sounding.

Have you listened to all of their albums after Pet Sounds?

[Tyler Revolution]

Listen to Little-Doo-Scoop or whatever its called and tell me that Blackbird is cheesier.

Little Deuce Coup. And that song/album is from '63. You're judging them completely off of their early material.

[Kid B]

Well I'm guessing that Vinh is doing the same with The Beatles.

[IWasaCamera]

I am, hence my claim that neither act is cheesier.

[Kid B]

Hehe well I guess we'll have to agree to disagree.

[IWasaCamera]

Fair enough.

[Smash Adams]

I can't wait to see Brian Wilson in 2 weeks, I think they should stop touring without him but god only knows might be my favorite song of all time

[FeynmanWannabe]

I can't wait to see Brian Wilson in 2 weeks, I think they should stop touring without him but god only knows might be my favorite song of all time
You suck, Ian. He's coming to one of my favorite venues but it's too expensive for me to go. :-(

[amysaurus]

Best summer music

[Praetor]

Where can I get Pet Sounds a capella? And where do I go from Pet Sounds?

[chaosB4storm]

I can't stand the beach boys because the vocals annoy me.

Aside from that, they are much "cheesier" than the beatles. The beatles early stuff is arguably lame, but even the beatles at their lamest are not as cheesy as the beach boys.

Eight Days a Week comes close though.

[luv2laff88]

Okay I havent been on this site in so long but I need a huge favor. Can someone please help me find a copy of Hawthorne, CA by the beloved Beach Boys on a torrent site or something?? Or even better, if you just want to email it to me, I'd really appreciate it. Message me or quote me please please please!

[fake empire]

Pet Sounds = best album ever

[s.t.e.v.e.n.]

I just got Pet Sounds on vinyl


bump

[kwsqd]

Caroline, No.

[chipdip18]

I like Pet Sounds alright, but i really can't get into the Beach Boys.

[Pat k]

I'm going to go ahead and bump this because I'm listening to Friends/ 20/20. I don't know which album I prefer. I'll go ahead and say 20/20 since it has that Spector cover + Cotton Fields. AND Do it Again. Fuck, the Beach Boys are fucking awesome.

[micahistheballs]

I've been listening to SMiLE bootlegs a lot and am in love. I wish they had more great albums though.

[Pat k]

I've been listening to SMiLE bootlegs a lot and am in love. I wish they had more great albums though.

How many do you need? They have like 5-10 great albums.

[micahistheballs]

How many do you need? They have like 5-10 great albums.
Pet Sounds is their only truly great album. Their other great songs are spread across multiple albums and aren't really good cohesive wholes in my opinion.

[Pat k]

Pet Sounds is their only truly great album. Their other great songs are spread across multiple albums and aren't really good cohesive wholes in my opinion.

Have you heard Friends 20/20

[jbaseball44]

Benn listening to Smile all morning

[GuitarR0cker1]

Time for me to bump this shit up. Pet Sounds is a truly spectacular album.

[chipdip18]

Still haven't checked out SMiLE, and of course Pet Sounds rocks.

[jbaseball44]

Still haven't checked out SMiLE, and of course Pet Sounds rocks.
You need to get on that Jacob, it's a pretty sweet album

[chipdip18]

You need to get on that Jacob, it's a pretty sweet album

If you say so then why not?

[jbaseball44]

If you say so then why not?
I assume you have heard "Good Vibrations" already.

[chipdip18]

I assume you have heard "Good Vibrations" already.

Oh totally haha.

[jbaseball44]

Oh totally haha.
Good, cause i woulda been upset if you hadn't (plus it's pretty hard to go through your life for 19 years and not hear that song)

[chipdip18]

Good, cause i woulda been upset if you hadn't (plus it's pretty hard to go through your life for 19 years and not hear that song)

Hahaha seriously, i think i heard that song years ago haha inadvertantly too.

[fake empire]

Saw Brian Wilson on Friday. It ruled!

[fake empire]

This thread needs more love. Listening to All Summer Long right now.

[GuitarR0cker1]

bump

Pet Sounds is one of the best pop albums ever made. It's a cliche statement but it's true.

[new_arbiter]

I've been listening to Love You today. Such a bizarre album(which probably reflects Brian's mental state at the time), but it's one of my favorite Beach Boys albums.

[BensonHedges]

I have ridiculous amounts of love for Sunflower. Like, ridiculous amounts. But I think part of that is my absolute love of Dennis Wilson as a songwriter. Talk about underrated. "It's About Time" is the most badass Beach Boys song you will ever hear.

[new_arbiter]

I have ridiculous amounts of love for Sunflower. Like, ridiculous amounts. But I think part of that is my absolute love of Dennis Wilson as a songwriter. Talk about underrated. "It's About Time" is the most badass Beach Boys song you will ever hear.

Sunflower is probably my favorite outside of Pet Sounds. And yes, Dennis was terrific.

[xtheaudition]

rocked them the otherday, put 'em in my new summer playlist on itunes!

[new_arbiter]

Been listening to Today! quite a bit recently.

[cshadows2887]

I don't break out Pet Sounds that often, but boy when I do...

Perfect.

[pennie]

Ah I knew there had to be a thread.Love listening to Pet Sounds, That's Not Me is so awesome.

[cshadows2887]

Was listening to the Endless Summer comp this week. The last half of that is so damn good. "Let Him Run Wild" is a jam.

[BensonHedges]

I love the compilation they put out with the Endless Harmony documentary. "Loop de Loop" and the demos of "Heroes and Villains" and the live "Long Promised Road", sooo good. Plus, that was the first album I had that included anything solo of Dennis ("All Alone") and that's what got me hooked on his songwriting.

[bobcatbob18]

"God Only Knows" is one of my favorite songs of all time. The vocals on it give me the best kind of chills. Same with "Don't Worry Baby".

[jbaseball44]

Pet Sounds is yummy

[MyWorldEntire]

"Heroes and Villains" is my favorite Beach Boys song. Nothing beats that ending...

[jbaseball44]

Smile is also pretty tasty

[xJesusFreakx]

Bump because Sunflower/Surf's Up arrived in the mail yesterday, Today!/Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) arrived today, and Smiley Smile/Wild Honey is on its way. Feels good to have Beach Boys options that aren't Pet Sounds, especially with the insane heat the past couple days. Looking forward to The Smile Sessions later this year.

[bleachedout]

They're awesome, The Beach Boys and The Ventures started surf music

[cshadows2887]

Love Summer Days an absurd amount.

[xJesusFreakx]

That's what I'm on right now. Good stuff. I think "Then I Kissed Her" is an early standout.

Thus far, I think my favorite non-Pet Sounds, non-"Good Vibrations" songs are "'Til I Die" and "Surf's Up," the closing two tracks of Surf's Up. They're just beautiful.

[cshadows2887]

"Let Him Run Wild" is one of my favorite BB songs.

[xJesusFreakx]

Just out of curiosity, if you had to make a top 5 Beach Boys LPs list, what would it look like?

[cshadows2887]

I've only heard 4, so it'd be a short list. Haha.

[xJesusFreakx]

Ha, I'm already one ahead of you! :-d Seems like most Beach Boys fans center around Pet Sounds and only branch into a few beyond that. I feel like they probably have a lot of hidden gems.

[cshadows2887]

Ha, I'm already one ahead of you! :-d Seems like most Beach Boys fans center around Pet Sounds and only branch into a few beyond that. I feel like they probably have a lot of hidden gems.

Well I heard Today and Summer because they were on the same 2-for-1 and I've heard Sunflower and Pet Sounds because of the Rolling Stone list. Should delve into more though.

[Quzi]

So who's preordered The Smile Sessions on Amazon?! I honestly cannot wait, I'm hoping the 12 minute version of 'Heroes and Villains' is on there - that's my holy grail!

[bradsonemanband]

So who's preordered The Smile Sessions on Amazon?! I honestly cannot wait, I'm hoping the 12 minute version of 'Heroes and Villains' is on there - that's my holy grail!

wow that box set looks insane! my dad would love this. if i was a great son, i'd buy it for him for an early christmas present.

[Quzi]

wow that box set looks insane! my dad would love this. if i was a great son, i'd buy it for him for an early christmas present.

Be a great boardie and buy it for me :-d

It's a shame that these sessions are getting released 44 years after when they should have. When you think that Pet Sounds was a response to Rubber Soul and Sgt. Pepper's a response to Pet Sounds it's clear that the rivalry between these bands was a very good thing to keep quality standards high. Who knows what heights could've been reached had Smile been released. As far as I'm concerned, it's one of the biggest 'what if...'s in music history.

[xJesusFreakx]

I was not aware that a pre-order was up for that, so for bumping this thread I must thank you.

[Jamekae]

Has anyone heard the new 'Vega-Tables' mix posted on The Beach Boys' facebook page? It's legitimately phenomenal, I really hope a lot of interest gets drummed up in this because it's not just some oldies album, it's just as fresh as beautiful now as it would have been back then.

AOTY for me, no doubt.

[xJesusFreakx]

I've definitely heard very little talk about this Smile Sessions release, which is weird. For how much love Pet Sounds gets around here (with many ranking it above any Beatles album), you'd think the official release of the sessions from the legendary abandoned follow-up would get more attention.

[Jamekae]

I've definitely heard very little talk about this Smile Sessions release, which is weird. For how much love Pet Sounds gets around here (with many ranking it above any Beatles album), you'd think the official release of the sessions from the legendary abandoned follow-up would get more attention.

I saw most of that love peak a few years ago. I think a lot of those people have moved on to other forums in recent times, I mean, AP isn't exactly the best place to catch the latest oldies goss. I've submitted many a news post about The Smile Sessions, none of them got posted :-(

Regardless, there's no chance that this thing is not going to get critical acclaim so I'd bet that interest might drum up after it's released.

[cwhit412]

Just talked about them in my History of Rock/Pop Music class. Very surprised on how much I enjoyed it. Good Vibrations is such a superb song. That's why I love this class.

[xJesusFreakx]

Bump because I just heard on the radio that the group (including Brian Wilson) is reuniting for the 2012 Grammy's, and then a 50-date US tour (PLEASE INCLUDE PITTSBURGH!!), with a new album dropping sometime, too.

Hecks yeah.

[pteargriffin]

Bump because I just heard on the radio that the group (including Brian Wilson) is reuniting for the 2012 Grammy's, and then a 50-date US tour (PLEASE INCLUDE PITTSBURGH!!), with a new album dropping sometime, too.

Hecks yeah.

Very stoked about this news as well!

[xJesusFreakx]

Well, I'm glad there's one other person stoked about it...

[xJesusFreakx]

To those who have been slacking, The Beach Boys announced the dates for their reunion tour. (http://www.thebeachboys.com/reunion/index.html) Foster the People are on at least part of the tour, not sure if all of it.

I hope to see them either May 11 in Pittsburgh or June 13 in Cuyahoga Falls/Cleveland. I'm glad the first shows are at the end of April so I have a chance to brush up on the songs they'll be playing that I don't know. Hopefully it's a good mix of stuff, ranging from the early surf rock days to Pet Sounds and the Smile Sessions (please play "Surf's Up"!) to later singles like "Forever" and (I know it's uncool, but whatevs) "Kokomo."