Thanks for this reaction. This is really a Brian Wilson solo album, using the voices of the Boys and the instrumental prowess of “The Wrecking Crew” (the nickname of the studio musicians who played on a lot of The Beach Boys albums and many other pop and rock albums from that time period. And many tv shows and movie soundtracks. Brian heard much of this in his head and developed it more in the studio. And if you want to have an even more mind-blowing experience, check out the PET SOUNDS SESSIONS album where you get to be a fly on the wall in the studio and get hear this 24 year old man take control and direct these experienced musicians. There’s also a good artistic movie that depicts some of this, and Brian’s life and struggles with mental illness, LOVE & MERCY. And multiple documentaries.
No other album quite like this one. Many (myself included) consider it to be the greatest rock album of all-time. It has a few flaws, but they are easily outweighed by the perfection throughout most of the album. If you want to hear the older Beach Boys with another classic, try the SUNFLOWER album from 1970. Or SURF'S UP from 1971. Different from this, but also brilliant.
Agree with Sunflower as a potential follow up but less so for Surfs Up. I'd recommend Smile as per the Smile Sessions, Friends, Love You, Today!, Wild Honey, Surfer Girl, All Summer Long, Summer Days and even Holland over Surf's Up. Surf's Up has some peaks but also a few glaring lows that almost ruin the album.
@@Blend42agreed. There’s a few good tracks on SURF’S UP, notably the title song (originally targeted for the abandoned SMILE album), and “Til I Die”, both Brian songs and Carl’s two: “Long Promised Road” and “Feel Flows”. I also recommend a prior album to PET SOUNDS Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1965) Which also shows Brian leaning into the kind of experimentation and pushing his art of composing and producing into new areas, using his palette of the voices of the Boys and the instrumental prowess of The Wrecking Crew (the nickname for the studio musicians who mostly played on these recordings). And for my favorite of later BEACH BOYS, I’d go for HOLLAND.
You picked the right album. The optimal record of the times, in real time, I remember. Set the standard. Then came "Sgt. Pepper's..." History was made back then, artistically.
It was at the San Diego Zoo. A producer's idea. Didn't really have much to do with the music. I love the bass line during the verses of Wouldn't It Be Nice. Carol Kaye played it. A member of the famous wrecking crew. Glen Campbell likely played the intricate guitar part at the beginning. Three brothers, a first cousin, and a high school football friend. America's band.
Very good 👍 reaction to this great album. It was fun to re-experience the magic on “Pet Sounds” along with you. Your interpretations are “spot on” in my opinion. Nice job on this video and thank you for showcasing Brian and The Beach Boys!
For music that puts a smile on your face check out Dirty Loops - for example "Rock you" (and remember to read the credits for an even bigger smile) :-)
Great video and glad you liked the album so far! I'd recommend their albums Sunflower or Smile Sessions. Those albums are some of the best ever made, very critically acclaimed and very important and revolutionary. I'd think you'd enjoy them!
this is a masterpiece, class reaction
Thanks for this reaction. This is really a Brian Wilson solo album, using the voices of the Boys and the instrumental prowess of “The Wrecking Crew” (the nickname of the studio musicians who played on a lot of The Beach Boys albums and many other pop and rock albums from that time period. And many tv shows and movie soundtracks.
Brian heard much of this in his head and developed it more in the studio. And if you want to have an even more mind-blowing experience, check out the PET SOUNDS SESSIONS album where you get to be a fly on the wall in the studio and get hear this 24 year old man take control and direct these experienced musicians.
There’s also a good artistic movie that depicts some of this, and Brian’s life and struggles with mental illness, LOVE & MERCY. And multiple documentaries.
No other album quite like this one. Many (myself included) consider it to be the greatest rock album of all-time. It has a few flaws, but they are easily outweighed by the perfection throughout most of the album. If you want to hear the older Beach Boys with another classic, try the SUNFLOWER album from 1970. Or SURF'S UP from 1971. Different from this, but also brilliant.
Agree with Sunflower as a potential follow up but less so for Surfs Up. I'd recommend Smile as per the Smile Sessions, Friends, Love You, Today!, Wild Honey, Surfer Girl, All Summer Long, Summer Days and even Holland over Surf's Up. Surf's Up has some peaks but also a few glaring lows that almost ruin the album.
@@Blend42agreed. There’s a few good tracks on SURF’S UP, notably the title song (originally targeted for the abandoned SMILE album), and “Til I Die”, both Brian songs and Carl’s two: “Long Promised Road” and “Feel Flows”. I also recommend a prior album to PET SOUNDS
Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (1965)
Which also shows Brian leaning into the kind of experimentation and pushing his art of composing and producing into new areas, using his palette of the voices of the Boys and the instrumental prowess of The Wrecking Crew (the nickname for the studio musicians who mostly played on these recordings).
And for my favorite of later BEACH BOYS, I’d go for HOLLAND.
This album is about growing up.
This album is a Masterpiece....
its amazing!
You picked the right album. The optimal record of the times, in real time, I remember. Set the standard. Then came "Sgt. Pepper's..." History was made back then, artistically.
Such a lush listen, I really didn't expect this from what I know about the beach boys
The guitar countermelodies on this album are frickin beautiful.
Yes Pet Sounds is a weird album. That's why i love it.
It was at the San Diego Zoo. A producer's idea. Didn't really have much to do with the music. I love the bass line during the verses of Wouldn't It Be Nice. Carol Kaye played it. A member of the famous wrecking crew. Glen Campbell likely played the intricate guitar part at the beginning. Three brothers, a first cousin, and a high school football friend. America's band.
Loved the passion during this listen-one of my favorite all time albums!
Same here
The best harmonies ever
On Wouldn't It Be Nice, its the body of an electric mandolin with the neck of an electric 12 string guitar
Very good 👍 reaction to this great album. It was fun to re-experience the magic on “Pet Sounds” along with you. Your interpretations are “spot on” in my opinion. Nice job on this video and thank you for showcasing Brian and The Beach Boys!
Great reaction. This album is felt and experienced as well as listened to.
Liked.
...and a subscribe for the Hibs strip. 25:58 25:58
I'm born and raised Californian, Beach boys is considered surfer rock...
Poured their hearts out on this album
re listen in mono version more sound effects
You should react to the Smile Sessions by the Beach Boys
If you like to smile perhaps you should listen to "the smile sessions" by the beach boys
For music that puts a smile on your face check out Dirty Loops - for example "Rock you" (and remember to read the credits for an even bigger smile) :-)
Great video and glad you liked the album so far! I'd recommend their albums Sunflower or Smile Sessions. Those albums are some of the best ever made, very critically acclaimed and very important and revolutionary. I'd think you'd enjoy them!
It's sad that nobody talks about SUNFLOWER. I think it's one of the greatest albums of all-time.
Thanks for the recommendations, I'm adding sunflower to the list asap!!
One of the greatest albums of all time and one of the worst album covers. No, they weren't thinking much about them lol.