Having said this I still fell rather underwhelmed by the track. Feels like there was more that they could have done to develop the track further to possible greatness. There’s just an element missing for me
Before I start reviewing this album I have a confession to make. I have never got this album or, in generally, what all of the fuss about The Beach Boys is.
A bit late to the party, but I'd say that the album's classic status mostly results from how The Beach Boys showed that pop music can reach new depths (innovative production techniques, creative arrangements and instrumentation, complex vocal harmonies, etc.) without losing its appeal. Despite the complex, multi-layered nature of their songs, they still sound like pop music.
At the same time, there’s nothing wrong with not liking a well-established "classic" and there's no point in feeling pressured to write a favourable review. The only way an opinion can be wrong is if it's not honest.
For example, The Beach Boys were fully immersed in Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, while bands like The Beatles, The Kinks, or The Rolling Stones were drawing inspiration from a wider range of sources. As a result, Pet Sounds could be viewed as too "clean" or too "pure" in comparison, lacking in groove, grit and variety. It's a matter of taste.
Same with the lyrics. Some might find them emotionally relatable, others might dismiss them as teenage material and prefer the socially conscious efforts of other contemporary artists. _________________ Bob Dylan Charles Mingus
Before I start reviewing this album I have a confession to make. I have never got this album or, in generally, what all of the fuss about The Beach Boys is.
A bit late to the party, but I'd say that the album's classic status mostly results from how The Beach Boys showed that pop music can reach new depths (innovative production techniques, creative arrangements and instrumentation, complex vocal harmonies, etc.) without losing its appeal. Despite the complex, multi-layered nature of their songs, they still sound like pop music.
At the same time, there’s nothing wrong with not liking a well-established "classic" and there's no point in feeling pressured to write a favourable review. The only way an opinion can be wrong is if it's not honest.
For example, The Beach Boys were fully immersed in Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, while bands like The Beatles, The Kinks, or The Rolling Stones were drawing inspiration from a wider range of sources. As a result, Pet Sounds could be viewed as too "clean" or too "pure" in comparison, lacking in groove, grit and variety. It's a matter of taste.
Same with the lyrics. Some might find them emotionally relatable, others might dismiss them as teenage material and prefer the socially conscious efforts of other contemporary artists.
Better late than never kokkinos and I really appreciate you commenting. I totally agree with your thoughts and when I started listening to this album (but this time really listening) I have found myself embracing Pet Sounds far more than I ever have before (or thought that I might).
Will it become one of my all time favourite albums, very doubtful, is it better than I had given it credit for, most definitely.
All of my reviews of the tracks have been my genuine thoughts on them and most, I have to admit, have turned out to be more favourable than I thought they would be going into the album. Overall, and with only a couple of tracks to go, it a very good album.
I hope that you'll keep following my forums (at least two albums per month). In addition to Pet Sounds I've also got
There’s nothing terrible about this track but it feels out of place on this album. Not sure how to describe the sound but it feels “off” to me which isn’t much help I know.
There’s nothing terrible about this track but it feels out of place on this album. Not sure how to describe the sound but it feels “off” to me which isn’t much help I know.
Couldn't find a Youtube that I could post
I've personally come to love this track, one of my favs on the album. It's a got a real psychedelic & slightly trippy vibe to it. The whole album is about the sum of its parts and I think here the juxtaposition helps the flow of the album. _________________ Bluesky · Facebook · Spotify · X
There’s nothing terrible about this track but it feels out of place on this album. Not sure how to describe the sound but it feels “off” to me which isn’t much help I know.
Couldn't find a Youtube that I could post
I've personally come to love this track, one of my favs on the album. It's a got a real psychedelic & slightly trippy vibe to it. The whole album is about the sum of its parts and I think here the juxtaposition helps the flow of the album.
Interesting take AM. I agree with the sentiment about the sum of the parts and I can see where you are going with how it fits in. I'm just not a huge fan of the track.
I have to say though, overall, I've reappraised the album and now consider that it just falls short of a classic which is a huge improvement on my feeling prior to this exercise. One more track to go and then a my final thoughts on the album as a whole. Very enjoyable experience exploring this album
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