The Beach Boys - Love You (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 1977
- 14 tracks
- 34 min
- baroque pop
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Don't get too caught up in the words. Just groove to the tunes, have a blast, and see where that takes you.
This album is incredibly inward-looking and utterly peculiar. The music is fantastic - "Honkin' Down the Highway" has a sound that's like a twisted carnival funhouse. "I'll Bet He's Nice" is beautiful, with harmonies and arrangements that are complex and well-executed. But some of the lead vocals...wow...Brian, in particular, sounds quite rough. Can't quite figure out why. (coughs) The lyrics are nonsensical at best. Yet, in a weird, disturbed way, this album is truly unforgettable, and it's likely the last one they made that genuinely feels like a Beach Boys record. My copy is in excellent shape, and I have no issues with the pressing.
If you're a fan of the Beach Boys, big harmonies, or just fun tunes in general, this album is a must-have. In my opinion, it's the best Beach Boys album they've ever created and definitely their top work from the 70s. I don't know why, but I had this idea that this album wasn't that great, but I was so wrong. Sure, I'm all about the moog heavy approach Brian Wilson took with most of this record. If you're after more "Little Deuce Coupe" vibes, you might want to skip this, but if you're open-minded and have a good sense of musical fun (no metal fans), give it a shot.
This oddball album hails from one of the most celebrated bands ever, and it's undoubtedly the quirkiest in their discography. Primarily a Brian Wilson solo project, it's often overlooked but takes some time to grow on you. Once it does, wow! It packs just as much punch as Pet Sounds, Sunflower, and Surf’s Up. The final masterpiece of The Beach Boys' career, and perhaps Brian Wilson’s last masterpiece too. Like all their albums, it's not perfect, but the flaws are fewer than in the albums before and after The Beach Boys Love You.
Don't overthink the words. Just groove to the tunes, have a blast and you'll see where that takes you.
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