Brian Wilson - That Lucky Old Sun
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Free Music Review: brian wilson = musical genius
Hit: 5 Stars
after listening to "that lucky old sun" for the 5th or 6th time, i realized that this is a masterwork.
it is every bit as great as "pet sounds" and "smile."
"oxygen to the brain" is currently my favorite cut, but,in truth, there isn't a bad song on the album.
btw, brian's current back-up band, which includes members of the very underrated "the wondermints", imo, is better than his original 'beachboys.'
a truly marvelous recording that i rank right up with the 'fleet foxes' self-titled masterpiece, as the two best releases of 2008.
p.s., if you love this cd as much as i do, please check out the dvd version, which includes the live concert and a wonderful documentary on brian and the creation of this excellent music.also, there is a brief interview with robin pecknold, singer/writer for the "fleet foxes."
Free Music Review: A Return to Form for Brian Wilson
Hit: 5 Stars
"That Lucky Old Sun" is a wonderful return to form for Brian Wilson. Aside from "Brian Wilson Presents Smile", it is the finest achievement of his solo career so far. The songs, the lyrics, the production, his voice, the vocal and instrumental performances from his band, the overall feel of the album are all first-rate. For some reason, reviews in the media have been mixed, with some reviewers loving this record and others being disappointed. If you've ever enjoyed the music of the Beach Boys or any of Brian's solo work, you will enjoy this record. Just give it a few listens -- a first impression may not reveal everything that's going on here. Repeated listening will be well-rewarded. Even the spoken interludes are enjoyable and enhance the experience. This is truly a Brian Wilson record and for that I am extremely grateful.Free Music Review: Astonishing
Hit: 5 Stars
Some perspective on my review: I am 52 years old. I enjoy the old Beach Boys music, but I'n not a fanatic. I don't swoon over Pet Sounds. So, I approached this with modest expectations. I have about 43 bajillion tunes on my PC, and I never have enough time to listen to them all. But I find myself playing this one over and over and over and over again. First, and most simply, it makes me happy. It is bouncy, catchy, well-crafted, fun music. It touches me, too. I know that Brian had a lot of pain, and you can hear the pure joy in this. It is a Beach Boys album for a Sunday morning. All the joy of youth, all the wistful knowing of middle age. Brian invites us into his world and it's a great place to spend time.Free Music Review: Instant Classic
Hit: 5 Stars
This is just more proof that the real genius of the Beach Boys was Mike Love not Brian Wilson.Just kidding.This album is pretty much flawless and great to listen to all the way thru.It just puts me in a better mood.All the problems in the world in 2008 and here's Brian Wilson inviting you back to the summer of 1961 where he first found true love.If that don't float your boat chances are you are already drowning.The same critics who will surely knock this album are probably the same people who praise "Yellow Submarine" and "Rocky Racoon" as works of art.Five stars all the way.As Bob Dylan once said about Brian Wilson,"He's got to will that ear to the Smithsonian".
Free Music Review: Let the Sun Shine!
Hit: 5 Stars
In a word, awesome.
While some may roll their eyes at yet another hack calling Brian Wilson a genius, I defy anyone to listen to this album and not agree. The ability to create such subtle beauty and depth in the songs are hard for me to comprehend.
The fact that the album is basically an autobiographical review of his life and times makes it all the more special and 'real.'
If you aren't totally immersed after the 3rd listen, you might want to check your pulse.
Buy this album and let the Sun shine!
--- Dr. Strat