Wednesday, October 28, 2020

980. Smile

Smile
Brian Wilson
2004

















Tracks
1. Our Prayer
2. Heroes and Villains
3. Roll Plymouth Rock
4. Barnyard
5. Old Master Painter / You Are My Sunshine
6. Cabin Essence
7. Wonderful
8. Song for Children
9. Child Is Father of the Man
10. Surf's Up
11. I'm In Great Shape
12. Workshop
13. Vega-Tables
14. On a Holiday
15. Wind Chimes
16. Mrs. O'Leary's Cow
17. In Blue Hawaii
18. Good Vibrations

Smile was originally supposed to be released after Pet Sounds, but apparently Brian Wilson set fire to the tapes. The guy was going through some stuff. Instead, they released Smiley Smile, which was a bastardized version of this album. Finally, Wilson got his shiz together, and released the version on the List.

Which means that some of the songs on this album are spoiled in the sense of being released already. But it is still fun to listen to and has that instantly recognizable Beach Boys sound. It's a sound that is a bit too sunny for my taste, but is still enjoyable nonetheless.

The production on the album is also excellent, so all in all, worth the wait. 

RATING: 4/5

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