Tag Archives: Beach Boys

That’s Why God Made The Radio — Full Album First Impressions

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Andrew Hickey

Before I start this, a brief note — my opinions on Beach Boys records often change *drastically* in the year or so after I first hear them. This is not my definitive word on this album, and I’ll revisit this … Continue reading →

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Why I’m Excited About The Beach Boys Tour

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Andrew Hickey

I’m not at all excited about the new Beach Boys album. People who’ve heard it have been saying good things about it — it’s the best since LA (Light Album), or the best since Holland apart from Love You — … Continue reading →

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Quick Notes About The Beach Boys Tour

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Andrew Hickey

The opening night was last night, and while I wasn’t there (I repeat, I *wasn’t there*, this is not a review, I’ll be posting my own reviews in July, when I go to Italy to see the tour), a LOT … Continue reading →

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For Those Who Don’t Get My Beach Boys Obsession…

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Andrew Hickey

GAH! This originally posted with the worst thing ever, rather than Brian Wilson. I apologise more than words can say for that. Watch this, then you either will get it, or you’ll know you never will: (For those who care, … Continue reading →

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The Beach Boys On CD: Sunflower

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Andrew Hickey

The band’s first album for Warner Brothers, and first of the 1970s, was the first – and in some ways the only – truly collaborative Beach Boys album. Originally put together as a contractual obligation album for Capitol under the … Continue reading →

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