Tag Archives: Darian Sahanaja

What I Did On My Holidays, By Andrew Aged 33 3/4

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Andrew Hickey

Or a review of the two Beach Boys gigs I was at in Italy. Before I start… the Beach Boys (in whatever configuration) tailor their sets to their audiences and venues, and so the sets I saw (in open-air venues … Continue reading →

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Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Andrew Hickey

So after my problems, I’ve finally downloaded Brian Wilson’s new album. After a few listens, I can safely say that this is without a doubt the second best solo album by a member of the Beach Boys to be released … Continue reading →

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The Zombies, Bridgewater Hall, 24/04/09

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Andrew Hickey

The Zombies’ album Odessey And Oracle is one of the few ‘classic albums’ that happens to really be the best album of the band’s career. While many Beach Boys albums are at least as good as Pet Sounds, Revolver beats … Continue reading →

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Albums You Should Own – “&” by Kristian Hoffman

Posted on December 7, 2008 by Andrew Hickey

Sorry for the lack of posts recently – I’ve had a touch of post-viral depression. I *will* spend all next week posting about Batman along with my usual posts though. (The couple of weeks after will be light again though … Continue reading →

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Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks and The Smile You Send Out – Part Four: That Lucky Old Sun

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Andrew Hickey

After Smile was finally completed and released, I expected Brian Wilson to settle back into a comfortable retirement with occasional one-off shows – having completed a record that took him 37 years, it would have been only right. And at … Continue reading →

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