Brian Wilson
I applaud She & Him’s selection of Brian Wilson tunes while at the same time feeling that some are not well-suited to their loungey, languid pop stylings.
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What comes across most clearly to the viewer is that every single day — practically every single hour — is a struggle for Brian Wilson.
Read MoreThe central mystery of the life of Brian Wilson: How did such a sweet and fragile soul create such complex and enduring music?
Read MoreWhat is there to say about an album that Rolling Stone ranked #2 in its 2003 list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”?
Read MoreThis album is not a slavish imitation of an old sound but a fresh take on the kind of timeless, tuneful fun that pop music used to be all about.
Read MoreAtticus Ross’ success in creating these pieces results in a listening experience quite a bit more harrowing and evocative than the lush and sunny Beach Boys harmonies people are accustomed to.
Read MoreThis was probably the loudest, rockingest Brian Wilson show I’ve ever seen.
Read MorePaul Dano invests the younger Brian Wilson with focused ecstasy, especially during his creation of the landmark album, Pet Sounds.
Read MoreNo Pier Pressure is Brian Wilson’s 11th solo album and it shows little diminution of his still-prodigious talents.
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Music Commentary: In Brian Wilson’s World, Bad Vibrations Are Never Far Away
The recent death of longtime guitarist Nicky Wonder just the latest setback for pop genius Brian Wilson
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