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Brian Wilson

Rock Album Review: “Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson” — A Summery Pleasure

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.

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Featured, Music, Review, Rock Tagged: Brian Wilson, Jason M. Rubin, M. Ward, Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson, She & Him, The Beach Boys, Zooey Deschanel

Film Review: “Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road” — Getting Close to a Legend of Pop Music

What comes across most clearly to the viewer is that every single day — practically every single hour — is a struggle for Brian Wilson.

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Brent Wilson, Brian Wilson, Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road, Jason M. Rubin, The Beach Boys

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

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Commentary, Featured, Music, Rock Tagged: Brian Wilson, Nicky Wonder, Wondermints

Book Review: “I Am Brian Wilson” — The Mystery Remains

The central mystery of the life of Brian Wilson: How did such a sweet and fragile soul create such complex and enduring music?

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Books, Featured, Music, Review Tagged: Beach Boys, Ben Greenman, Brian Wilson, Da Capo Press, I am Brian Wilson: A Memoir, Ken Bader

Rock Commentary: Made For These Times — “Pet Sounds” Turns 50

What is there to say about an album that Rolling Stone ranked #2 in its 2003 list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”?

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Featured, Music, Popular Music, Rock Tagged: 50th anniversary, Brian Wilson, Jason M. Rubin, Love & Mercy, Pet Sounds

CD Review: Weezer’s ‘Beach Album’ — A Pleasing Breeze of Power Pop

This 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.

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Featured, Music, Popular Music, Review, Rock Tagged: Brian Wilson, pop music, Rivers Cuomo, The Beach Boys, The White Album, Weezer

Album Review: Innovative “Love & Mercy” Soundtrack is Worth the Wait

Atticus 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.

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Featured, Music, Popular Music, Review, Rock Tagged: Atticus Ross, Beach Boys, Bill Pohlad, Brian Wilson, Jason M. Rubin, Love & Mercy

Concert Review: Expecting the Unexpected — Brian Wilson Delights at Boston’s Blue Hills Bank Pavilion

This was probably the loudest, rockingest Brian Wilson show I’ve ever seen.

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Featured, Music, Review, Rock Tagged: Beach Boys, Blue Hills Pavilion, Brian Wilson, Rodriguez

Film Review: “Love & Mercy” – A Compelling Life of Brian

Paul Dano invests the younger Brian Wilson with focused ecstasy, especially during his creation of the landmark album, Pet Sounds.

By: Ken Bader Filed Under: Featured, Film, Review Tagged: Beach Boys, Bill Pohlad, Brian Wilson, John Cusack, Ken Bader, Love & Mercy, Paul Dano

Fuse Album Review: Brian Wilson — The Ultimate Rock & Roll Survivor

No Pier Pressure is Brian Wilson’s 11th solo album and it shows little diminution of his still-prodigious talents.

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Featured, Music, Review, Rock Tagged: Brian Wilson, No Pier Pressure, Pet Sounds, Smile, The Beach Boys

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