Arts Fuse writers continue their countdown of great music celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. This month’s list includes such big names as Bob Dylan, ZZ Top, The Who, The Beach Boys, and George Rochberg.
The Beach Boys
Rock Album Review: The Beach Boys, “Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions, 1969-1971”
It’s quite clear that the fickle record-buying public really screwed up in the early ’70s; the Beach Boys were on top of their game.
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.
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.
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.
Fuse Rock Commentary: May 2013 — The Pinnacle of a Great Year in Rock
“Gonna Make a Record in the Month of May” — May 2013 and Why This Year Already Beats 2012
Coming Attractions: Set the Tempo for 2012 — Music to Kick off the New Year in Boston and Beyond
While many critics decried 2011 as a musical wasteland, New England residents can allow auld acquaintance to be forgot in 2012 with the cornucopia of music that’s coming to the Northeast. Warm up with these winter events …