Any fans for Pet Sounds?

gmku · 11.08.2006, 11:14 AM

I don't know why, but I've always been very much on the fence about this album. I know it's heralded as a pop masterpiece and everything, and the new reissue on double vinyl with both stereo and mono versions looks mighty inviting. But still, from what I've heard from the album (I don't own it and have never heard it in its entirety), I find the songs rather boring and annoying.

What am I missing?

fishmonkey · 11.08.2006, 11:26 AM

love it
love the Beach Boys also.

nomowish · 11.08.2006, 12:24 PM

Maybe you'll appreciate the songs when you listen to the album.

scott v · 11.08.2006, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nomowish

Maybe you'll appreciate the songs when you listen to the album.

exactly... you have to listen in and beyond just the vocals, the arrangements are stellar and musical is composed quite excellently.

Danny Himself · 11.08.2006, 12:58 PM

You only dislike 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?'. It's an amazing album. Dontcha love 'Caroline No'?

Gulasch Noir · 11.08.2006, 12:59 PM

Can't find any access to that album either.

nomowish · 11.08.2006, 01:04 PM

Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) is so warm

I Know There's An Answer is so frighteningly about me

It's been two years since I last heard it so I can't remember how all of the songs sound. But it reminds me of that one semester in college when I thought I wanted to be a photographer. I can smell the photo development room.

gmku · 11.08.2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nomowish

Maybe you'll appreciate the songs when you listen to the album.

I suppose that's a very logical point.

I'm lukewarm based on hearing the songs in isolation, mostly radio play or at parties, etc. The songs never really hooked me in those circumstances, not enough to want to run out and buy the album.

sun city girl · 11.08.2006, 02:16 PM

it's wonderful!

nomowish · 11.08.2006, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gmku

I suppose that's a very logical point.

I'm lukewarm based on hearing the songs in isolation, mostly radio play or at parties, etc. The songs never really hooked me in those circumstances, not enough to want to run out and buy the album.

Find a used copy somewhere, like at Amazon.com (there are $4 ones). Maybe you'll dig it since your expectations are low.

Tokolosh · 11.08.2006, 03:26 PM

I love it. It's a concept album, and should be listened to from beginning to end. I don't find it annoying at all. It's pure sound and beautiful love songs make it one of the best albums ever recorded. Brian at his peak.

PAULYBEE2656 · 11.08.2006, 03:39 PM

"pet sounds is ok. pet sounds deserves its place in music history. pet sounds is fine. its not a masterpiece, its not a greatest recording ever, its just fine"

- paulybee (paulybees' head)

nomowish · 11.08.2006, 03:49 PM

South Florida's Classic Rock station never plays this band's music. Are they considered a rock band? SF's Classic [Pop] Rock station is actually more annoying than contemporary pop stations because at least the latter introduces you to something new.

nomowish · 11.08.2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bytor Peltor

Most classic rock stations don't play the Beach Boys music, but Oldies station do. Classic rock stations will play the hell out of, "All Right Now" by Free, but no Beach Boy's......unless it's on a syndicated show like, FLASHBACK.

When making a list of TOP TEN albums of all time, I'm not sure if I have 'Pet Sounds' on that list......but without 'Pet Sounds,' I know some of the albums on my top ten list wouldn't exist. 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' probably wouldn't be what we know today......neither would music in general.

'Pet Sounds' may very well have been the first "popular / mainstream" album focusing on the entire album as a whole instead of just songs being released on an album. For this reason, I feel it's a masterpiece......but it still probably wouldn't make my Top Ten list.

Flashback... glorious Flashback. There's another late-night show that airs on SF's Classic Rock station that plays nothing but Garage Rock. It's hosted by one of the dudes from The Sopranos.

If PET SOUNDS is in fact the first "concept album" then God bless it; I love Albums.

Silent Dan Speaks · 11.08.2006, 08:45 PM

I love it.

When I'm entirely too stressed out, it's a lifesaver.

gmku · 11.09.2006, 03:57 AM

Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the recommendations. Based on the strength of them, I was "this close" to picking it up at the store today, but then I saw Living in the Material World. Maybe someday I'll pick it up.

I've been burned though. I bought Love's Forever Changes a few months back based on its great reputation and I absolutely abhor it. I think it's because I'm not too much into "pop".

PAULYBEE2656 · 11.09.2006, 04:10 AM

forever changes is vastly superior album to pet sounds!!! good call!

gmku · 11.09.2006, 04:12 AM

Really? I'll have to give it some more listens, I guess. I just can't get into Forever Changes, for some reason.

PAULYBEE2656 · 11.09.2006, 06:08 AM

just a personal opinion. give it time, it will grow on you like a festering sore.....

11.08.2006, 11:14 AM	#1
gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	I don't know why, but I've always been very much on the fence about this album. I know it's heralded as a pop masterpiece and everything, and the new reissue on double vinyl with both stereo and mono versions looks mighty inviting. But still, from what I've heard from the album (I don't own it and have never heard it in its entirety), I find the songs rather boring and annoying. What am I missing? __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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fishmonkey invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,670	love it love the Beach Boys also. __________________ "Pescescimmia ha grandi bulbi oculari blu, ognuno attaccato su un lato della sua testa, in modo tale da risucire a guardare indietro senza girare la sua testa pesciosa"
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nomowish children of satan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 373	Maybe you'll appreciate the songs when you listen to the album.
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Danny Himself invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9,623	You only dislike 'Wouldn't It Be Nice?'. It's an amazing album. Dontcha love 'Caroline No'?
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11.08.2006, 12:59 PM	#6
Gulasch Noir the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vienna Posts: 862	Can't find any access to that album either.
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11.08.2006, 01:04 PM	#7
nomowish children of satan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 373	Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) is so warm I Know There's An Answer is so frighteningly about me It's been two years since I last heard it so I can't remember how all of the songs sound. But it reminds me of that one semester in college when I thought I wanted to be a photographer. I can smell the photo development room.
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11.08.2006, 02:16 PM	#9
sun city girl the end of the ugly Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: finland Posts: 945	it's wonderful!
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11.08.2006, 03:26 PM	#11
Tokolosh invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Plaza de Toros Posts: 6,731	I love it. It's a concept album, and should be listened to from beginning to end. I don't find it annoying at all. It's pure sound and beautiful love songs make it one of the best albums ever recorded. Brian at his peak.
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11.08.2006, 03:39 PM	#12
PAULYBEE2656 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wexford, rep of ireland Posts: 6,930	"pet sounds is ok. pet sounds deserves its place in music history. pet sounds is fine. its not a masterpiece, its not a greatest recording ever, its just fine" - paulybee (paulybees' head) __________________ myspace facebook *twitter*
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11.08.2006, 03:49 PM	#13
nomowish children of satan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Miami Posts: 373	South Florida's Classic Rock station never plays this band's music. Are they considered a rock band? SF's Classic [Pop] Rock station is actually more annoying than contemporary pop stations because at least the latter introduces you to something new.
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11.08.2006, 08:45 PM	#15
Silent Dan Speaks the destroyed room Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 603	I love it. When I'm entirely too stressed out, it's a lifesaver.
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11.09.2006, 03:57 AM	#16
gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the recommendations. Based on the strength of them, I was "this close" to picking it up at the store today, but then I saw Living in the Material World. Maybe someday I'll pick it up. I've been burned though. I bought Love's Forever Changes a few months back based on its great reputation and I absolutely abhor it. I think it's because I'm not too much into "pop". __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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11.09.2006, 04:10 AM	#17
PAULYBEE2656 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wexford, rep of ireland Posts: 6,930	forever changes is vastly superior album to pet sounds!!! good call! __________________ myspace facebook *twitter*
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11.09.2006, 04:12 AM	#18
gmku invito al cielo Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oxford, England Posts: 15,225	Really? I'll have to give it some more listens, I guess. I just can't get into Forever Changes, for some reason. __________________ Ever notice how this place just basically, well, sucks.
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11.09.2006, 06:08 AM	#19
PAULYBEE2656 invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: wexford, rep of ireland Posts: 6,930	just a personal opinion. give it time, it will grow on you like a festering sore..... __________________ myspace facebook *twitter*
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