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After years of wallowing in the dustbin of oldies radio formats, the Beach Boys found their cool factor climb with the re-release of Pet Sounds, thanks largely to the legend of troubled songwriter Brian Wilson. Critics, musicians, and producers are listening to Pet Sounds more and more - it is a breath of fresh ideas that have been laying dormant for 30 years. In a world of of guitar-driven pop, todays young musicians pay tribute to the kitchen-sink sounds of the Beach Boy's masterpiece.
Dave Wills
Posted on August 18, 2008 at 01:35 PM | Permalink
Review of The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds
A very good overview on the emerging phenomenon of the Pet Sounds album and how it rehabilitated the Beach Boys' reputation in the 90's.