Any SMiLe-o-philes here?

[AverageJoe]

On the 28th of this month, Brian Wilson is releasing the legendary SMiLE album that he began with the Beach Boys 37 years ago but never finished. He's re-recorded the material with his new band and the reviewers say it's GREAT.

Man, I cannot wait.

[OneBlueSky]

1. I've been waiting for this . . .

since I first heard about it almost a year ago . . . this is a true rock & roll historical event, and I'll be placing my order soon . . .

[AverageJoe]

2. I've been debating whether to order it online

or buy it at someplace here in town. I think I'm gonna buy it here. I'll tell you what, though, it's been in the top twenty at Amazon for weeks. Seems like it's bound to chart with all of the pre-release sales.

Yes, I'm giddy.

[elperromagico]

3. Should be interesting to hear.

The fragments I've heard (on the Good Vibrations box set, for instance) are beautiful.

[The_Casual_Observer]

4. Yes, I had a bootleg cassette of the original "Smile" album

about 20 years ago, Pieced together from the tapes. The extended Heroes and Villains with the Hawaiian stuff, Wind chimes, Old Master Painter/You are My Sunshine are some of the most unique strange pieces of music ever composed.
I have got to hear this remake.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

5. YES! I love ALL things Brian

and have been waiting for this...and the LA show!

[AverageJoe]

6. I ordered tickets for the Atlanta show

but they've not shown up yet. Hope nothing's wrong.

Yes, all things Brian--I love them, too!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

7. Love and Mercy is one of my healing songs

when I feel really down

[AverageJoe]

8. Love and mercy that's what we need tonight

so love and mercy to you and your friends tonight.

Yes, a lovely, necessary song. I'm big on "This Whole World," too. But my absolute faves are "Don't Worry, Baby," and "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times."

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

9. But columnated ruins Do..mi..no

gets me going too...I LOVE this guy's soul!

[AverageJoe]

A diamond necklace played the pawn....

Yes, Brian Wilson is a transcendent being of light. Nope, not kidding.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

11. So true you had to say it twice

right on...I am going to bed now...lest you think I would ignore an opportunity to fawn over Brian some more....oh...btw...God Only Knows is one of the ALL TIME BEST love songs ever made...

[AverageJoe]

12. I may not always love you

but long as there are stars above you
you'll never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it
God only knows what I'd be without you


Yep, it doesn't get much better than that.

Brian Wilson rules.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

13. and it is like angels singing to hear it

goodnight

[AverageJoe]

14. 'night

The night was so young
and everything still....

[AverageJoe]

10. A diamond necklace played the pawn....

Yes, Brian Wilson is a transcendent being of light. Nope, not kidding.

On edit: oops, hit the send button twice. Sorry 'bout that.

[jpgray]

15. Yes, but... it's not Brian Wilson's SMiLE, I don't think

Seems to me more like the demos and some seventies arrangements Brian dismissed earlier set up and recorded by the Wondermints. I really hope it is good, but I think it will be a disappointment.

[AverageJoe]

16. The reviews have been spectacular

The things I've read suggest that it's pretty much Brian and VDP's work, with some help from his musical director in the Wondermints. It won't be the record we would have had in 1967, but I think it's gonna be a winner. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, anyhow.

[Screaming Lord Byron]

17. Why did he feel the need to re-record it?

Contractural nonsense?

[AverageJoe]

18. I suspect that's part of it

and there were probably also technical and artistic reasons. SMiLE, of course, was never a finished product before now and maybe what he had to work with in the old tapes just didn't cut it for him anymore. Plus, the Beach Boys were never behind the original project. My guess is that he wanted to do it all himself and make a statement from where he is today.

Regardless, I can't wait to get my grubby little hands on this CD.