Brian Wilson – Smile
I decided for this review I would avoid the trend of remembering the delightful memories of the 60s and listen to the music for what it is. Lucky for Brian Wilson, what it is is a brilliant collection of melody, harmony, and imagery put together so flawlessly it ends up being one of the masterpieces of our time. Perhaps all time. I intentionally waited two months to review this album, just so i could make sure to soak it all up and give an honest fair review. From the subtle acapella aahs and oohs intro to the dreary cover of You Are My Sunshine, to the albums premier track Surf’s Up all the way through to the excellent raw re-recording of the classic Good Vibrations, Smile never lets up. It does what all great albums do by painting a picture that would simply not be the same without each note being exactly where it is, so rare in most albums put out.
By Jake D
