http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Wed, 14 May 2008 09:02:07 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/27/171132.php#comment-717864 I totally agree with Mr Gardner. There was no attempt at making anything progressive here ,although it turned out to be something totally original, as James said, the unplugged concept that was about 20 years ahead of it's time. 717864@blogcritics.org Wed, 14 May 2008 09:02:07 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/27/171132.php#comment-714022 David: While I don't always agree with them, I've been enjoying your Beach Boys reviews. And while "Party" is near the bottom of my list of BB releases, I think I regard it more highly than you do. My feeling is the casual, sophomoric qualities were intentional, intended by Brian to make the "party" recording sound legitimate. As you are probably aware, this album was a sham; the phony party effects were recorded separately from the loose renditions of the songs. I think, as a bid to buy time, it was clever and it includes some fun renditions (although I don't care if I never hear this version of "Barbara Ann" again). And "Party" is at least notable for introducing the "unplugged" concept! Please keep the reviews coming. 714022@blogcritics.org Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:39:29 EDT