The Beach Boys' 'Sail on Sailor - 1972' includes expanded versions of two albums recorded that year, plus a contemporaneous concert.
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Music Reviews: Beach Boys’ ‘Feel Flows,’ plus Colin Hay, Gram Parsons, and Ellen Foley
A five-CD set shines a light on recordings from the Beach Boys' underappreciated later years. Also, interpretive material from Colin Hay, rehearsal tapes from Gram Parsons, and new music from Ellen Foley.
Read More »Music Reviews: Allman Brothers Live, Plus California Music, Drew Weaver, and Bob Bradshaw
A previously unreleased 1971 concert features Duane Allman, plus a partial Beach Boys reunion and more.
Read More »Music Reviews: Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks’s ‘Orange Crate Art,’ Plus Jenny Reynolds, Jason Daniels Band, Easy Love
An expanded edition of Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks's "Orange Crate Art," plus three noteworthy new releases.
Read More »A Massive Anthology Showcases the Bakersfield Sound
A 10-CD box set chronicles the rise of country music’s Bakersfield sound. Plus, releases from Brian Wilson and the Carter Family.
Read More »The Enduring Myth of Endless Summers
Like most myths, endless summer has some basis in truth – we yearn for it and it comes; we hope it never ends, yet we know it always will.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Beach Boys – ‘Classic Albums: Pet Sounds’
Directed by Martin R. Smith, this memorable celebration of pure talent and collaboration comes highly recommended. It is also available on Blu-ray.
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Beach Boys – ‘Good Vibrations Tour’
Climb aboard the time machine for the original lineup performing many hits live in concert, circa 1976.
Read More »Music Review: The Beach Boys – “Live – The 50th Anniversary Tour”
The Beach Boys have released a fine document of their epic 50th Anniversary Tour. Surf's up!
Read More »Music DVD Review: The Beach Boys – Live In Concert: 50th Anniversary
The endless summer lives on.
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