The Beach Boys Surprisingly Strange Discography and History: Part 15
Sunflower
We finally reached the 1970s. There’s a lot to say about this one and what was going on with the band around this time so let’s get into it.
20/20 despite it all, did do better than Friends, in Europe it was a somewhat big hit even if in the US once again, it didn’t sell very well.
In april of 1969 the band sued their label for unpaid royalties, their contract with Capital was essentially ... read more
This may be my favorite release from the group (other than Pet Sounds) tbh. Just track after track of solid pop rock with great songwriting. Definitely one of their most easily-listenable albums.
Light 7/10
The Beach Boys Surprisingly Strange Discography and History: Part 15
Sunflower
We finally reached the 1970s. There’s a lot to say about this one and what was going on with the band around this time so let’s get into it.
20/20 despite it all, did do better than Friends, in Europe it was a somewhat big hit even if in the US once again, it didn’t sell very well.
In april of 1969 the band sued their label for unpaid royalties, their contract with Capital was essentially ... read more
Baroque pop at its most poppy and admittedly simple sounding sometimes. However much like the beach boys early 60s albums the sheer amount of positive energy here is infectious. Forever might just be the best non brian wilson song the band ever did. Absolutely worth the listen if you’ve enjoyed any previous albums from them.
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