Surf's Up
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Very cool epic
Shit's almost on par with pet sounds, and those three last songs by Wilson are fuckin depressing
Great album, I love to see it
Favourite tracks: ★ Long Promised Road, A Day in the Life of a Tree, Surf's Up
Released on August 20th, 1971, Surf's Up is the seventeenth album by the American rock band the Beach Boys.
Surf's Up addresses environmental, social, and health concerns even more than the band's previous releases. This was because of the band's newly recruited co-manager Jack Rieley, who strove to revamp the band's image after their terrible reception to the band's recent albums and tours.
On the evening of July 29th, 1970, Brian Wilson (with Mike Love and Bruce Johnston) gave his first ... read more
The album cover says it all... While still the Beach Boys at its core, this record drops the sun-soaked pop tunes in favor of a more introspective and existential tone which thankfully results in a grim, yet also touching set of tracks.
Standout Tracks: Don't Go Near The Water, Long Promised Road, Feel Flows, A Day In The Life Of A Tree, 'Til I Die
FAVS: Don't Go Near the Water, Long Promised Road, Disney Girls, Feel Flows, A Day in the Life of a Tree, 'Til I Die, Surf's Up
Tbh, this album wasn't even in my horizon until I randomly stumbled upon it's emaculate cover art one day on twitter. Upon first listen I gotta say I am utterly stunned. Its rich tapestry combines creativity, emotion, experimentation, and lyrical complexes to create a timeless work of sonic craftsmanship.
Highlights: Student Demonstration Time, Feel Flows, and Long Promised Road.
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Track List
| 1 | Don't Go Near the Water 2:37 | 83 |
| 2 | Long Promised Road 3:28 | 91 |
| 3 | Take a Load Off Your Feet 2:28 | 67 |
| 4 | Disney Girls (1957) 4:07 | 90 |
| 5 | Student Demonstration Time 3:54 | 63 |
| 6 | Feel Flows 4:44 | 83 |
| 7 | Lookin' at Tomorrow (A Welfare Song) 1:54 | 81 |
| 8 | A Day in the Life of a Tree 3:04 | 89 |
| 9 | 'Til I Die 2:29 | 89 |
| 10 | Surf's Up 4:11 | 96 |
Total Length: 32 minutes
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9mo
disney girls is one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard and I was in love for every single lyric, my mood was heavenly. Then a student Demonstration time went on
1y
damn you really came back two months later just to get made at Student Demonstration Time huh
Added on: March 16, 2013