An incredible mix of stellar pop songwriting, fresh and innovative production and Debbie Harry’s endless charisma. This album absolutely deserves its classic status.
There are plenty of albums that I don't think have any bad songs. There are a few albums I even think have all great songs. But Pet Sounds, oh its special. I would consider every song on this masterpiece one of my favorite songs of all time.
This would be a 10/10 album if it wasn't for 2 songs: Take A Load Off Your Feet and Student Demonstration Time. The ladder is Mike Love's vague and weird attempt at social commentary, and the former is just strange.
The lamest thing I've ever heard. Every song sounds exactly the same, aside from the two big singles, but even those aren't that good. Hash Pipe is supposed to sound badass but nothing sounds badass coming from someone as dorky as Rivers Cuomo, and Island In The Sun is the musical equivalent to warm milk.
One of the most unique and fascinating records ever recorded. Every song from the opening chorus to Good Vibrations is a mystery waiting to be solved, with layers of gorgeous production and composition, harmonies like a warm blanket and some of the most bizarre and cryptic lyrics of the 60s.
Not only a great pop album, but a great album in terms of songwriting. Each song explores the concept of love and/or heartbreak with a refreshing and unique perspective.
It's easy to get lost in this album. I hear it and think "how did they even do this?" Utterly breathtaking.
Every song on this album is gorgeous, but they all feel gorgeous in the same way. If it had more variety, this album could be incredible.
Probably the most exciting band of all the post-punk bands coming out of the UK right now. This EP certainly isn't perfect, but it shows a hell of a lot of potential. And "if you stream shape of you, youre going to hell" is the best lyric of 2021.