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Pet Sounds: Most Overrated Album of All Time?

Try as I might -- and I have tried very hard -- I just don't get the "genius" of this album. I know that George Martin said that Sgt Pepper would have never happened without Pet Sounds, but I don't think the two are even in the same league. What am I missing?
jeffreybowman2k

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jafant
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Another +vote for Sunflower.

Happy Listening!
jafant
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bdp24
Excellent points, as always, all around. Even though it was a long time ago to most of the population, 1965 going into1966, The Beach Boys / The Beatles,  were really hitting their song-crafting strides. Next came creativity (genius) on Pet Sounds and Sgt. Pepper respectively.
Both bands really did not stop on those historic, concept albums. I feel that both bands finished the 1960's very strongly releases-wise.
Happy Listening!


jafant
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Never. Concur w/ above, the album was envisioned as a complete work and enabled Brian to showcase his vocal arranging, production skills. One must closely listen to the many 'layers' of harmony...
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