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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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bdp24
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@nicktheknife, the whiny voice in The Beach Boys is that of Mike Love, whom I abhor. Brian sang the high, falsetto parts. Carl Wilson had a nice voice, and it is he singing the melody on "God Only Knows".
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zufan
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Fascinating bio pic on Wilson a few years back. Paul Giamatti plays his dark mgr overlord ahole guy. They recreate the pet sounds sessions in the film respectfully. 

For me, the 'masterpiece' that I loathe is trout mask replica. Makes me want to self-harm. 
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rja
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r_f_sayles,
Oh boy, Gary Lewis & the Playboys!
Those lists made me groan although there
were a few excellent songs on them.
One of the problems with "oldies" is that
there were a tremendous number I didn't like.
laviathon
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Old thread. Still think the record is way overrated. 

But Hendrix overrated? 

There are two very underrated beach Boys albums. 

Friends, & Sunflower. 


jafant
18,798 posts
 
Another +vote for Sunflower.

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