38. The Beach Boys - Today.
After a lengthy break, we begin our sonic odyssey once more. This recording was released in 1965, and was the eighth studio album from the Beach Boys.The band was looking to branch out from the genre of surf music, this album marked a move into a new direction; the songwriting was becoming more intricate, resulting in tracks with more depth than in their previous offerings. The musicianship on the album is spectacular, as are the unmistakable vocals. I do find the topical matter somewhat juvenile, the lyrics are lacking the same depth as the music. It could be taken out of context, but it seems like the album is made up of the concerns of a teenager hanging out at the malt shop in a 1950's movie. Listening to these songs, you get a whiff of that nostalgia of a simpler time, of an America that many say never actually happened. That being said, the time capsule aspect adds to the allure, and the overall vibe of the album turns out to be a positive one. The album begins with ...