Wednesday, September 23, 2009
I know. Like Gram what else can you say. He’s back. He finished Smile. Lucky Old Sun was OK – but not brill. Pet Sounds is one of the best albums ever recorded. He’s a genius. He’s touring incessantly. And maybe that’s the problem. The Guardian had an article recently asking why would you go see Brian again? As someone who experienced the first couple of Pet Sounds concerts in London (the whole audience was in tears, The level of emotion in The Royal Festival Hall was unlike anything I’ve ever seen or felt at a musical event – we had a few drinks before, as I’m sure everyone did – did I mention it was in London – but still the whole thing floored me). I love Brian (what’s not to love). But even I’m a little bored. He’s in a bit of a rut – playing the hits and a few things off the classic albums. I wish he’d look deeper into his catalog and do some of the more ambitious stuff - off Sunflower for example. He has a huge catalog. I know this stuff is hard to recreate – but he has an unbelievable band that can play and sing anything. I not saying take a break or go away – it took long enough to get you back here – but don’t stop trying. There’s so much you haven’t done yet.
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