Sunflower / Surf's Up by The Beach Boys

Sunflower / Surf's Up

The Beach Boys

2000

Sunflower / Surf's Up is a Rock album by The Beach Boys, originally released in 2000. On Gatefold: 13 pressings tracked, owned by 3 collectors.

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Psych Rock
  • layered
  • yearning
  • coastal

About

Though the Beach Boys are best-known for their classic summer-fun hits, the band's resident genius, Brian Wilson, sculpted several underrated albums of complex, inspired orchestrated pop. 1970's <i>Sunflower</i> represents a true group effort, with each member pitching in. Harmonies flourish, co-writings are strong, and Dennis Wilson and Bruce Johnston emerge with some of the album's most touching moments. Bruce Johnston's "Deirdre" evokes memories of the old days, while updating the sound and groove with a smart yet elaborate arrangement. His "Tears In the Morning" takes the Beach Boys' classic sound and gives it an early-70s feel. "At My Window" retains a psychedelic flavour. Dennis' "Got To Know The Woman" provides an upbeat, vintage rock 'n' roll sound, while "Forever" ranks among the group's finest ballads. Brian and Mike Love join forces for the vocal weave of "All I Wanna Do," while Carl Wilson and Brian are in fine spirits for "This Whole World." The U.K. press and fans have always recognised the band's achievements, while, ironically, their U.S. counterparts were slower to discover the brilliance in their own backyard.

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Tracklist

  1. Sunflower
  2. 1Slip On Through2:19
  3. 2This Whole World1:58
  4. 3Add Some Music To Your Day3:36
  5. 4Got To Know The Woman2:43
  6. 5Deirdre3:29
  7. 6It's About Time2:58
  8. 7Tears In The Morning4:11
  9. 8All I Wanna Do2:36
  10. 9Forever2:42
  11. 10Our Sweet Love2:41
  12. 11At My Window2:32
  13. 12Cool, Cool Water5:04
  14. Surf's Up
  15. 13Don't Go Near The Water2:42
  16. 14Long Promised Road3:34
  17. 15Take A Load Off Your Feet2:31
  18. 16Disney Girls (1957)4:11
  19. 17Student Demonstration Time4:02
  20. 18Feel Flows4:49
  21. 19Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song)1:57
  22. 20A Day In The Life Of A Tree3:10
  23. 21'Til I Die2:44
  24. 22Surf's Up4:11

Credits

Performers

3 collectors on Gatefold own this · 13 pressings tracked on Gatefold