Pet Sounds

Definitely an art piece in full. From the head of the creator to the groove of the lp, this was carefully constructed with a specific sound in mind and it definitely shows. Although overly sentimental, it manages to overcome that perhaps by the sheer baroqueness surrounding it. This to me is also part of the birth of the artist as being in control of their art and not getting shelved just because it is possibly not going to be economically successful. One cannot deny the perfect success of lyrics and sound of "God only knows". I do wish Heroes and villians had been on this album.

Album Nr. 58 Ach ja. Die Beach Boys. Gutes Album. Jedoch mit dem einen und dem anderen schwächeren Titel.

It’s a well-respected album. But I’ve listened to it before, and it just doesn’t do it for me. Most of the songs sound the same. “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” is always a fun song to listen to though.

Wouldn’t it be nice. God only knows. Classic.

Great album. I don’t want to say underrated because it is obviously a a classic and critically acclaimed but maybe disproportionately rated. Probably one of the best 60’s pop records. Super innovative and influential. Brian Wilson’s songwriting and arranging is really unique. I love “ wasn’t made for these times” and “god only knows”

What a masterpiece! This album is pretty much perfect in every way, the songwriting is incredible and the arrangements are genius. God only knows is a perfect song.

So great and brings back so many memories for me: beach boys are one of my dad’s favorites and he played them all summer long when I was growing up. God only knows is so freaking amazing

A classic album!

This sounds like what heavens gate was listening to when they ascended. Let me go home... Where I won't be listening to this album. Ever. Couldn't finish

I can appreciate the production values of this, even though it is not something I'd listen to actively.

Not a fan. I understand it's an iconic album, but I can't bring myself to listen to it. It can stay in that era.

Knowing the reputation if this album, I guess I expected more. I've never listened to it, only some of the singles. I can tell that its good, and appreciate the influence it had on lots of things I enjoy that came later. And a few of the tracks on here I really enjoyed (I know there's an answer, especially, but it just made me want to go listen to the sonic youth cover)

While I really appreciate what they were going for, it unfortunately still sounds like the beach boys at times, which is to day, ok. Best of the beach boys by far.

just incredible. If I could, I would rate it six stars.

My third album here is an existing fav Fav tracks: God only knows (obviously) Ik there’s an answer I just wasnt made for these times Wouldn’t it be nice

A costo di dire un'eresia, ma c'è una certa monotonia di fondo. Avrei comunque voluto esserci in California nel 1966. Alcune canzoni di questo album rimangono immortali.

an absolute classic start to finish

Solid album. Standout songs: I'm Waiting for the Day I Know Theres an Answer I Just Wasnt Made for these Times

I liked the album more than I thought I would. Especially since I found it started too slow after the banger of an opening. The way they use their voices as a whole not just to sing lyrics but as an entire secondary (not using this term to reduce it's merit) instrument is phenomenal though.

Greatest album ever

It’s one of the greatest albums ever, enough said.

Great easy listening, well produced

Solid album, for me a greatest hits is probably better for me with a band like this. But I think if I were more of a fan of the Beach Boys that this album would really stand out.

The ideal pop album. Every song is immaculately detailed and embellished. For example, look at how much Wouldn't It Be Nice packs into three minutes, with numberous instrumental passages, denouements and clever use of ritardando. The arrangements are expertly utilised, and never distract from the pop nature of the record, and every tune takes more shape than Smile would. The production, sharp, and unobtrusive, is the greatest evidence of Brian Wilson's genius as a producer, and still is greatly influential in the pop world. However it doesn't take genius to realise that the power of Pet Sounds lies in the direct emotion and clarity of every moment of it. And every part, every line, still sounds immaculate and universal.

Love songs as lovely as they can get. You can tell that they mastered this album for the speakers in home at the times, but even today with the remasters it doesnt miss a beat making that iconic beach boy harmony dance inside your ears.

The product of one man’s fevered imagination, and vision…incredible

Has some great songs, but also some pretty mid ones. Wouldn’t It Be Nice, God Only Knows, Sloop John B are the best on the album. Many of the other songs are largely forgettable.

Wouldn't it be nice, Sloop John B

Know it well

Just annoying

Das ganze Album klingt wie eine Kirchenmesse, but in a good way.

It's been ages since I listened to this album. For all the accolades it gets, I was hoping for more when it came up today. That's not to say it's bad or that I disliked it, I guess I was just expecting to be blown away. The production is amazing, great sound and instrumentation all the way through. The songs are...fine. Wouldn't It Be Nice and God Only Knows of course are classics and probably on most people's top 100. Sloop John B is a song I totally forgot about but I always loved. All that said, this is a super fun record and I would absolutely listen to it again. This is one of the albums that if I saw it in the record store I would pick it up for sure and play it a few times a year. So in that sense, it’s a good one to me. #2 album of all time as suggested by Rolling Stone (for what that's worth)? Definitely not. But enjoyable nonetheless. I'd give it a 3.75/5 but will round up to 4.

Already thought this was one of the best.

Buena banda.

I can't. I couldn't finish it. I just don't like this style of music.

God Only Knows is one of the best songs ever crafted.

Pet Sounds stands as a pivotal album in the history of music, marking a significant change in how albums were made. Brian Wilson's innovative direction and careful craftsmanship resulted in a work of immense ambition, known for its intricate arrangements, refined musicality, and heartfelt lyrics. This influential album is widely recognised as one of the greatest in the realm of popular music, credited with reshaping the boundaries of rock music and inspiring future generations of artists. Notably, Pet Sounds pioneered the concept album format in rock music, threading a coherent narrative throughout its tracks and transforming the album into a profound artistic statement. I was fortunate enough to experience Brian perform this album live and it still gives me goosebumps thinking back to it. Pet Sounds offers an unforgettable journey into Wilson's creative brilliance and one that everyone should experience. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 9 STAND OUT TRACK - Sloop John B

♥️♥️♥️

Obviously a 5. Read the wiki and I didn’t realise this thing was pretty much all Brian Wilson. I listened to a stereo version which I thought sounded awesome, I struggle a bit with mono as I can find it hard to pick out instruments (even on my mega Sonys). Think the stereo mix really shows off the production and sounds he used. Deffo gonna b listening to this again. I listened to it on the train to Córdoba

Not much too say about this that hasn't been said already, but I'll try: 1. This album has a world you get lost in, like a film for your mind 2.That world is a teenage twilight zone, an uncynical ponderance of the child, the adult, and the desire to save the child from the adult. It pushes deep buttons that are memories free of nostalgia of flickers of time of the age when you know your folks are full of shit, and you will never be full of shit. 3. Angelic Choirs abound. So beautiful, they should paint the lyrical narratives on the ceilings cathedrals and the like. 4."The Sloop John B" is when you score beer. Just fabulous.

I know this is supposed to be a masterpiece and I really tried but it just sounds so cloying and awful. If this site had 1/2 stars I’d go even lower.

Such a classic!

The best Beach Boys album and probably the biggest change in genre/sound from their previous albums. Unique instrumentation and arrangements. Subdued percussion. Beautiful vocals. Brian took the Beach Boys formula and made it modern and unique by abandoning the "surf/party song" pattern. God Only Knows gets me every time. Amazing that Good Vibrations was not on this album - it was a single. Brian and the Boys were amazing for this brief time.

Brian Wilson is second only to Paul McCartney for the gift of melody in songwriting. A genius

I really, really wish I liked this more than I do. Wouldnt It Be Nice and God Only Knows are two of my favorite songs of all time. If only the other tracks on the album didn't make me go to sleep... It's still a 3 star just for these 2 songs.

klassiker des seichten Surfsounds

Unpopular opinion but I think this is one of the most overrated albums of all time. Yes, the productions is good. Wouldn't It Be Nice and God Only Knows are fine songs but the rest is just Brian Wilson deteriorating into madness while Mike Love is a punchable asshole.

Rock critics look on this as a masterpiece; One of the greatest albums of all time. See what I did there with the GOAT reference. It is a great album, full of lots of hit songs and pristine production. There's also a lot of songs on here that you never have heard of. Good songs that don't make the Greatest Hits albums or get much play on Classic Rock Radio and playlists. The problem is, this album is so tied to Brian Wilson's quest for production perfection, that it's easy to forget that it's just another Beach Boys album, not much different than others. It's worth a listen to if only for Wouldn't It Be Nice and Sloop John B. The song namesake Pet Sounds, though, is kind of gimmicky.

.It's always a summer-feeling when i hear them.

Sounded like summer.

wow another band. as usual i know ONE song off the album. love that first song. the second song was like. ok? what is going on? cool. sounds pretty overall. OH another song i knowwww. god only knows. of course. love that one. easy listening album. noice.

Brian Wilson's finest. Blending their tiered pop sound into a revolutionary record.

I don‘t know why, but I don‘t like the Beach Boys. Perhaps there was a time, I heard too much of them.

Love love love!!!

I’ve owned this album for decades and listened to it a hundred times or more. It’s almost too big to rate. It’s been lauded as one of the top two or three albums of all time for longer than I’ve been alive, but how often does someone decide to spin Pet Sounds just for the hell of it? Maybe the baby boomers’ lead-exposure-damaged brains cause them to think an anxious and depressed twenty-something boy band member who had until that point only made songs about surfing, cars and girls but decided to hire a bunch of studio musicians with the deliberate intention of making the greatest rock album of all time and then started playing glockenspiels and coca-cola bottles is good. Maybe it’s just three hits, a bunch of filler, and one full on Exotica song for some reason. I don’t know. But when an album kicks off with “Wouldn’t it Be Nice” and then goes on to contain “Sloop John B” and “God Only Knows”, it’s hard not to give it full marks. “Here Today” and “I’m Waiting for the Day” aren’t too bad either. Ultimately, I am trying to rate albums based on how I feel about them as an individual and not based on their place in rock history or whatever. For me, Pet Sounds is a cool sounding and pretty album that I can appreciate for not being afraid to get real weird. But I don’t consider it one of my all-time favorites.

Pure vibes front to back. I often forget how wonderfully creative The Beach Boys were. Love this record

I love the Beach Boys… but they are a band for a specific mood. Or for summertime. The album is good, not great and not in season right now.

I wanted to hate this album, I really did. Aside from the more popular songs we've all heard a million times in movies, commercials and on the oldies station, many other songs on here we're quite original. I can understand the hype and why it was so groundbreaking at the time. Not an album I'd put on at random though. I'd need the sun shining on my face and an extra Zoloft in my bloodstream before I'd revisit.

I loved this album. Even the songs I didn't know where easy to enjoy. The ones I did know are absolute classics, in my opinion. The music and songs are SO simple but also so heartfelt and warm.

Banger of an album. Fun fact- The Beach Boys was my first concert. I was 5 years old.

Some of the arrangements can be a bit much, but there is a reason this is considered a masterpiece. Even when it's too much it still works.

Nice album

Very classic, felt like I knew most of the songs. Great album from start to finish.

Favourite tracks: god only knows; sloop John b; wouldn't it be nice; wasn't made for these times; Caroline no; I know there's an answer

4* for God Only Knows alone

Long album, has some of the famous songs. Could be worth a short listening to some of the songs that haven't stuck around so much.

Other than the couple of hits, the album was a bit too slow.

God Only Knows is one of the greatest songs ever written.

Could this be in my top 5?

My favorite album of all time.

Gorgeous music, some of which of course I remembered from my early years in the 1960's, but really enjoyed hearing the songs which didn't make Top 40, like I Know There's an Answer. Amazing album.

Not entirely sure what's going on with the ambient sounds combined with the retro/dweeby vibe of most of the songs. Was it retro/dweeby at the time? Not sure. Anyway. It's Beach Boys.

Good, solid, classic Beach Boys. Several good songs I either previously starred or starred this time.

Meh

one of the best albums ever recorded

Hippie kinda vibe! Too long a bit too similar the tracks

Ja, goh. Herkenbare nummers. Over het algemeen goed vermaakt. 3/5.

Disappointingly dreary. Nice harmonies.

I’ve known that this is considered a masterpiece for decades, cos people I admired musically mentioned its influence. It left me absolutely cold, ironically, considering its origins. 3 decent tracks that I know well (but would never seek out) and the rest just sounded like filler. Outdated filler.

One of those albums I’ve always heard of as being on the lists of albums you must listen to so wasn’t surprised to have it pop up on here. I’d never heard it though. Apart from the obvious hits. Not sure I’ll listen to it again but I did like “Let’s go away for a while”. Then it finished and some Stevie Wonder came on my iTunes and that was much better. Sorry, Boys.

There have only been a few albums like this in history. Multiple hits and no bad songs.

Some really great songs!

I feel like this went over my head? Like I missed the vibe?

4.5, but lets give it a five.

Ive listened to this a few times in the past due to its hype, but I dont really get it. It often comes out top from quite reputable music journalists as ‘best album of all time’, which surprises me. Its a good, pop album with some big songs on. But there’s quite a bit fluff and filler for me overall, and it’s just a bit too light and airy. Like every song I feel has been done before by one band or another. Maybe thats credit to Beach Boys for getting there first, or maybe its because it’s a simple tried and tested formula. I dunno. Its good, but it’s not the best.

I do understand the huge reputation this album has now, its much deeper and accomplished than other beach boys. Get the feeling it was heavily influenced by the Beatles and to be fair God only knows would fit nicely on any of their stuff. Though I can tell it's a well made album, in general it isn't for me. It's all a bit too nice, there's kind of two gears, mildly happy and mildly sad. Think it's largely just how music sounded in that time but it makes a whole album a bit pedestrian. That's not to say it isn't very listenable but I'm not excited.

I expected to like the album a lot, but I don't. It is dreary. Other than Wouldn't It Be Nice, everything sounds roughly the same. God Only Knows is miserable. I've read the Wikipedia article, and reviews, but I just don't get it, the hype. Probably my own fault. Thoroughly disappointed.

Leans far to much on the psychedelic side for my liking. I'm just not into the dream like sound their music has. Highlights: Wouldn't It Be Nice

I've listened to this album before....Aside from the 2 hits, none of this really does anything for me. Very dated now. Appreciate that it was great at the time 2.5

One of the most icon albums not just in the Beach Boys catalogue but in general. Very wintery - with the jingling and the like. God Only Knows is in a bunch of Christmas movies. Odd turn for a band founded on summer vibes, surfing, and hotrods. Obviously a classic but a little too jingly and slow for my taste.

The Beach Boys' answer to Rubber Soul has enduring classics like Wouldn't It Be Nice and God Only Knows, but also great deeper cuts. To name a few: Let's Go Away For Awhile is orchestral with chimes and drum rolls. Sloop John B ends side one with more interesting percussion over a rock beat. I Know There's An Answer is layered with harmonies and different sounds. Essential.

My favorite album of all time!!! Y'know how many days in college I spent lying in the dark listening to "I wasn't made for these times"

overall just an old times pop album. I think there's a lot of good lyrics sprinkled into the songs here but overall I found the album lacking a bit? maybe I missed something. 3 stars literally just for wouldn't it be nice but overall 7/10

Pretty solid. It would be nice. -8/10

I liked the length of the album and the songs, as it allowed me to listen to the album multiple times today. I had high expectations so I really tried to like it but I couldn't get into most of the songs. The vocals felt like a bit much after a while

Can’t pinpoint but something ab this was pretty damn annoying to me… 5/10

The internet said a lot of amazing things about this album but I thought it wasn’t all that. Maybe my expectations were too high. There’s a few great songs, but to me, the amazing innovation that was supposed to make it unique just didn’t sound that unique. Solid but not amazing. 6.5/10

6/10 - I liked the feel of the songs but they all kind of felt like the same song. Individually none were fantastic or horrible. Overall slightly better than okay.

quite good, beach boys are a classic 8/10

Similar feelings to that mamas and papas album. Old pop music just doesn't really do anything for me, and it's probably not something I'd listen to again, but it wasn't bad. 6/10

Boring

Ok but I didn’t think it was the earth shattering masterpiece a lot of people did

Found the "pet sounds" to be distracting and unnecessary. Whole album was a bit too low tempo for my tastes.

Epísk plata sem hafði gífurleg áhrif á tónlistarsöguna. Algjörlega galið að Surfer-rock hljómsveit hafi dregið þessa kanínu upp úr hattinum. Óskiljanlegt hvernig þeir sömdu bara God only knows. Þetta var alltaf að fara að vera fimma frá mér en líka alltaf gaman að hlusta á Pet Sounds.

Þessi plata er auðvitað bara meistaraverk og klárlega ein besta plata allra tíma. Áhrifin á tónlistaheimin ómetanleg. Lögin og hljóðheimurinn alveg ótrúlegur. God only knows er eins og það komi úr einhverri annarri æðri tónlistarvídd.. Mér finnst líka I just wasn´t made for these times alltaf ótrúlega fallegt, enda Brian einfaldlega of mikill snillingur fyrir þennan heim.

Could also be considered a compilation of every song used in a rom-com movie montage or a Vine.

A- Wouldn't It Be Nice 4 You Still Believe In Me 4 That's Not Me 4 Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) 5 I'm Waiting For The Day 4 Let's Go Away For Awhile 4 Sloop John B 4 God Only Knows 5 I Know There's An Answer 4 Here Today 4 I Just Wasn't Made For These Times 4 Pet Sounds 4 Caroline, No 3 One of the greatest albums of all time.

The most boring album of good music

Classic sounds

It was fine.

One first though on listening today was: what's not to like? An album that works, and that leave you feeling better for having listened.

Pioneering but not necessarily a brilliant listen now. There's some great ideas ready to come out here but I think the record is held back by still needing to be a Beach Boys record. Things like the fade out endings happen too often to be attributed to lazy writing and feel more like they've been forced upon ideas that strayed too far from the brief while the raucous horn sounds and shouts needed someone to tone it down a bit. Still, some brilliant tracks here push this above any of the 3s I've given.

Some good songs, but the rest haven't held up that well.

Wouldn't It Be Nice is obvi classic. Let's Go Away For A While and Pet Sounds would've been far better with some singing. I Just Wasn't Made For These Times is pretty good. Sloop John B isn't as good as we thought. The things I found interesting in the songs just didn't seem fully baked. I've tried listening to this album a few times and I always found it kinda boring and samey even for 60s music. I really don't see why this is considered a GOAT. I guess it's kind of romantic/dreamy? idk. Not for me. I guess this is a new Hot Take for me: Pet Sounds as a whole sucks. 1/5

I am not a huge fan of the Beach Boys, but cannot deny that they have many catchy tunes, that I like very much. This album shows growth in musical direction away from their standard beach party music. This album was Brian Wilson's response to the release of Rubber Soul by the Beatles. He has definitely taken the Beach Boys to a new musical level with this, but I still give the edge to the Beatles here. (IMO). I find that as the Beatles moved away from "The Fab Four", their music grew increasingly better. With the Beach Boys I like several songs on this record, but tend to like their party fair a little better. I listen to both the mono and stereo mixes of this (2016, 50th anniversary mixes). I liked the stereo mix better in terms of sound quality.

Meh

Incredible album that flows effortlessly. One of those records you put on and listen to all the way through.

Good album.

This is easy listening at its finest that make these intricate melodies and amazing musicality seamless and deceptively simple.

3 great songs trapped in the mess that is Brian Wilson’s brain

Enjoyed listening to this. Good mixture of familiar and unfamiliar songs. Brilliant harmonys as one expects from The beach boys. 👍

Classic

Best beach boys album, in contention for best ever

One the best albums ever Or is the best

Went in expecting a dry outdated classic rock sound. I didn’t expect how good this album would be. Fun easy listen and good music.

Boring

Love The Beach Boys and their harmonies. The orchestra background was a nice touch. Sloop John B and Wouldn’t it Be Nice couple of my favorite songs of theirs.

For Gen Z and Gen Alpha, you would think they should like this because all the songs are short. Even if the lyrics are sad it is still a very impressive and classic album

Ok so you may call me a heathen but I don't hear how this is supposed to be some sort of masterpiece or revolutionary sound. The only reason I'm not giving this a 2 is because of God Only Knows and because some of the songs have solid lyrics. However, otherwise I found this whole album profoundly mid. Musically it was just kind of blah and I think that's just me I am not a big fan of The Beach Boys sound, it sounds plastic and like they're all smiles and basically 60's frat boys. Brian Wilson's falsetto isn't terrible which is nice but he uses it an awful lot and there's constant ohhhhh's and ahhhhhh's in the background which I just felt was completely unnecessary. Overall it might have been revolutionary in the 60's but it is well past its prime now.

overall it's a good album. given some of the other pop music at the time, this was more than generic bubble gum sounds. like that they still have the classic Beach Boy harmonies. lyrically, you can hear some of the mental issues Brian Wilson was wrestling with in several songs.

I liked the album, but I have to be honest, it wouldn’t be something I’d listen to everyday. The Beach Boys having a few tracks in a larger playlist is grand, but after a while they start to wind me up.

Too happy.

A very cohesive lovestruck album. I was familiar with a few of the songs before listening. I enjoyed it.

Great album

Still cute!

Cool instrumentals throughout, Pet Sounds - Mono is really awesome

Yeah, with music like this I'd likely rather be into painting or politics

I dont think I would be particularly interested in music if I was born back then

Good album.

Such a classic album

Classic 60s pop album, revered by even The Beatles. The lesser-known songs were more eclectic than I expected.

Pretty, beautiful album. Unfortunately, I’m not quite old enough to have listened to it when it first came out and to realize how revolutionary it sounded. So at this stage of the game, to me, it sounds like a lot of other baroque pop or chamber pop issues by dozens if not, hundreds of other artists. And I have to rely on historians to tell me that this was never ever done before and that when it came out people’s jaws just fell on the floor. It really only works to be a jaw-dropping album if you were around when it first came out. I wasn’t

This is truly gorgeous, the platinum standard of pop albums. Richly textured musically, with stunning moments of creativity and thoughtful, plain-sung lyrics that hit you straight in the heart. Just layers and layers of pure beauty to unpack, but so accessible and full of boundless charm. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): Wouldn't It Be Nice; God Only Knows; I Know There's an Answer; Caroline, No; You Still Believe in Me; Sloop John B; I Just Wasn't Made for These Times; Here Today; That's Not Me; I'm Waiting for the Day; Let's Go Away for Awhile; Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder); Pet Sounds

A great album, indeed a classic. Brilliant recording. Not something I'd listen to everyday though, just personal preference.

I’ve heard these songs before (obviously), but upon relistening there’s songs I’ve never heard before that are simply stunning

Me gustó

I bought this album on CD years ago. Love it. I'm in a hurry to get to my next album, though.

1. Wouldn't It Be Nice - 9.2 - nice and feel-good. 2. You Still Believe In Me - 8.6 - great song but it feels like 60s guys would use this to justify cheating 3. That's Not Me - 8.9 - beautiful 4. Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder) - 9.2 - awesome, slow, melodic song 5. I'm Waiting for the Day - 8.3- pretty good. sounds similar to the rest, though. 6. Let's Go Away for Awhile - 8.8 - great instrumental. 7. Sloop John B - 9.1 - awesome, sounds like a nursery rhyme at times. 8. God Only Knows - 9.6 - Awesome song. Beautiful. 9. I Know There's an Answer - 7.8 - meh. Not a van of the lyrics and vocals on this. 10. Here Today - 8.2 - alright. lyrics are very basic, but I can't tell if that's because they did them first. 11. I Just Wasn't Made for These Times - 8.0 - decent. 12. Pet Sounds - 8.6 - great instrumental. doesn't really sound like a pet, though. 13. Caroline, No -8.4 - love the slow winds on this.

Glen Camble was on this album!

I wonder what makes some songs hits and others completely unheard?

Cosas buenas y cosas malas. Como todo lo que rompe con lo anterior y propone algo nuevo nunca es perfecto. Más importancia histórica en ese sentido que en otro.

There were more instrumental sections than I associate with the Beach Boys (I always think about harmony). But ultimately, I think this music is a creature of its time and hasn't aged as well as other '60s-era bands.

This album makes me think of my dad in his 20s.

Know this one very well. Katy’s dad/family have listened to it for years so I’ve grown to like it. Also biased based on a pretty good documentary I saw on Brian Wilson.

Hard no.

Not bad. Those guys could definitely harmonize.

My college girlfriend loved this album and I just couldn't get into it back then so I had to try and get past my preconceptions. First listen I wasn't a fan but after a few more spins, it really grew on me. It varies in sound from baroque pop to a trippy fever dream. The album definitely feels dated and stuck in time but that's not a bad thing. It's a 3 for me but I'll bump it to a 4 because of the significance of the album.

State of this album cover. Music is pretty good though.

Thought this was... okay? Some great tracks but for all the talk about the rich orchestration and production I thought it sounded really ramshackle and echoey in parts. Obviously important but controversially I think I prefer my Beach Boys singing about going surfing with their best girl etc

Better than I remember

Slow album, but beautiful. Not something i would listen to everyday. Wouldnt it be nice, Would u still believe in me, God only knows, I know there's an answer are so fire.

Not for me. A couple of catchy songs. I had a hard time getting through the album. I had to break it up in several listening sessions. Not a fan. 2/5

Look, I can appreciate this album for it’s place in history but it was just a bit of a snore for me. Except for Sloop John B. And I like The Beach Boys! But wouldn’t be on rotation for me.

Things I don't like: falsetto, fading out at the end of songs, and so many ooohs and aaahs. Things I do like: meaningful lyrics, good rhythm This album was bold for sure. Musical talent here is unquestionable. So creative with the choice of instruments. It is not enjoyable to listen to with the ooohs, aaaahhs, and falsetto. I wonder how it would sound with no falsetto. I imagine this album would be more enjoyable for me at "An Evening with The Beach Boys" where there was no expectation of dancing.

Can still listen to...good harmonies

Obviously.

This is a hard album to rate. It's like writing a TripAdvisor review for the Eiffel Tower or something. Eh, you know what, 4/5 because there weren't enough pet sounds. There were some dog barks, but man's best friends are goldfish and I didn't hear any words of wisdom from our aquatic companions.

Excellent

A lot of good tunes but only a couple really stood out. Overall enojed it. Really has that late 60 acid vibe.

Fun album.

This was cool, nice to listen to other music from the 60s besides the Beatles. For as much acid as these guys took the subject matter still mostly revolved around getting the girl back. They also have nice voices.

Fun. The hits I knew were fun, the rest seemed a little dated

Decent album. Wouldn’t listen to it in the regular as it’s best songs are on adverts

Listened Before? Yes This is a classic Beach Boys album (post Beach themed days) that is regarded by many as their greatest achievement. It contains two of their most long-lived singles Wouldn't It Be Nice and God Only Knows. The former being a dreamy ode from the viewpoint of lovers looking forward to the freedom marriage will afford them. The later being a melancholy inspection of how pointless life would be without their lover. I think this is a beautiful and perfectly sequenced album, and I understand the praise that it has received. Mostly the songs center around love in its various forms: hopeful bliss (Wouldn't It Be Nice), purgatory (I'm Waiting For the Day), heartbreak (Here Today), consumption (God Only Knows), and reflection of lost love (Caroline, No). The arrangements are varied with a lot of the vocal harmonization for which they are known. Also some psychedelic influences pop through in the vocal effects applied (see the echo in Still Believe In Me). All said, I hesitate to give this a 5 because, while I recognize its quality, I don't have a magnetic attraction to it like I have so many other albums. For this, I discount it to a 4. Added to Library? Yes

50 First Dates! I determined that this album sounds like the Beach Boys.

All time song as the leadoff track. Beatles-esque throughout. Sloop John B was another standout to me. Very pleasant, easy listening album with very few if any lows. I could see myself revisiting this album.

Pet Sounds is a great album name. Meh this album was pretty boring for me. I see why this was probably a super popular album in the 60's, but unfortunately didn't stand the test of time for me.

I've listened to this countless times and know it's known as one of the most influential albums of all time. Just has never completely clicked for me. The album has two absolute classics with "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "God Only Knows." The production on all the songs are pretty incredible and it's easy to see how this was super progressive in 1966. The placement of sounds on this record seem super precise and I really think it helps to listen with headphones. I really appreciate it and enjoy the songs a lot more while paying more attention to it. 3.5 but I'll round up for the random psychedelianess of it.

Can definitely hear why this album is considered a classic. The musical arrangements and lyrics are wonderful and even though it isn't what I typically listen to, I can still appreciate the talent that went into it.

Classic Beach Boys. Easy listening. Very good

Not a big fan. It’s mellow but has no meaning to me

The Beach Boys really haven't stood the test of time. "Wouldn't It Be Nice" is the ONLY song worth it.

Fun, familiar

One of the very best.

Blije sound. Opgewekt gevoep. Pyschelische rock vibe. Heel goed

•Not owned: Streaming •Meticulously balanced baroque pop album that also shakes the pop rulebook with the Let's Get Old ideal of "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and the invoking of God in "God Only Knows," which also knows the exact length it should be (and still manages to end with a tumbling round outro). •4/5

Awesome album, fits a mellow mood

Not my cup of tea when it came out. Still not but appreciate the effort for the times.

I Just Wasn't Made For These Times is iconic. I was missing out.

Fallout 76 ❌ Beach boys ✅

This is an all time classic album. Beach Boys paving there way for surgery rock. All around great.

This album is a favourite of mine. It's well before it's time and ended up inspiring the Beatles Sgt Peppers album. This album is simply a masterpiece made from experimentation.

The best album of all time. Perfect chorus of all members and composition from Brian Wilson

Certainly a very important and influential album and there's no doubt it should be on this list. I enjoyed many of the tracks and will be coming back to it for sure. It's not necessarily my absolute favorite and I sometimes find the theme of love in the album a little excessive, but other than I think that it's a very important piece of art and I enjoyed it for the most part. 7/10

I do like it and know it's very influential and all but did find listening to the whole thing a bit tiresome. But giving it a. For

Love this album. I love the harmonies, the melancholy, the weird sound collages, the Sloop John B, the pace. So many ideas packed so neatly into 35 minutes.

Try as I might to give this an unbiased listen The Beach Boys are simply “my dads music” from a time when I was starting to choose “my music.” Didn’t really enjoy my time here, but didn’t dislike it as much as I thought I would

I would never seek out and listen to The Beach Boys of my own accord. Nothing about this album really stuck out as bad, just not my speed.

Very listenable! This album was just so fun to listen to, and is so well-crafted. I could use a little less of the clicky percussion present in some of the songs but that is really my only note.

Listening to reggae and eagles back to back made this even better

Feel good songs

Love The Beach Boys

A few good songs but not really style.

There are some bangers here for sure, and it's a step in the right direction for them, but ultimately it just falls short of amazing for me. The songwriting and production really grew on me as I listened to it, though I kept thinking there was just something missing. Pet Sounds is held back by it's influence, and doesn't have enough punch to break through the barrier of the years to come. Favorites are Wouldn't It Be Nice, Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder), Let's Go Away for Awhile, and I Know There's An Answer.

Love this album, a true classic

Ist OK aber auch nicht meine erste Wahl an Musik.

I really liked it! Truthfully I have heard a couple of these before but never the whole album- very much enjoyed ☺️

not the best album ever, great production, one really great song, the rest is ok. 3/5

3.5

Never sure about this album and can’t put finger on why.

i was struck by the instrumental arrangements as well as the vocal harmonies, on some off the songs, not all. maybe another listen. loved the unexpected interval on i may not always love you. some of the lyrics are so simple as to be bland expressions of how the singer is feeling (sad).

I can't say I'm all in on this one. Tried to listen again with a totally open mind, just doesn't grab me. I do understand it's ground breaking brillance but it's just not my bag

Must listen for any one.

listened all the way through, has some classics on it

Classics

Took a few listens to grow on me, but this album has no skips. Probably requires a bit of historical context to consider this an all-timer but can still be appreciated today. Best deep cut - I Know There's an An Answer

great pop album

I would have just given this album three stars and moved on, but I've listened to it several times over the years and it just doesn't make sense to me. It's not good. God Only Knows is a nice song, but not perfectly executed. There are some ideas but poor recording, arrangement, and singing really let it down. Like nails on a chalk board to my ears.

None

Classic Beach Boys album Some great hits from the old days not a great workout album though lol

OK, OK, we get it: it’s one of the greatest albums of all time, it redefined pop music, without it there’d be no Sgt. Pepper, it still has a hold on indie bands today. But one of the biggest cliches of all is that “Pet Sounds” was the very first concept album. Actually, that one is true… but I’m here to tell you that, in fifty-eight years, nobody has realised what this concept actually is. Here is the defining thesis you will ever read on this album: it’s literally an album of pet sounds, with each song being the sound made by a different pet. Hear me out… “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” is naive and childlike, obsessed with the idea of love as much as love itself. It represents a couple of young rabbits bounding through a garden to their coital hutch. Stay with me. “You Still Believe In Me” is hymnal, majestic and graceful, with a wordless sequence gliding up octaves like water. You guessed it: it’s the sound of a fish tank. “That’s Not Me” is a restless piece of self-analysis about returning home after prowling around alone. Only a cat could be such a self-empowered and independent pet. “Don’t Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)” is stirring, gentle, reassuring, moving at a crawling pace. It’s the sound of a particularly loving tortoise. Listen to that insistent pounding of the snare drum in “I’m Waiting for the Day”. Those needy lyrics. That lolloping rhythm. Definitely a doting Labrador pup. “Let’s Go Away for a While” is a tricky one, because it’s totally non-verbal, punctuated by delicate vibraphone and a yearning for some faraway climate. So probably newts. “Sloop John B” is a Bahamian folk classic reimagined, familiar words and melodies repackaged into busy, chattering vocal arrangements. It’s clearly a cage of budgies. Still with me? Good. Opening the second side is “God Only Knows”: an achingly sincere, classic outpouring of love that could only come from a dog. “Dog” is even in the title if you look closely: in the tradition of the 1960’s, it’s a hidden backwards message because that’s cool and clever to do. “I Know There’s An Answer” addresses a crowd of idle, self-isolated time-wasters in their safety zones. A tripped-out rooster addresses the sheep in the pen, and a duck supplies the bass harmonica solo. “Here Today” is bold and brassy, reflecting on a failed relationship, a tad confrontational, not afraid to butt heads. Just like a pen of wizened goats. In “I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times”, things get all existential, with a misplaced protagonist and the use of a theremin! Who is this? The poor seal, a circus pet, juggling his day away, yearning for a time when he can get on with his bloody life. And then in the title track, “Pet Sounds”, the whole damn cast return in harmony for a final instrumental, taking their bows before… “Caroline, No”. Mournful, elegiac and utterly beautiful, with a train crossing thrown in at the end for good measure. Here, the perspective shifts to the owner as his beloved prize pony, Caroline, becomes roadkill. And there you have it. “Pet Sounds” will never be the same to you again. I’m available for any lectures or birthday parties.

i havent done these in two days so idk if ill finish this but whatever wouldnt it be nice- trailer music. not as in park as in movie. i mean its whatever. 6 you still believe in me- is this a lullaby. i dont care. 3 thats not me- boring too. this album is gonna be asshole. 2 or 3 dont talk (put your head on my shoulder)- paul anka did it better bitch. this is so fucking slow i wanna kms. 2 im waiting for the day- the opening drums gave me hope but it was dashed when he started singing. the flute (?) section is ok but whatever. ew. its not very good. 3 lets go away for awhile- i like how i dont have to listen to him sing but its pretty boring too. 4. sloop john b- jonathan..... its kinda ok actually. not egregious and not putting me to bed either. 5. god only knows- right back to this stupid shit. 3. only a three because at the end he says "what good would living do me?" and thats funny i know theres an answer- i got so into my sudoku i forgot music was playing. boring. 2 here today- stupid too. 2 i just wasnt made for these times- 2 pet sounds- did not include any pet noises. 2 caroline no- FINALLY SOME FUCKING PET NOISES. the rest was stupid. 2 this album was stupid. favorite song was john b or whatever

This is really great. I only knew the hits going in but the rest is really great.

I see the love for this album. Absolute masterclass in composition. Way ahead of it's time. Obvious classics include: Wouldn't It Be Nice, Sloop John B, God Only Knows. Not sure if it's an album that I will keep coming back to for the entirety, even though it is a short album.

Classic album. Easy listening. Holds up well enough and was influential during its time.

Never thought, that I would enjoy a BeachBoys Album that much! Great easy listening.

Listened to this while playing Agricola. The album cover made this game feel very appropriate. How many albums can you name start with a key change in the first 15 seconds?! I had to stop and restart just to make sure I heard it right. Brian Wilson definitely loves to take pop structures and skew them to his own level of weird. There were so many familiar moments, and a few new treasures as well. Not perfect...but still a super fun listening experience!

God Only Knows is the best track The Beach Boys ever wrote and played in their entire career. Hence the 4.

Probably the best beach boys album, a great listen

Never liked these guys.

Kind of my growing up soundtrack. Gotta love it.

not for me

Okay this is neat.

Clearly a few great songs on this album but there is also many that Just don’t do it for me. It’s a weird album.

Progressive pop, chamber pop, psychedelic pop, art rock

Ace

3/5 i can definitely understand the appeal, and for its time it’s incredibly influential even today but looking back its just meh to listen to... couple good tracks, majority filler and forgettable.. meh

I was surprised by how great of an album this was! I did not expect to be a fan of the Beach Boys after listening to the 2008 album from Brian Wilson (which I did not enjoy). This album had more of the psychedelic sound that I enjoy from the mid- to late-60s. I will definitely listen to it again. Favorote Song(s): "Don't Talk", "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "God Only Knows", "Here Today"

We come on the sloop John B My grandfather and me Around Nassau town we did roam Drinkin' all night Got into a fight Well, I feel so broke up I wanna go home So hoist up the John B's sail See how the mainsail sets Call for the captain ashore, let me go home Let me go home I wanna go home Well, I feel so broke up I wanna go home The first mate, he got drunk And broke in the captain's trunk The constable had to come and take him away Sheriff John Stone Why don't you leave me alone? Well, I feel so broke up I wanna go home This is an outstanding album - More than just a selection of great songs, it is expertly produced to capture an exceptional emotional portrait. 5/5

Own

Well, it's the Wrecking Crew working under the intense direction of the profoundly talented Brian Wilson, so I'm not sure what more you can ask. Not everything is an earworm single here but the lush harmonies of the Beach Boys married to one of the most storied session groups of the 20th century (see also: The Funk Brothers, Booker T & The MG's and The Swampers), married under the direction of a genuine musical genius. Just imagine writing all of these parts in your head, which Wilson did. God Only Knows is, alone, a masterpiece. But why read my views on this? It's one of the most famous albums in the history of modern Western popular music. You don't need me to tell you about it.

Another one of those famous albums that a lot of people talk about being groundbreaking / "their best work" / etc, but not everyone has listened to all the way through. Several of these songs are "oldies" radio staples I've heard hundreds of times, most I'd never heard before. Overall? I mean, it's the Beach Boys, so... cool I guess?

While I can’t say this is an objectively bad album, it certainly isn’t something that captured my attention in anyway.

The classic American rock album

Favorite tracks: Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Let’s Go Away for Awhile, Pet Sounds Rating: 5/5

Yeah, now I can absolutely see how The Beach Boys are considered to be among the greatest pop bands of all time, after hearing this. The lyricism and instrumentation at play here is layered together in ways that must have been quite impressive for 1966. There are those vocal harmonies that they were known for, backed with the power of a whole orchestra. This album absolutely belongs on the top 1001 list. Personally though, I thought it was a nice listen, but I wouldn't call it my favourite. Favourite Beach Boys album I've heard so far maybe, but this is only the second Beach Boys album I've heard in its entirety so far. Some of it was a bit forgettable to me, and I think those fade-out outros sound lazy and cheap, and ruin the whole orchestral vibe of the songs a bit. Regardless, I think Pet Sounds is an album that is objectively impressive for the sheer complexity of its production and performance, and I may give it a full relisten again in the future. Favourite: Sloop John B

Perfect score obv

Naturally I know The Beach Boys big hits but had never listened to a studio album. A recent informative book on 1001 albums to listen to encouraged me to delve deeper into artists I’d never explored. This Pet Sounds starts with the heartfelt emotion of Wouldn’t It Be Nice. Those harmonies are out of this world, angelic in part. Hard to believe this album was recorded before I was born! Incidentally Frida of ABBA recorded a Swedish version of this song in her 1975 album Ensam. Her. Version is as outstanding as this! The album contains great lyrics, melancholy and stunning vocal arrangements and vocals. On first listen I like the feel of the whole album and a throw back to the style and time of the 60’s. Wilson’s writing throughout is superb. Why I waited so long to add this to my collection is mind blowing! I’m Waiting For The Day starts with a psychedelic intro, has a hippy vibe going in throughout. Love it! Hits a plenty here! I know Sloop John B, God Only Knows, Wouldn’t It Be Nice. Overall I like the vibe throughout, the vocal harmonies are superb. A new edition to my collection. 8 out of ten on a couple of full listens.

It WOULD be nice

Super cool album. Harmonies are amazing

Super diverse and interesting. Bounces from idea to idea without a wasted moment.

I know that it's regarded as a creative landmark, but I just don't get the fawning. The songs range from great to fine, with one bona fide dog ("Sloop John B"), so the adulation is mostly about the the production and arrangements, which allegedly aimed to compete with The Beatles, but... really?...

Pretty solid album, includes the well known songs 'Wouldn't It be Nice' and 'God Only Knows'. My personal standouts are 'Here Today' and 'I Just Wasn't Made or These Times'.

I never really *got* the Beach Boys, but catchy, and a bit dissonant. Even though it sounds happy, there's a lot of heaviness underneath. Feels like living in LA. I heard it referred to as "church" pop. And I read arguments that it's a concept album, which I think I agree with.

A bit bland. Saw them live in a 9/11 anniversary concert in Chicago only two of the original band but very authentic sound still

I feel guilty when I'm not a big fan of such notorious bands like this. I do like "wouldn't it be nice" 2.5

This album is stunning. God Only Knows is one of the best songs and the whole way this is weaved together with the wall of sound gives it such a presence. It blows my mind that this was done before computers played a huge part in sound engineering.

Symphonic. To my understanding this probably shouldn't have been a Beach Boys album. I feel there are still elements of the surf rock sound they deep in here, but this is so many levels above. Point is this elevates the pop rock sound and does something different. Great album, solid production, listened all the way through today at least 5 or 6 times. Always something new to discover. Insane unfortunate stories swirling around this album

Tremendous harmonies and song writing

Just meh

Never been much of a fan of the Beach Boys surfin'/hot-roddin' stuff, but this is not the bubblegum sound of their earlier years. There is some of that, but there is more substance in the music, arrangements, and production that add up to a really solid album. Can't get enough of that "wall of sound."

Such a good album, glad to start the list with this one!

I have mixed feelings about this album. Some of the tracks are terrible, I just have to skip them. And then there's "Wouldn't it be Nice" which is great. My enjoyment: 2/5 Did it belong on this list: 5/5

I think I don't get it.

Really enjoy this album, but the lack of flow between songs knocked it down a bit

Beatles, если бы ебали животных Хотя, Леннон на одном даже женился 8/10

Great album.

A classic album that defined a decade of popular music. Very well written and sung.

The perfect coming of age album from the genius mind of Brian Wilson. Iconic songs to evoke feelings in an aural world.

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All timer. Eneste minus er at den ikke er længere

No offense men det er altså lidt grinch behavior ikke at gi den her 5 stjerner. Jeg var nødt til at høre den 2 gange.

Der var ikke så mange good vibrations som jeg havde håbet på

Sloop John B. Would have preferred to listen on headphones or better speakers

Still an unbelievable album. Not much new to say here that hasn't been said before, but the production still shines just as brightly as it did the first time I listened to it.

really slacking this week boys sorry!! this one is easy

Well, it’s Pet Sounds. Changed the game. Opener is off the wall, and Sloop John B - God Only Knows - I Know There’s An Answer is an absolutely insane sequence. I do think it’s hilarious how obsessed this group is with getting married.

More than a few great songs on here. Fantastic production, beautiful harmonies, masterful song writing. Such a good album

This is generally considered one of the greatest albums of all time. I do think it deserves a 5 for the production quality alone. Several of the songs are truly great -- "Wouldn't it be Nice" and "Sloop John B" are my favorites. All that said, I wouldn't count this among my personal top 20 or even 100 albums. Yes, Brian Wilson's genius clearly comes through though.

Deserves its reputation as a masterpiece. Wonderful all the way though, with songs that work as their own mini masterpieces sprinkled throughout. We learned about this in my history of rock and roll class as the album where rock and roll “grew up” into a serious intellectual pursuit and I can see why. Brian Wilson and Tony Asher give us songs about love, sadness, and aging but fill them with lush arrangements. GOATED for sure.

I love the layered sounds of this record. I'm a fan.

I mean. I don’t know, I’m kind of sick of this project.

An interesting one that's highly rated and critically acclaimed. But I just can't get into it - in this genre, I'm a bigger fan of The Carpenters.

Trash

Great album. Best Beach Boys album, Repeats: wouldn't it be nice, don't talk, sloop john b, God only knows,

Had never really listened to the Beach Boys before and was suprised by how much I liked this. The album was fun and felt like the right length.

Sadder than expected, and honestly a bit underwhelming. Typical Beach Boys sounds but only Wouldn't It Be Nice is very memorable

😳

une écoute fort agréable

A great album. Opens with "Wouldn't It Be Nice", and continues with such great songs such as "Sloop John B" and "God Only Knows".

It’s just so syrupy and clean. The arrangements are so smooth and the production is spectacular. I forgot how good this is and it’s such a remarkable climb from the lame ass junk they released early. This album is beautiful. 5 stars

So many classics. Sloop John, Wouldn't it be Nice, God Only Knows, so many iconic classics. How can this not be five stars?

I've always heard that this was the best BB album. If you listen to just one album, listen to this one. Ok? It starts off with a very familiar song and for me drops off immediately . It's a good album but very lack luster for me. The number of members in this band doesn't match the amount of music on these songs. They should sound way more bold and filling for the number of members.

I love the Beach Boys!! ❤️❤️❤️

Solid album, Pet Sounds song never took off like many of the other songs on this album. The remastered stereo does sound better to me compared to the older mono. "Caroline, no" was my favorite on the album.

Mid

Beatlesy at points, very of the times

Such a classic album. "God only knows" is one of the best songs ever

Not bad, but a bit winey

One of the greatest