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I originally purchased the Pet Sounds 30th Anniversary CD box set when it was released in 1997. During a collection purge about 5 years ago, however, I sold it (here on eBay). The sale always bothered me though, since this is one of my top three all-time favorite albums. In re-acquiring the box set recently, I had the pleasure of re-discovering this awesome box set. I also had the added bonus of picking it up at a very reasonable price. It seems that since the 40th Anniversary Pet Sounds release, the price on the 30th Anniversary box set has dropped (which strikes me as ridiculous; the 40th Anniversary set is simply 2 CDs with the album in mono and stereo and a few bonus tracks). In short, this box set, including 4 CDs, is the ultimate version of the ultimate Beach Boys album. If you are a fan of the Beach Boys, this album, 1960's music, or Brian Wilson, this is a MUST for your collection. The set includes: -a stereo version of Pet Sounds (the 1st stereo version ever released!); -the original mono version of the ablum; -numerous out-takes, variant versions, and studio sessions; -stack-o-trax (instrumentals); -and a real treat: Stack-o-Vocals. Listening to the Beach Boys' studio vocals, without instruments, is like hearing this album for the first time. You will hear vocal inflections, background chatter, and other things which you have never heard before! I loved the enthusiastic "yeah!" in the background of 'Sloop John B'. The set also includes two books about the making of the album, one of which contains a multitude of interviews with Brian, Carl, Mike, Al, Dennis, et al. While the books are packed with obscure information, photographs and more, the real joy of this box set is the music. As a character from the Doonesbury comic strip says after listening to the CD release of PET SOUNDS (the strip run is reprinted in one of the books), "Brian Wilson is God!"Vollständige Rezension lesen
The 30th anniversary release entitled 'Pet Sounds Sessions' from The Beach Boys remains the most complete and definitive look at the group's greatest album ever. Perhaps best known for their songs about surfing, cars and girls from the early 60s, the band really took off in a whole new direction when they released their classic 'Pet Sounds' album in 1966. Every track contained in this album is a true stand-out. In addition to the original monaural version, the listener is also treated to a first-time release of the entire album in true stereo! There are also the original instrumental backing tracks for the 11 songs from the album that featured vocals; only the songs 'Pet Sounds' and 'Let's Go Away For Awhile' were the album's true instrumentals. As an added feature is something called 'Stack-O-Vocals', showcasing the group's classic harmonies in a cappela fashion. Plus, there are numerous tracking sessions, giving the listener a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to hear how it was put together. Of interest are the 'Good Vibrations' sessions. That song was not on the album, but would have fit in nicely anyway. Why 'Pet Sounds' was not nominated for Grammy's Album of the Year is rather perplexing. Nonetheless, it remains The Beach Boys' finest hour!Vollständige Rezension lesen
This is easy....only one of the greatest records in pop music and we get to hear it all. Not just the finished product, but all the ideas that Brian was working with while tapes roll. If you are a Beach Boys fan, you will appreciate this. Not recommended if you are just a casual listener that does not seek interest in how records were produced/recorded by Brian.
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EXCELLENT CD !!. Love that I can hear all the different recording sessions. Worth every penny
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if you like the beach boys this is a master piece times were changing and so was music, Brian Wilson was a Genius James
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