*** The first Beach Boys album released in the face of "Beatlemania"....and unfortunately the weakest group effort of the 60's. A direct result of Capitol Records putting too much pressure on Brian Wilson to keep churning out hits without time too breathe. Though the album is lacklusture as a whole, some absolute gems are found on this record..."Fun, Fun, Fun", "Don't Worry Baby" & "Warmth Of The Sun" are now classics. |