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Track Listings
| 1. Love And Mercy | |||
| 2. Walkin' The Line | |||
| 3. Melt Away | |||
| 4. Baby Let Your Hair Grow Long | |||
| 5. Little Children | |||
| 6. One For The Boys | |||
| 7. There's So Many | |||
| 8. Night Time | |||
| 9. Let It Shine | |||
| 10. Meet Me In My Dreams Tonight | |||
| 11. Rio Grande | |||
| 12. Brian Wilson On Love And Mercy | |||
| 13. He Couldn't Get His Poor Old Body To Move | |||
| 14. Being With The One You Love | |||
| 15. Let's Go To Heaven In My Car | |||
| 16. Too Much Sugar | |||
| 17. There's So Many | |||
| 18. Walkin' The Line | |||
| 19. Melt Away | |||
| 20. Night Time | |||
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Brian Wilson's solo debut finally arrived in 1988 to much fanfare and near unanimous critical hosannas. Unfortunately, its commercial impact was negligible, a disappointing outcome for both Wilson, who takes pride in his string of 1960s hits, and his boosters, for the 11-song self-titled record represents the zenith of the pop genius's post-Beach Boys oeuvre. "Love And Mercy" heralds Wilson's return to form; lyrically gracious and musically grand, it's an opener quite nearly on a par with "Wouldn't It Be Nice". From there, Wilson and an assortment of coproducers (Russ Titelman, Jeff Lynne, Andy Paley and Lenny Waronker) intermix brisk, playful rockers ("Night Time", "Little Children") with sumptuous pop concoctions (the a cappella "One for the Boys", "There's So Many"), wrapping things up with an ambitious suite, "Rio Grande". The reissue is generously fleshed out with interview segments, demos and late-1980s rarities, including the delightful B-side "He Couldn't Get His Poor Old Body to Move". --Steven Stolder
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Out of print in the U.S.! Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the former Beach Boy leader's 1988 debut solo album featuring 15 bonus tracks including interview segments, rare tracks and demos. While the album did not live up to commercial expectations, it was a critical success and remains his most rewarding solo release to date. Features the single 'Love And Mercy'. Warner.
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This, of course, was Brian Wilson's long awaited first solo album. It's a very good effort. Brian can't hit all the high notes he used to hit, but he is still an excellent singer. Good songs for the most part. His fans should enjoy it.
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very good cd and lot of very good sons on it and lot of good souvenirs about it. It's the cd you can't stop listen to
By Brent Hilton
Format:Audio CD
I just got this album today & let me tell you it is a masterpiece, it reminds me of brian in the hayday of the beach boys. the soundmastering on this cd is excellent rhino knows what they're doing , my favorite tracks on this disc are: love & mercy, walkin the line , baby let your hair grow long. but really this disc does'nt have any duds on it, sounds like pure sunshine. so break out the sunglasses , the cooler & sit back & enjoy,dance your heart out.
Take Care Brian,thanks for the music!
Highly Recommended For Beach Boys Fans& Classic Rock Nuts
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Strong debut solo album reissued
Under the questionable sheen of late 80s production techniques and sythesizers, the genius of Brian Wilson is found in these recordings for the first time since 1977's "Love... Read more
Published on Dec 5 2003 by Matthew Comegys
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brian Wilson first solo album
Brian Wilson finally released his first solo album, and it is GREAT! Every song is special in its own way. This album is very emotionally moving and beautifully crafted. Read more
Published on Jun 7 2003 by Russell Brewer
5.0 out of 5 stars
WIGGLY PARTY
Did you know that on a Wiggles movie they sing Little Children??!??
Published on July 18 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm listening to it now!
Great album. A real pleasure to listen to. Easy-going with lush arrangements and some personal material and comments by Brian on the songs and his thoughts. Read more
Published on May 6 2002 by Waylen L. Bray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very upbeat album for Brian
This album is really good. It's more upbeat then anything he's done in the last 35 years. My favorite on the album is "Night Time" and "Walkin' the Line" is... Read more
Published on Jan 3 2002 by Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhere betweeen "Pet Sounds" and "Smile."
I was surprised to see that the orginal album is only 37:16 long, barely a half an hour of original material. Compare that to the hour-long U2 albums being released nowadays. Read more
Published on Nov 9 2001 by Kendal B. Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars
MASTER AT WORK
THIS LONG AWAITED ALBUM IS A MASTERPIECE, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU CONSIDER WHAT BRIAN WAS GOING THROUGH WITH HIS LIFE IN THE 80'S. WHILE DR. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2001 by chas thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pocket Symphony
Hello Brian Wilson fans,
I have been a BW fan since I was five. This is my favorite album ever. Melt Away remains the most spiritual and most magical song I've ever heard and may... Read more
Published on Aug 17 2001 by Brett Deutsch
5.0 out of 5 stars
There's only one Brian Wilson
Only Brian Wilson could write "Melt Away," and for this song alone this CD is a MUST HAVE.
Published on April 16 2001
3.0 out of 5 stars
maybe it should have stayed in the past?
The sticker on the front of this CD likens it to Brian's best work with THE BEACH BOYS,but I'm not convinced. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2001 by Bob Ashley
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