This album broke new ground for the
Beach Boys in several ways - it was the first album made by
Brian Wilson while the rest of the band were away on tour, with the band only adding their vocals later; it was the first album where they used 8-track recording on some tracks, and it was the first album to feature new member
Bruce Johnston, who had joined the band as Brian's touring replacement. He didn't feature on the cover though, and wouldn't until
1967's
Wild Honey album. (
Al Jardine isn't on the cover either - he missed the photo shoot through illness).
Musically, though, the album is treading water slightly. There are a number of excellent tracks, but also more than a couple that simply repeat the summer fun formulae of the past.
Tracklisting:
- The Girl From New York City
- Amusement Parks U.S.A.
- Then I Kissed Her
- Salt Lake City
- Girl Don't Tell Me
- Help Me Rhonda
- California Girls
- Let Him Run Wild
- You're So Good To Me
- Summer Means New Love
- I'm Bugged At My Ol' Man
- And Your Dream Comes True
The line-up for this album was
Brian Wilson,
Carl Wilson,
Dennis Wilson,
Mike Love,
Al Jardine and
Bruce Johnston
The album is currently available on
Capitol records as a twofer CD with
The Beach Boys Today!
Previous album -
The Beach Boys Today!
Next album -
Beach Boys Party!