Is there some grand secret to "getting" this album? Everyone who cares about music, from Paul McCartney to RYM, seems to think it's the best music has to offer, but no amount of listening on my behalf has ever yielded such an appreciation for me. And it's not like I haven't given it a chance: according to my last.fm, I've listened to it 73 times. I feel like the guy from that Chemistry commercial who stares at a porn magazine, only to toss it in the air with a "Nope, still gay".
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Anonymous2012-06-27 11:42
same here
hence no advice
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Anonymous2012-06-28 1:20
I like Pet Sounds, but the people who say it's perfect or the greatest album ever are out of their goddamn minds.
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Anonymous2012-06-28 2:49
This is funny coming from people that probably think Hospice is the greatest thing ever.
It is amazingly crafted! The bass lines are pretty complex for a pop album but still catchy. It has chromatic chords and key changes but never sounds to dissonant. It is also one of the first psych pop albums. The themes and lyrics are so universal and deep.
It also helps to be able to play the songs on piano. I have more of a deep appreciation for the album after I learned some of the songs.