Released 1976
15 Big Ones
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys experiments boldly on 15 Big Ones
15 Big Ones- Album Overview Released in 1976, "15 Big Ones" marks a significant chapter in The Beach Boys' illustriou…
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Released 1969
20/20
The Beach Boys20/20: the next chapter for The Beach Boys
20/20- Album Overview The Beach Boys' album "20/20" was released on February 28, 1969, serving as a pivotal moment in…
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Released 1964
All Summer Long
The Beach BoysWhy The Beach Boys's All Summer Long matters
All Summer Long- Album Overview The Beach Boys' "All Summer Long," released on July 13, 1964, marked a significant mo…
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Released 1965
Beach Boys' Party!
The Beach BoysListening to Beach Boys' Party! by The Beach Boys
Beach Boys' Party!- Album Overview Released on November 8, 1965, "Beach Boys' Party!" is the eighth studio album by t…
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Released 1965
Beach Boys’ Party!
The Beach BoysBeach Boys’ Party!: discovering The Beach Boys's artistry
Beach Boys’ Party!- Album Overview Released on November 8, 1965, "Beach Boys’ Party!" is a unique entry in The Beach …
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Released 0
Carl and the Passions: "
The Beach BoysOne week with Carl and the Passions: ": thoughts on The Beach Boys
Carl and the Passions: "- Album Overview "Carl and the Passions: So Tough" is the 15th studio album by the legend…
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Released 1972
Carl And The Passions: “so Tough”
The Beach BoysReview of The Beach Boys – Carl And The Passions: “so Tough”
Carl And The Passions: “so Tough”- Album Overview "Carl And The Passions: 'so Tough'" is the 15th studio album by the…
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Released 1968
Friends
The Beach BoysIs Friends The Beach Boys's best work yet?
Friends- Album Overview The Beach Boys' album Friends, released on October 7, 1968, marks a distinctive chapter in th…
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Released 1973
Holland
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys – Holland: track-by-track perspective
Holland- Album Overview "Holland," released in 1973, is the 22nd studio album by the iconic American rock band The Be…
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Released 1980
Keepin' the Summer Alive
The Beach BoysKeepin' the Summer Alive: exploring the world of The Beach Boys
Keepin' the Summer Alive- Album Overview "Keepin' the Summer Alive" is the 22nd studio album by the legendary America…
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Released 1980
Keepin’ The Summer Alive
The Beach BoysUnpacking The Beach Boys's Keepin’ The Summer Alive
Keepin’ The Summer Alive- Album Overview "Keepin’ The Summer Alive," the 1980 album by The Beach Boys, marks a unique…
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Released 1979
L.A. (Light Album)
The Beach BoysUnpacking The Beach Boys's L.A. (Light Album)
L.A. (Light Album)- Album Overview The Beach Boys's "L.A. (Light Album)" was released on September 15, 1979, marking …
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Released 1963
Little Deuce Coupe
The Beach BoysLittle Deuce Coupe: discovering The Beach Boys's artistry
Little Deuce Coupe- Album Overview Released on October 7, 1963, "Little Deuce Coupe" is the second studio album by th…
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Released 1977
Love You
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys – Love You: track-by-track perspective
Love You- Album Overview The Beach Boys' "Love You," released on April 11, 1977, represents a unique chapter in the b…
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Released 1978
M.I.U. Album
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys returns with M.I.U. Album
M.I.U. Album- Album Overview The Beach Boys' "M.I.U. Album," released in 1978, marks a significant chapter in the ban…
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Released 1966
Pet Sounds
The Beach BoysIs Pet Sounds The Beach Boys's best work yet?
Pet Sounds- Album Overview The Beach Boys' seminal album, "Pet Sounds," was released on May 16, 1966, through Capitol…
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Released 1964
Shut Down, Volume 2
The Beach BoysUnpacking The Beach Boys's Shut Down, Volume 2
Shut Down, Volume 2- Album Overview The Beach Boys's "Shut Down, Volume 2" was released on August 31, 1964, as the ba…
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Released 1967
Smiley Smile
The Beach BoysReview of The Beach Boys – Smiley Smile
Smiley Smile- Album Overview "Smiley Smile" is the 11th studio album by American rock band The Beach Boys, released o…
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Released 1996
Stars & Stripes, Volume 1
The Beach BoysReview of The Beach Boys – Stars & Stripes, Volume 1
Stars & Stripes, Volume 1- Album Overview "Stars & Stripes, Volume 1," released in 1996, marks a unique chapt…
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Released 1989
Still Cruisin’
The Beach BoysWhy The Beach Boys's Still Cruisin’ matters
Still Cruisin’- Album Overview Still Cruisin' is the 1989 album by the legendary American rock band, The Beach Boys. …
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Released 1965
Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!)
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys raises the bar with Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!)
Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!)- Album Overview Released on July 18, 1965, "Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!)" mark…
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Released 1992
Summer In Paradise
The Beach BoysSummer In Paradise: what The Beach Boys wants you to feel
Summer In Paradise- Album Overview Released in 1992, "Summer In Paradise" is the Beach Boys' 28th studio album, repre…
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Released 1970
Sunflower
The Beach BoysOne week with Sunflower: thoughts on The Beach Boys
Sunflower- Album Overview Released on August 30, 1970, "Sunflower" is the 15th studio album by The Beach Boys, a band…
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Released 1971
Surf's Up
The Beach BoysListening to Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Surf's Up- Album Overview "Surf's Up," released on August 30, 1971, is the 15th studio album by the iconic American r…
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Released 1963
Surfer Girl
The Beach BoysSurfer Girl: discovering The Beach Boys's artistry
Surfer Girl- Album Overview Released on September 16, 1963, "Surfer Girl" is the third studio album by The Beach Boys…
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Released 1962
Surfin' Safari
The Beach BoysInside the atmosphere of The Beach Boys's Surfin' Safari
Surfin' Safari- Album Overview Released on October 1, 1962, "Surfin' Safari" marks the debut studio album by The Beac…
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Released 1963
Surfin' USA
The Beach BoysFrom intro to finale: what Surfin' USA delivers
Surfin' USA- Album Overview The Beach Boys' "Surfin' USA," released on March 25, 1963, marks a pivotal moment in the …
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Released 1962
Surfin’ Safari
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys experiments boldly on Surfin’ Safari
Surfin’ Safari- Album Overview Released on October 1, 1962, "Surfin’ Safari" is the debut studio album by The Beach B…
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Released 1963
Surfin’ Usa
The Beach BoysSurfin’ Usa: the next chapter for The Beach Boys
Surfin’ Usa- Album Overview "Surfin’ USA," released on March 25, 1963, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of The…
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Released 1971
Surf’s Up
The Beach BoysReview of The Beach Boys – Surf’s Up
Surf’s Up- Album Overview "Surf’s Up," released on August 30, 1971, is the 15th studio album by the iconic American r…
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Released 2012
That’s Why God Made The Radio
The Beach BoysListening guide: The Beach Boys's That’s Why God Made The Radio
That’s Why God Made The Radio- Album Overview Released in 2012, "That’s Why God Made The Radio" is the 29th studio al…
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Released 1985
The Beach Boys
The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys returns with The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys- Album Overview The self-titled album "The Beach Boys," released in 1985, marked a significant moment …
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