Tag Archives: Brian Wilson

Check out the Top 20 pop albums of 2012

January 15, 2013 | John Borack | 0

2012 was a great year for new music, with albums from former major label favorites sharing space with releases from relative upstarts from the indie pop world. For my money, here’s a look at the best of the best from last year. ►

Album review of The Beach Boys’ ‘That’s Why God Made The Radio’

December 3, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

The Beach Boys’ newest studio album, “That’s Why God Made The Radio,” is more than good. It is, in a word, phenomenal. ►

Step inside The Beach Boys’ world, 50 years in the making

December 3, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

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A lot has been written over the last 50 years about The Beach Boys. While the group has had more downs than ups in recent years, its fan base remains as loyal as ever. ►

Throwback Suburbia, Nelson Bragg offer brand new pop

June 15, 2012 | John Borack | 1

OHMYGODTHISSONGISGREAT. That’s what Nelson Bragg calls his publishing company, and it’s the phrase we uttered after hearing Bragg’s new LP, “We Get What We Want.” ►

Beach Boys’ Tour & New Release Bring Back Memories

June 4, 2012 | Phill | 4

The Beach Boys have had numerous hit records, but sometimes their non-hits were better than those that topped the charts. ►

Meet the first class of Goldmine’s Hall of Fame

May 2, 2012 | Phill | 6

We don’t have a museum or awards ceremony, but Goldmine does have a desire to honor deserving musicians and an alternative to the Rock Hall. ►

Beach Boys reunite for new studio album, reissues and 50-date tour

December 16, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 2

Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks will record a new studio album, reissue the band’s back catalog and tour internationally. ►

The Wrecking Crew left its musical mark on pop culture

November 6, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 4

You’ve played air guitar, drummed on your desk and hummed along to the hundreds of hit songs, jingles and themes they recorded. Who are they? The Wrecking Crew. ►

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame deserves credit for including all genres of popular music

October 28, 2011 | Phill | 7

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame boasts a great variety when it comes to its inductees ►

For Rock Hall of Fame, Supposed “Influence” More Important Than Mass Popularity?

October 14, 2011 | Phill | 34

Influence seems to be the main criteria for entrance into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ►