Pacific Ocean Blue/Bambu (The Caribou Sessions)

Product Details

Artist : Dennis Wilson
Format : Enhanced, Original recording remastered
Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0886970791625
Label : Caribou, Epic, Legacy, Sony BMG
Number of Discs : 2
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 2008-06-16
UPC : 886970791625

ASIN : B00104CIN2

Track Listings for

Disc-1
1. River Song
2. What's Wrong
3. Moonshine
4. Friday Night
5. Dreamer
6. Thoughts Of You
7. Time
8. You And I
9. Pacific Ocean Blues
10. Farewell My Friend
11. Rainbows
12. End Of The Show
13. Tug Of Love
14. Only With You
15. Holy Man
16. Mexico

Disc-2
1. Under The Moonlight
2. It's Not Too Late
3. School Girl
4. Love Remember Me
5. Love Surrounds Me
6. Wild Situation
7. Common
8. Are You Real
9. He's A Bum
10. Cocktails
11. I Love You
12. Constant Companion
13. Time For Bed
14. Album Tag Song
15. All Alone
16. Thoughts Of You
17. Holy Man

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

Apart from the non-release of Smile, the biggest lament of hardcore Beach Boys fans is that Bruce Johnston aside, none of the non-Brian Wilson solo albums are available on CD. But now, for fans of late drummer Dennis Wilson, there's reason to celebrate as his only-released solo album gets the reissue it deserves. Widely acknowledged as the finest Beach Boys solo effort, it's now presented with clarity, allowing the full sonic palette--the punch of opening "River Song" for example--to be heard in its intended glory. Wilson's raspy vocal may have been past its prime, but it's still affecting and ably supported by the sumptuous production values he gave the album. With high quality tracks such as the funky "Dreamer" and the poignant "Farewell My Friend", this will appeal to anyone with even a passing interest in The Beach Boys, as well as a delight for hardcore fans as the unreleased tracks (from the unfinished follow-up Bambu), easily match the original's quality. While the disappointing absence of earlier singles ("Lady" or "Sound of Free") prevents this from being a definitive career anthology, this is as essential a Beach Boys artefact as Pet Sounds or Sunflower/Surf's Up. -–Thom Allott

Description

Few records of the twentieth century have attained such a substantial cult following as Dennis Wilson's 'Pacific Ocean Blue', finally re-released alongside material from its troubled follow-up 'Bambu' after his death in 1983. As the original drummer of The Beach Boys (and the only member who could surf), Dennis was perhaps the most misunderstood member of the group, while his celebrated brother Brian was the recipient of most attention. 'Pacific Ocean Blue', originally released in 1977, is a dense and emotional series of songs, veering from rock and gospel stomps ('River Song') to introvert and complexly orchestrated ballads ('Thoughts Of You'). The material from the abandoned 'Bambu' sessions is also includedhere, with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins given the mammoth challenge of completing one of Wilson's songs, 'Holy Man', with new lyrics.

Customer Reviews

finally!!!! (2008-09-03)

Finally this album is rereleased!! Certainly the best solo beach boy album (though the competition isn't much!) and definetly one of my favourites from the 70s. And the excitement for many a DW fan - all the unreleased tracks, some of which i had heard on scratchy bootleg before. Parts of the mixing for the Bambu tracks is not the best, i've heard better versions elsewhere - particularly wild situation, but overall you cant complain especially when there were a few tracks id never heard before and blew my mind (love remember me, are you real and cocktails). Now all we need is another DW cd with all the other amazing songs he's done e.g early 70s stuff(carry me home, lady, sound of free etc)and whatever else he's done - then we'll be happy. A decent DW documentary would be good too.

Steady on! (2008-08-29)

I've given this one star simply because there's so much hyperbole written about this album that it really needs to be balanced a bit. It's a pretty good album, but 'Genius'?? I think that's a bit strong. If I came across this album without hearing anything about it beforehand I'd think it was pretty good but anyone reading any of the gushing praise heaped on it here or elsewhere is bound to be disappointed.If you like Beach Boys circa Holland/Surf's Up then you'll enjoy it. Just don't buy it expecting The Holy Grail!

Staggeringly Beautiful (Slight return) (2008-08-16)

I have to say that I dislike the Beach Boys surfer-era ethos intensely, as do a lot of people I know, and I have had a devil of a job getting them to listen to this cd with their prejudices left at home. I bought the cd set on the basis of all the rave reviews in the media etc, thinking I'll give it a go and could always sell it on ebay if it was rubbish. How wrong I was!!! Do not let such prior judgements put you off this superb album!! Dennis had a very similar ear for piano-based melodies as fellow CA resident Randy Newman but the music is far more heartfelt. Enough words - just buy it - you wont regret it!! Trust me...I'm a civil servant...

Cry, Jump and Smile with the best reissue of this year!!! (2008-07-06)

I have to say I never thought Dennis could do a record like this one... yes I know I'm an idiot. But seriously, I am overblown by the feeling of these songs (Farewell my Friend, Time, End of Show), every song has the right element of surrounding sounds but never disturbing the greatness of the melodies and the amazing piano tracks.Unbelievably he included funky songs (pacific ocean blue) in this album and they all fit together like a miracle or whatever you want to call it.He blends the classic beach boys sound on a subtle way, with the Beatles creating an atmosphere making it very personal to listen to. The tracks have aged marvelously, man I'm so psyched about this album! How stupid I was not to have it years ago!! This is truly one of the best albums I have heard from a solo Beach Boy and yes, I am a huge Brian fan! From nostalgic sad & dark songs, happy love songs, to funky tunes this album has everything.Don't be another stupid and buy this album for a personal experience with melody.Let the music play!PS: The unreleased material is also unbelievable and I'm only reviewing disc1!!PS2: The packaging is UNBELIEVABLE !!! Don't dare to buy another version of the record.

Yes it is ... (2008-07-06)

as good as you hoped it would be and beautifully packaged too.I also really like Bambu, the unreleased,supposedly unfinished, album and the bonus tracks as well.

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