|
|
|
|
This web site is: |
 |
|
|
Pacific Ocean Blue - Legacy Edition |
|
|
Amazon Sales Rank: 9213
Release Date: 2008-06-17
Publisher: Sony Legacy
Type: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2
|
Deluxe Edition Two CD set of 33 tracks with Limited Edition First Run Collector's Packaging. After 30 years, this lost classic reemerges to the delight of fans worldwide. Since coming out in 1977, this CD had only been released for six months in 1991. This collection contains never officially released tracks from Dennis' Bambu album which only existed as bootlegs for decades. Per Dennis Wilson 'Everything that I am or will ever be is in the music. If you want to know me, just listen.' Features 'Holy Man' an unfinished track that never received Dennis' vocal part with Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters laying down brand new vocals. This limited edition deluxe packing feature 50 page, full color book with two brand new essays and never-before-seen photos and memorabilia.
Average Rating: 
Review: 2009-09-03
I can't praise the sound quality on this releases enough
The Good
Legacy Recordings have dug into their vaults to un-earth a musical treasure. Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson's first solo album Pacific Ocean Blue has been remastered and re-released as a 2-CD collection. Disc 1 is the original album with four bonus tracks. Disc 2 features Wilson's unreleased sophomore album Bambu (The Caribou Sessions).
Disc 1: Right from the start "River Song" will astonish you with it's soulful rhythms and vocals. I was instantly scratching my head thinking 'this guy was in the Beach Boys?' "What's Wrong" does have that Beach Boys sound quality to it, with it's bouncy piano and brass section. "Moonshine" is epic in its presentation. The orchestral feel and emotional delivery really separates it from the pack. "Dreamer" brings back the funky and bluesey tones. The lyrics revolve around the shady and fake Hollywood types that Wilson has encountered.
When it comes to lyrics, none seem more personal than on Dennis' ballads. "Thoughts of You" is a piano-filled heart-breaker. "Time" reveals the pain of being away from the place you feel most comfortable. "Rainbows" is accented by beautiful acoustic guitars and touching vocals. "Tug of Love" and "Only With You" are unreleased bonus tracks that fall right in line with the rest of the ballad-y material. The two other bonus tracks are instrumentals; "Holy Man" and "Mexico."
Disc 2: Bambu (The Caribou Sessions) was the album that never was. Riding the success of Pacific Ocean Blue, Wilson went right to work on his follow-up effort. Unfortunately, his personal life and personal demons was a terrible strain on the project. For more than five years Wilson struggled with finalizing his sophomore effort. Sadly, Dennis' tragic passing in 1983 derailed the project all together. However, most of the 'rough' recordings were saved. With all of that in mind, even for unfinished material, the Bambu material is not that bad. Yes, you can tell it's unfinished. Yes, you can tell there are some scatter-brain ideas here and there. But, this material is a window into that turbulent period in Wilson's life, and a great piece of memorabilia for collectors.
Wilson explores more soulful roots with "Under the Moonlight." "It's Not Too Late" is a passionate ballad. "School Girl" is a little rough around the edges, but still has a smooth groove to it. "Common" is a strict piano and drum instrumental. "Are You Real" is deep in it's lyrical content, even for as little as there is. "He's a Bum" is all over the place, with a Randy Newman feel to it. "I Love You" and "Constant Companion" are like night and day. "Time for Bed" is so rough that you can hear practicing and production cues. Queens of the Stone Age drummer Taylor Hawkins does his best impression of Wilson on the bonus track "Holy Man." Hawkins finishes where Wilson left off on this spiritual ditty.
Legacy's presentation of this release is second to none. The packaging is extensive and stellar. There's a 20 page booklet includes with liner notes, pictures, and a mini-bio of Dennis Wilson. If that's not enough, the booklet continues on a PDF computer file. The pictures are beautifully restored and presented.
The Bad
Why Taylor Hawkins?
The Verdict
I can't praise the sound quality on this releases enough. This is album! You remember those, right? You know the CDs you listen to today where every channel is turned up to the highest possible volume? Well, you're not getting that here. Each channel, sound, instrument, and vocal is tuned to its perfect level to give you such a wonderful sonic experience.
Dennis may not have been as successful or as prominent as his brother Brian, but the artistry obviously ran in the family. Pacific Ocean Blue is truly a masterpiece. I certainly cannot claim to have been alive during this time period, or claim to be a Beach Boys fan, but I know good music when I hear it. Pacific Ocean blue deserves it's moment in the spotlight and its place in music history.
Review: 2009-08-20
My First Reaction was "Wow!"
After hearing Pacific Ocean Blue and Bambu for the first time, my immediate reaction was "Wow!" I now have a new-found respect for Dennis Wilson and his talent as a writer/composer. Ranging from raw rock 'n roll to downright beautiful ballads evoking considerable emotion, the songs seem remarkably fresh today despite the fact they were recorded thirty years ago. The only song that seems to resonate with the Beach Boys sound is River Song, but the rest are uniquely Dennis' style. With most albums, you may have those one or two favorite songs, but not here. There are too many of them, and it is hard to narrow them down because his range is quite amazing. Compare the elegant simplicity of Piano Variations on Thoughts of You to the rockin' Under the Moonlight, and you will see what I mean. But most of all, it is apparent that Dennis put his soul into his music as it oozes introspection, revealing the inner essence of a man who lived his life on the edge, a man whose music reflects his true feelings and experiences. The only negative feeling I had was realizing how sad it is that the world will never sample more of his fine wine.
Review: 2009-08-12
Dead on Arrival
As someone not connected in any way to the label or band I can say I
watched this LP brought into the world stillborn. It just was not good
at all and the label knew it. They walked away for very good reason.
Review: 2009-07-06
Surf
To say that I was surprised at the musical content of this collection is an understatement! I hadn't realized just how talented, Musically, Dennis was. Growing up in the 50's and 60's he was kind of a role model for us guys, being that he was the only "Real Surfer" of the Beach Boys, and really knew his way around the hottest cars of the era. I knew that he was an adequate drummer and at times studio drummers did the recording work, but I didn't have a clue that inside this "All American Boy" such a vast understanding of harmony and a sensitive approach to his musical progressions existed! I guess that sometimes God chooses a bloodline to flood with His overwhelming gifts of harmony, as we see in the Wilsons. At any rate it was a privilige for me to listen to this and believe that many others would agree.
 |
Amazon List Price: $29.98
Choose an Amazon Store
 Buy from Amazon |
|
 Go back to previous page |
|
|
Product reviews, information, best prices and cheap buys for a range of popular products. Ranging from books, video games, DVD's, toys and music. Products include the fabulous Harry Potter, Gordon Ramsay, A Thousand Splendid Suns, The God Delusion, A History of Modern Britain, The Children of Hurin, The Secret, I Can Make You Thin, (Paul McKenna), The Kite Runner , Tricks of the Mind, Derren Brown, Suite Francaise , Catherine Tate Comic, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Shrek 3 the Third, Rocky Balboa , James Bond - Casino Royale , Dad's Army - Series 9, Doctor Who, Prison Break Season 2 , Scrubs - Series 5, Blood Diamond , Doctor Who - Series 3, Dreamgirls, It Won't Be Soon Before Long, Maroon 5, Back To Black, Winehouse, Black Rain, Ozzy Osbourne, Send Away the Tigers, Manic Street Preachers, The Best Club Anthems, Icky Thump, White Stripes, Sweet Warrior, Richard Thompson, 50 cent , abba , akon , amy winehouse , arcade fire , arctic monkeys , avril lavigne , beatles , biffy clyro , beverley knight , beyonce , black sabbath , bob dylan , bob marley , bjork , bon jovi , bruce springsteen , bryan adams , cascada , cat stevens , cliff richard , coldplay , css , dance , david bowie , deep purple , depeche mode , diana ross , dolly parton , elliot smith , elton john , elvis presley , eric clapton , eurovision , fall out boy , fleetwood mac , frank sinatra , funeral for a friend , genesis , groove armada , hawkwind , hed kandi , iron maiden , james , jeff buckley , jimi hendrix , johnny cash , joni mitchell , justin timberlake , kaiser chiefs , kings of leon , led zeppelin , linkin park , love songs , madonna , manic street preachers , mark ronson , maroon 5 , megadeth , mcfly , metallica , michael buble and many more. Pacific Ocean Blue - Legacy Edition
|
|
|