Made in U.S.A. cover

Released 40 years ago

Made in U.S.A.

The Beach Boys · 1986

64 min · 25 tracks · rock & roll · surf music

A nostalgic collection of surf rock anthems that encapsulate the sun-soaked essence of American youth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic summer road trip
  • sing-along anthems with friends
  • quick bursts of joy
  • playful energy for gatherings
  • easy listening during downtime

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy introspective pieces
  • seek complex musical experimentation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'Made in U.S.A.' arrived during a period of revival for The Beach Boys following their turbulent years in the 1970s. This compilation marked their first release after the commercial resurgence fueled by nostalgia for their classic sound, appealing to both loyal fans and a new generation attracted to surf culture.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beatles· Simon & Garfunkel· The Byrds

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Surfin' Safari 2:06
  • 2 409 1:59
  • 3 Surfin' USA 2:27
  • 4 Be True to you School 2:07
  • 5 Surfer Girl 2:23
  • 6 Dance, Dance, Dance 1:58
  • 7 Fun, Fun, Fun 2:16
  • 8 I Get Around 2:11
  • 9 Help me, Rhonda 2:45
  • 10 Don't Worry Baby 2:42
  • 11 California Girls 2:36
  • 12 When I Grow Up (To be a Man) 2:01
  • 13 Barbara Ann 2:04
  • 14 Good Vibrations 3:36
  • 15 Heroes and Villians 3:37
  • 16 Wouldn't it be Nice 2:22
  • 17 Sloop John B. 2:55
  • 18 God Only Knows 2:48
  • 19 Caroline, NO 2:17
  • 20 Do It Again 2:19
  • 21 Rock and Roll Music 2:28
  • 22 Come go with Me 2:07
  • 23 Getcha Back 3:01
  • 24 Rock 'n' Roll to the Rescue 3:44
  • 25 California Dreamin' 3:13

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