Playback: The Brian Wilson Anthology
Brian Wilson · 2017
73 min · 18 tracks · pop music · rock music
A reflective blend of lush harmonies and poignant lyrics that captures Wilson's enduring artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- lush harmonies that evoke nostalgia
- poignant lyrics for emotional depth
- for leisurely evening listening
- gradual peaks that invite engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer fast-paced excitement
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, 'Playback: The Brian Wilson Anthology' serves as a comprehensive overview of Wilson's solo career after the Beach Boys. This compilation comes at a time when Wilson was celebrated for his remarkable influence in pop music, particularly following his critically acclaimed album 'No Pier Pressure' in 2015. It highlights his ongoing evolution as an artist while revisiting his most impactful work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Beach Boys· Harry Nilsson· Simon & Garfunkel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Love and Mercy 2:55
- 2 Surf’s Up 4:07
- 3 Heroes and Villains 4:54
- 4 Melt Away 3:00
- 5 Let It Shine 3:58
- 6 Some Sweet Day 2:40
- 7 Rio Grande 8:12
- 8 Cry 4:56
Disc 2
- 1 Lay Down Burden 3:45
- 2 The First Time 3:32
- 3 This Isn’t Love 3:55
- 4 Soul Searchin’ 4:09
- 5 Gettin’ in Over My Head 4:27
- 6 The Like in I Love You 3:20
- 7 Midnight’s Another Day 4:12
- 8 Colors of the Wind 3:59
- 9 One Kind of Love 3:34
- 10 Run James Run 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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