The Cheat Sheet

‘Pet Sounds’: Al Jardine Initially Misinterpreted the Meaning Behind the Beach Boys’ Album Name

The Beach Boys are the artists behind Pet Sounds, a fan-favorite album featuring the song “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” With a confusing title and animal-based cover art, one member of the Beach Boys thought ...
The Cheat Sheet

‘Pet Sounds’ Was the First Time the Beach Boys Didn’t Play Instruments on an Album

The Beach Boys released their album 'Pet Sounds,' with most songs arranged by Brian Wilson. Here's what we know about the 1966 release. Some know them for songs like “Help Me Ronda,” “Surfin’ USA,” ...
The New York Times

How the Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ Entered the Pop Music Pantheon. (Eventually.)

Brian Wilson’s 1966 masterpiece is now considered a crowning achievement of music. The album’s reputation grew over time. By Marc Tracy Making a list of the best rock albums ever is easy: Something ...
Newsweek

50 Thoughts on Seeing Brian Wilson Perform ‘Pet Sounds’ for Its 50th Anniversary

Fifty years after it was released, Brian Wilson performed the landmark Beach Boys album Pet Sounds at McCarren Park in Brooklyn, New York, as a part of the Northside Festival. The following is a ...