A reflective, ambitious post-Pet Sounds peak of fragile beauty. Underrated and acclaimed. A high point. Released in 1971, it's one of The Beach Boys's later high points.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from The Beach Boys — where to go next
If you have Surf's Up, these are the The Beach Boys records worth reaching for next.
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Pet Sounds1966 · RockStart here
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Sunflower1970 · RockDeep cut
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Surf's Up1971 · you're viewing this oneDeep cut
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