Name: Surf's Up by The Beach Boys
Brand: The Beach Boys
SKU: 602547508119
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

The Beach Boys had to rely on their U.K. fans for praise and support through much of the early 1970s. In the U.S., it would take a few years before the true beauty and worth of their post-Pet Sounds material would be properly appreciated. Surf's Up is a series of eclectic moments that reaches transcendence in the final songs, where three of Brian Wilson's finest spread their harmonies around. The title track had been kicking around since the Smile sessions and is the album's most ambitious—and successful—moment. "A Day In the Life Of A Tree" allows Al Jardine, Van Dyke Parks and the song's co-writer, Jack Rieley, to voice Brian's powerful sentiments. "'Til I Die" is simply haunting. The band's "pop" material had become so artful and sophisticated that it confused listeners looking for the group's famous quick hooks and bouncy grooves. Even the more immediately accessible material here has an undertow of high concept and weirdness. Bruce Johnston's "Disney Girls" is luscious. "Don't Go Near The Water" gets crazy. And Mike Love's "Student Demonstration Time" is a freaky jam.

1. Don't Go Near The Water

by The Beach Boys

Composer: Mike Love
Al Jardine; Composer
Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

2. Long Promised Road

by The Beach Boys

Composer: Carl Wilson
Jack Rieley; Composer
Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

3. Take A Load Off Your Feet

by The Beach Boys

Composer: Al Jardine
Gary Winfrey
Brian Wilson; Composer
Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

4. Disney Girls (1957)

by The Beach Boys

Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Composer: Bruce Johnston; Composer
Lyricist: Bruce Johnston; Composer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

5. Student Demonstration Time

by The Beach Boys

Composer: Mike Stoller
Jerry Leiber
Mike Love; Composer
Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

6. Feel Flows

by The Beach Boys

Composer: Carl Wilson
Jack Rieley; Composer
Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

7. Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song)

by The Beach Boys

Composer: Al Jardine
Gary Winfrey; Composer
Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

8. A Day In The Life Of A Tree

by The Beach Boys

Composer: Brian Wilson
Jack Rieley; Composer
Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

9. 'Til I Die

by The Beach Boys

Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Wilson; Composer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Stephen W. Desper; Production

10. Surf's Up

by The Beach Boys

Primary Artist: The Beach Boys; Main Performer
Composer: Van Dyke Parks
Brian Wilson; Composer
Lyricist: Van Dyke Parks
Brian Wilson; Composer
Engineer: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Mastering Engineer: Mark Linett; Production
Mixing: Stephen W. Desper; Production
Producer: The Beach Boys; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Linett
Stephen W. Desper; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

33 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, '60s Oldies, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary

Label

Capitol Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 29, 1971

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602547508119

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Surf's Up

1. Don't Go Near The Water

2. Long Promised Road

3. Take A Load Off Your Feet

4. Disney Girls (1957)

5. Student Demonstration Time

6. Feel Flows

7. Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song)

8. A Day In The Life Of A Tree

9. 'Til I Die

10. Surf's Up

Technical Specifications

Surf's Up

Product information

Release options

1. Don't Go Near The Water

2. Long Promised Road

3. Take A Load Off Your Feet

4. Disney Girls (1957)

5. Student Demonstration Time

6. Feel Flows

7. Lookin' At Tomorrow (A Welfare Song)

8. A Day In The Life Of A Tree

9. 'Til I Die

10. Surf's Up

Technical Specifications