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Which Beach Boys LP after Pet Sounds

I have been listening to this album, and really have been enjoying it. I never realized how good of a band these guys really were. The vocal harmonies are some of the best in the rock genre, IMO. I was thinking about picking up the Beach Boys: Today, to get more of their music. Any thoughts on which LP to get. Maybe I will just pick up Today, Tomorrow. That was a joke. Thanks in advance.
fjn04
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synthfreek
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I'd go for Wilson's Smile next but I'm just going by personal experience. I am no expert but I love that album. If you are diggin' those harmonies you'll love this album.
audiofeil
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I have all original pressings of the Beach Boy albums and my most played is Surfer Girl.

Not only is this the first album that Brian fully produced but the sonics (at least my copy) are simply astonishing and the best of any Beach Boys album.

YMMV

It's also the last cover showing David Marks who was replaced by Al Jardine before the album was released.
fjn04 OP
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Holy responses.I found Sunflower kind of interesting as well. I was going to order it on the new vinyl series through AS or MD. Not sure about the sound quality on these though. My local record emporium was (even though normally fairly stocked) hurting in their Beach Boys section. Thanks a bunch, and keep them coming in.
hazard
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Go ahead and get the "Today" album. It's the album they made right before "Pet Sounds". Next to "Pet Sounds" it's my favorite Beach Boys album.
fjn04 OP
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Hopefully, I can get some feedback on how the new remastered LP's sound, and start there. It certainly seems like the BB's catalog is deep enough to explore it further. The price on the BB's Lp's are not bad at around $18, but only if they sound good. Cheers !
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