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if you do, then this is a must have CD. Either you like the Beach Boys, or you don't. If you're a fan of the Beach Boys, then this is the first half of an "Essential" collection of their hits (the second being vol. two).
Why only include 20 songs, when you can have at least 25. Read on for further details.Well, I will tell you, it's not great. EVERY SONG HERE IS ESSENTIAL. And in 1999, the group's label, Capitol Records, decided to release yet another greatest hits collection, '20 Good Vibrations.' So how does it measure up.
It's essential, and any Beach Boys fan needs to own these songs in some form. I think that unanimously wins the better starting point.This isn't necessary anymore. There's plenty of better options if you are a casual fan. This is for new fans only who need a cheap, quick entry point into the Beach Boys legendary catalogue. The Beach Boys are a classic band. Their harmonies, the sheer genius that is Brian Wilson, and their melodies are some of the best in rock and pop history. The problem is, it's missing far too much. Another blown opportunity from Capitol.Overall, this is a solid starting point.
How sad. Shame on Capitol.You're better off starting with 'Sounds of Summer' if you are a new or casual Beach Boys fan. Otherwise, this is 100% unnecessary. That's right, 27 more minutes of music. 'The Warmth of the Sun,' 'Break Away,' 'Wendy,' 'Let Him Run Wild,' 'Girl Don't Tell Me,' 'God Only Knows,' 'All Dressed Up for School,' 'Wonderful,' 'That's Not Me,' and countless others are all missing in action on this so called 'Greatest Hits' album. At 30 songs, that disc has 77 minutes of material, compared to the 50 minutes offered here.
As a result, they've had countless compilations released over the years, dating back to the 1960s. But the problem is, and why I'm giving it 2.5 stars, is because there's not enough essential material. And, even more irritating, at 49:35 long, many of those songs, if not, all of those songs, could have fit, making this the definitive first stint at Capitol Records collection (they were resigned again to Capitol in 1988). Sure, it's got the bare bone basic hits, including 'Surfin' Safari,' 'Shut Down,' 'Little Deuce Coupe,' 'Surfer Girl,' 'Surfin' USA,' 'God Only Knows' and even their 1989 comeback #1 hit 'Kokomo,' from the soundtrack to the film 'Cocktail.'What's here is all worthy of praise. And I'm not even touching on the Brother Records years of 1970-1987.
I do know, however, that I like the album. Can't answer that, either. Sure, I was born long after the band reached its peak, but their songs have defined days spent in the water, long sunny nights, and the feeling of freedom.
I don't know. But this CD has spent a lot of time in my player, with the windows down and the radio up. Better with the second and third volumes.
Like millions of other Americans, I grew up with the Beach Boys as the soundtrack to summer. By far my favorite song is 'God Only Knows', though I also enjoy 'Wouldn't It Be Nice', 'Kokomo', and 'Sloop John B', but the entire album is pleasant to listen to on a summer day.Complete package of Beach Boys hits. And that's true enjoyment.
With "20 Good Vibrations: The Greatest Hits (Volume 1)" I have many of the band's best songs all on one CD.As a casual Beach Boys fan, I have no idea if the album is a complete catalog of the band's best; nor do I know if it is an accurate representation of their greatest hits. The lyrics to Beach Boys songs aren't deep and in-depth, but the songs themselves provide a nice backdrop to the warmest time of year.
This Beach Boys CD certainly was worth it and I am so glad that I made this purchase. Since we are moving back near the coast, I wanted to get my family excited about living near the beach.
I bougth this CD for my six month old grand daughter.she likes motown, classical and now I think the Beach Boys are her fav.It's for the young and old with a rocking heart
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