This is the first of two posts on LA's premier pop band, The Wondermints.
Brian Wilson is famously quoted as having said that if the Wondermints were his band back in 1967, he would have finished the legendary "Smile" album. As it turns out, the members of The Wondermints DID help him finallly complete the great unfinished pop masterpiece.
I'm going to post four of their songs... if you're a fan of shimmering melodies and perfect vocal arrangements give 'em a listen. They do a variety of amazing stuff. The first cut is a classic piece of writing. I've followed it up (in the comments) with a song from their great self-titled debut album. "Shine" features Revolver-esque Eastern influence... a swirling, beautiful sound.
Posted on 07/26/2008
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Posted on 07/26/2008
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Here's "Shine"
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Wow...I can hear what BW is talking about. There is also a later XTC quality to them too if I may add.
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Absolutely Annie... They're huge fans of pop and would take that as a great compliment. Check out the next post for the "Pet Sounds" knockout "Tracy Hide"... It would fit comfortably on any classic Beach Boys album.
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Love the Wondermints -- seen them twice with Brian on the Smith and Pet Sounds Anniversary tour. He is always very gracious with praise for them -- and they really carr the shows.
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Must have Johnny Marr on the brain -- the Smile tour, of course.
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Yeah, those tours were magical... The only way the Smile album could have been better is with a young Brian Wilson voice on it... oh well.. gotta be satisfied to get what we did...
...and that would be a great double bill... Brian Wilson and The Smiths. I'd pay to see that.
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good thing i am a fan of shimmering melodies :) I love this. thanks for the intro (again and again) Zen pop.
now if only i could get Brian wilson on my good side :)
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Thanks so much, IP... You two didn't have a dustup, did you? I'd imagine Brian's a tough guy to get to know these days... Cheers!