Label: Sony
Release Date: April 22, 2017
Release Date: April 22, 2017
The title is Bambu-The
Caribou Sessions. As I recall I was not too impressed with Pacific Ocean Blue the first time I
heard it but now I must go back and give it another try after hearing this
release.
Wilson’s vocals reminded of the late Joe Cocker at times.
His deep throaty style would have been perfect for a blues band. As it turns
out the recording is one of the most eclectic I have ever heard coming from any
Beach Boy, including brother Brian.
Sony did a great job of filling in the gaps and making this
a final complete release. I heard rock, pop, blues and a few ballads. Wilson
covered it all and I cannot help but think what a wonderful career he would
have had if he stayed with us. He lost his battle to the bottle unfortunately
and ended up being another rock “n” roll casualty like so many others. Music
lives forever and I am certain this release will shed more light on the
brilliance of one of the more underrated Beach Boys and all around talents in
music. And that includes when he was alive and by today’s standards as far as
this listener is concerned.
These sessions while being overshadowed by Wilson’s tragic
death and the fact he never finished them is now a thing of the past. What we
have is the finished product and the realization the he was an extremely
talented musician and writer. Every Beach Boy deserves credit for their talents
however as solo artist Brian was the one everyone has focused on for obvious
reasons. Now it is time to turn our attention to the one member that was never
in the spotlight.
Bambu-The
Caribou Sessions is a superb set in a beautiful double gate fold
sleeve jacket with beautifully colored green vinyl to match what you see on the
outside of the package. This was a bit of a revelation for this listener as I never
considered Dennis one of the more important cogs in the wheels of the Beach Boy
hit machine. This has made me reevaluate the entire history of that band and
the contributions he made overall. One listen may have you thinking the same
way!
4.5/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
May 24, 2017
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Tracks:
LP1:
Side A:
1. Under The Moonlight
2. It's Not Too Late
3. School Girl
4. Love Remember Me
Side B:
5. Love Surrounds Me
6. Wild Situation
7. Common
8. Are You Real
LP2:
Side C:
9. He's A Bum
10. Cocktails
11. I Love You
12. Constant Companion
Side D:
13. Time For Bed
14. Album Tag Song
15. All Alone
16. Piano Variations On Thoughts Of You
Tracks:
LP1:
Side A:
1. Under The Moonlight
2. It's Not Too Late
3. School Girl
4. Love Remember Me
Side B:
5. Love Surrounds Me
6. Wild Situation
7. Common
8. Are You Real
LP2:
Side C:
9. He's A Bum
10. Cocktails
11. I Love You
12. Constant Companion
Side D:
13. Time For Bed
14. Album Tag Song
15. All Alone
16. Piano Variations On Thoughts Of You
