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The Beach Boys: Longevity Rules

In 2012, The Beach Boys celebrated 50 years of being signed to the legendary Capitol Records, having been together as a band for only a short time before that. To celebrate, the band performed on the Grammys, put together a lengthy reunion tour that – truth be told – had its shaky moments, and reissued a dozen studio albums as well a two versions of greatest hits packages. As if that wasn’t enough, the prior year, the group finally released its “lost” album SMiLE in various configurations, of which the multi-disc deluxe set beat out such musical luminaries as Paul McCartney and Woodie Guthrie for Best Historical Album honors.

During this busy stretch, Mark Linett and Alan Boyd have been integral pieces in the group’s legacy, having producer, engineering, and archiving roles among other things. The pair have a longstanding history with the group – Linett since the late ’80s and Boyd since the late ’90s – which allows a comfort level among all parties involved. During an interview, Linett expressed feeling “a sense of privilege and history” to be involved with the group’s projects, a sentiment heartily shared by Boyd. Through all the work they’ve done, they estimate that approximately 90% of the Beach Boys’ output has been archived and referenced, bolstered primarily by the active support of the group.

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while we're on the subject

has anyone else experienced the brilliance of these new mixes? leaked from disc 1 of the upcoming Smile Sessions box set. that disc is their attempt at a "finished" Smile. have to say i've never heard these tracks sounding so good. and mixed in glorious mono!

-oliver