singer Mike Love is often described as a talentless and money-hungry jerk. The Beach Boys' success is always due to its' genius' cousin attributed. And that while Love was really the lead singer and lyricist of most of the hits from the 60s. In addition, he is a world-peace-preaching vegetarian, who gives a lot of money to nature conservation and meditates every day. You could almost step into the
… breach for him, but unfortunately there is his solo album Unleash The Love. For anyone who is still looking for ammunition to criticize the American: these two CDs are a godsend. It's like everything - including the vocals - is being produced by robots. Sterile, plastic and flat. Love shoots herself in the foot again and again and not just in the numerous Beach Boys reinterpretations. For example, one of the best new songs is a (seemingly heartfelt) ode to Hindu history. At the end, someone with a fake Indian accent says it's time for curry. Bad idea, Mike Love, you deserve so much better. (JE)more
