After retiring from The Beach Boys' tour band, focused solely on studio work. The first thing he did was book the session musicians of , his role model. This had the hit albums and . After this, Wilson was ready for the next step. Together with lyricist Tony Asher he wrote a few dreamy pieces that grew into small symphonies in the studio. The American used 's layered production method for
… thisfurther out, resulting in a wide sound. In the honest lyrics, Wilson exposed his troubled soul. Highlights include the jubilant opener Wouldn't It Be Nice and the beautiful love song God Only Knows. Immediately after its release in 1966, Pet Sounds was hailed by critics as a masterpiece, especially in Europe. Still, some people, including some members of the band and the record company, had to get used to the new direction. Pet Sounds nevertheless became one of the most beloved pop albums of all time. (JE / MS)more
