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Disc: 1
1. That Lucky Old Sun
2. Morning Beat
3. Room with a View [Narrative]
4. Good Kind of Love
5. Forever She'll Be My Surfer Girl
6. Venice Beach [Narrative]
7. Live Let Live/That Lucky Old Sun (Reprise)
8. Mexican Girl
9. Cinco de Mayo [Narrative]
10. California Role/That Lucky Old Sun (Reprise)
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Disc: 2
1. Making of the Album [DVD][*]
2. Good Kind of Love [DVD]
3. Forever She'll Be My Surfer Girl [DVD]

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Uncut, September 2008 issue
There are few other albums this year with as much force, verve and sheer musical imagination as 'That Lucky Old Sun'.

Mojo, September 2008 issue
It is a measure of the artistic triumph of 'That Lucky Old Sun' that it's such an utter pleasure, an album of sunshine...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another miracle!, 3 Sep 2008

By	J. Etherington "John E" (London, England.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: That Lucky Old Sun (CD/DVD) (Audio CD)

The unimaginable has happened, and Brian Wilson has created a new masterpiece, with his latest album (a heartfelt tribute to the mythic Los Angeles of his youth). "That Lucky Old Sun" is a worthy successor to both "Pet Sounds" and "Smile", and contains the familiar layered harmonies and glorious melodies of Brian's previous greatest works, plus some of the same quirkiness as "Smile". Those unfamiliar with Brian's recent work may need a couple of plays to adjust to his current sound, and the brief narrative sections that were written by "Smile" co-creator Van Dyke Parks. However, everything flows together well, and the album is Brian's most accessible and tuneful creation since the beginning of his solo career. The resulting effect is extremely uplifting. Much of the success of the album is due to Brian's supremely-talented backing band - most especially lyricist Scott Bennett (who also helped with the production). As far as the songs go, there is not one weak link, and a wide variety of musical styles are incorporated. Personal favourites include "Forever She'll Be My Surfer Girl" and "Good Kind of Love" on which blonde vocalist Taylor Mills particularly shines (in 2007 Taylor released a fine solo album of her own, titled "Lullagoodbye"). A real highpoint of "That Lucky Old Sun" is the stunning "Midnight's Another Day"- a powerful and moving ballad, which many consider to be Brian's greatest song since "Surf's Up". The album concludes with the sublime harmonies of another true gem in "Southern California". "That Lucky Old Sun" is an album to purchase and treasure, and one to listen to regularly in its entirety. The accompanying DVD includes interviews with Brian and all of the long-term male members of his highly likeable band. It also contains live performances of two of the album tracks, "Good Kind of Love" and "Forever She'll Be My Surfer Girl".

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4.0 out of 5 stars California Sun, 8 Sep 2008

By	Angel Delta (Southsea Hants) - See all my reviews

This review is from: That Lucky Old Sun (CD/DVD) (Audio CD)

It might be an exaggeration to describe Brian Wilson as the greatest composer of the American rock era but his immense influence on the popular music of the era is undeniable. With the Beach Boys, and on his solo albums, his genius for baroque melodies, exquisite harmonies and breathtaking arrangements is unparalleled and his art has not diminished.

Themed around Frankie Laine's 1949 hit That Lucky Old Sun is a day in the life of Brian under the Californian sun. With a nod to his troubled past "At 25 I turned out the lights/Cause I couldn't handle the glare in my eyes" he also evokes the classic Beach Boys era, "Summer 61/A goddess became my sun/I fell in her ocean eyes/As endless as the skies/Forever she'll be my surfer girl."

Brian's voice, at 68 years old, is now achingly expressive and with his trademark harmonies and That Lucky Old Band packed with baritone sax, clarinet, flute, French horn, trumpet etc his flair for the dramatic is as powerful as ever.

There is a feel good factor about this album and, with his thanks to his loving wife Melinda, perhaps Brian Wilson, genius and legend, has laid the ghost of his troubled past to rest.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Brian has done it again!, 23 Aug 2008

By	oldstuff (Cheshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

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Brian Wilson's solo career has been a fairly mixed affair with the triumphant return of Smile or the likes of Rio Grande mixed in with some poor (by his standards) album tracks.

Lucky Old Sun, however, is a great return to form for pop music's greatest composer. First performed at the Royal Festival Hall, the album version is solid from start to finish from the instant classic of "Midnight's another day" to the Beach Boys-like "Morning Beat". The spoken narratives (written by Van Dyke Parks) don't detract from the music and instead complement Brian and Scott Bennetts creation.

This is probably more accessible than "Smile" was as it's a much more coherent piece where Smile was such a leap that nobody has done anything like it since.

Brian's & Beach Boys fans will love this album and it deserves a listen or two from everybody else to.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Drenched in Californian Sunshine
If you like Brian Wilson or the Beach Boys you will love this and probably know what to expect. Gorgeous harmonies, catchy melodies, sonorous soundscapes, this album has the lot... Read more

Published 3 months ago by M. Hallett

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
I can not believe that Brian and his marvellous band can produce another masterpiece. I was priviledged to witness this live at Royal Festival Hall in London last September and... Read more

Published 9 months ago by Bryan Cloake

1.0 out of 5 stars Beyond disappointing !
I am a long-time Beach Boys fan. I have most of their albums and certainly all of their hits, which I listen to frequently. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Alan J. Stedall

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic
I've found Brian's solo work a little "mixed" but this, possibly his most autobiographical work to date, is just fabulous. Read more

Published 9 months ago by I. F. Coyle

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!! 11 out of 10
I'll keep it short and sweet - forget Smile (which is pretty cool) because this is your genuine bonafide genius at work epic that frankly knock spots of what Brian has done solo... Read more

Published 10 months ago by David Wright

3.0 out of 5 stars Not bad when it's actually Brian.
By far the best song on this album is the only one credited just to Brian Wilson. 'Good Kind of Love' is a glorious and quirky piece, so reminiscent of the Beach Boys in the... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Larry

3.0 out of 5 stars Back to winning ways
It's nice to hear a great Brian Wilson album at last. His previous offerings , to my mind, have been mixed to say the least. This album sounds fresh and back to his best.

Published 10 months ago by R. Cheshire

4.0 out of 5 stars SUN SUN SUN SINCE HER DADDY TOWED THE ZIMMER AWAY
As far as i am concerned there are only a sprinkling of musical genii George Harrison,Stevie Wonder and Brian Wilson,one is no longer with us. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Finbar the looney

5.0 out of 5 stars Brian's Best 'Solo' Album Ever
Not including SMiLE of course, which is just something else.

The Beach Boys genius has done it again. Read more

Published 11 months ago by P. Kennedy

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