rwrkb Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 from WFMU's blog:In 1989 Brian Wilson began recording "Sweet Insanity", an album that was due for release in 1991 but was rejected by Sire. The album was made during one of Wilson's supposedly troubled periods when he was under the influence of psychologist Eugene Landy (who was listed as a co-producer) and included guest performances by both Bob Dylan and Weird Al Yankovic. The album has long been available as a bootleg and four of the songs were subsequently released on later albums. "Smart Girls" was produced by Matt Dike, the co-founder of Delicious Vinyl who was also part of the production team behind hits by Tone Loc and Young MC. By varying accounts Dike was at one time a member of the Dust Brothers and responsible for a some of the production on The Beastie Boy's "Paul's Boutique" which was recorded in 1989 (roughly the same time as Wilson's album). You can actually hear some vague links as "Smart Girls" employs a similar cut-and-paste sample aesthetic (to far worse effect) as bits of past Beach Boy hits are chopped up and sprinkled throughout the song. "Smart Girls" was supposedly released as a promo to radio stations and Wilson played the song on the air during an interview on Dr. Demento's show in 1992. The LA Weekly dug up this "Brains and Genius" J-Card at a used record shop which may be the radio promo or something else entirely. now go listen to it: "Smart Girls" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tongue-tied Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 better than 'Pet Sounds' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I'm scared to click on that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 I'm scared to click on that. you should be. but it must be experienced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 It's a lot like every non-rapper rap song. I swear they all have the same shuffling beat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 I swear they all have the same shuffling beat. it's conducive to the inherent awkwardness Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imsjry Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 it's conducive to the inherent awkwardness I made it exactly 36 seconds. Anyone else? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted December 1, 2007 Author Share Posted December 1, 2007 I made it exactly 36 seconds. Anyone else? it's hard isn't it? they could use it for torture or something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I got half way through but it was too creepy for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P Dub Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Whoa! I made it all the way through it but damn. I wonder if he inlisted Bob in this session b/c of his hit with Kurtis Blow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boywiththorninside Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I wonder if he inlisted Bob in this session b/c of his hit with Kurtis Blow... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I like the way as it goes on he gets more and more into it. lol too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I was in heaves laughing at this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 That was worse than a mouthful of sores. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Oh. My. God. I feel ashamed for liking the Beach Boys now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 whatever it is, it's not right. though like a trainwreck, i'm tempted to listen to a clip of it again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mpolak21 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 This is still better than anything Mike Love has ever done. --Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwrkb Posted December 3, 2007 Author Share Posted December 3, 2007 can't say i really follow any of 'em. and i only like about three and a half beach boys songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Heroes and Villains. I kinda dig the track - shows he wasn't taking himself, or his legend, too seriously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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