News!

Hello!

I don't know if some of you still check this blog for updates from time to time... Yes, I know I haven't posted anything on this blog for a long time, and no, I'm not proudly telling you that I'm going to post stuff right now :(

BUT! I should have more time in August, and I think I'll have more time next year than I've had this year. I still have loads of rare files that I'd like to share with you, so I'll post them some day (the sooner, the better!)

Some people keep asking me for reuploads and I'd like to say a couple of things about that:

1) Most of the time, the files are still downloadable! When you see some links like "1 / 2 / 3 / 4...", it doesn't mean you have to download all four of them. One is enough! So if "1" doesn't work, try "2", or "3", or... And so on. I haven't checked all the files, but from what I've seen there seems to be at least one link that's still working.

2) Some files aren't downloadable anymore indeed, like for instance that "RTL Saga" about the Beach Boys. I know I said I'd try to post it as soon as possible. But I've not been able to yet. Please try to understand that, even though sharing rare Beach Boys stuff is a pleasure, I have other things to do with my life and updating this blog regularly is not exactly my #1 priority. What's more, this "RTL Saga" is a large file. I actually tried to reupload it three times last March, but the servers were in a bad mood and decided I wouldn't get a download link, which was a bit disheartening. Since then I haven't tried again, but I'll try soon, so please be patient!



In the time being, check the various links on the right - you'll undoubtedly find interesting things you don't have yet (not necessarily Beach Boys-related, but good music isn't limited to them!)



Have a great summer!



~LZ

BW - The Christmas Song

Sorry for the lack of updates - my studies just don't leave me enough time. But I'll be back some day to share the rest of my collection with you, I promise! ;)

Anyway, here's "The Christmas Song" from BW's website, so you don't need to record it.

Before you start complaining about the "crappy" (128k) quality, let me say that I didn't record it - I grabbed it directly from BW's website. The thing you hear on his site is a 128k mp3!

Here's the link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/xxgy2a


Enjoy, and merry Christmas to you and your families! :D

~News~

Hi there,

You might have noticed a lack of updates recently... That's because I had some exams to sit (I passed them, by the way!), and because I've found a "summer job" that doesn't leave me a lot of free time. I've brought my beloved "BB/BW" external hard drive though, so I might be able to upload some new stuff if I have the time - just don't expect regular updates.

In case you haven't checked it yet, go to the "Legendary Masked Summer" board (the "new" one - see the links in the side bar) and download all you can. Nothing but good music there!

...And be sure to make POB/Bambu your "summer '08 official soundtrack"!

Have a great summer folks! ;)

~LZ

The Cocaine Sessions

Here are the infamous "Cocaine Sessions" that involved Brian Wilson and, supposedly, his brother Dennis around 1981/1982. The voices are rough and Brian is totally stoned, yet you can't help feeling the emotions that emerge from these songs. This boot is mostly known for "Oh, Lord", an organ-led song in which you can feel Brian's sadness and pain. It's sometimes hard to listen to, but it is a fascinating document of what Brian's life was like in the early 80's.

The .rar file contains two versions: the "original" bootleg, and a "cleaned-up", "re-eq'ed" version. Enjoy! ;)

Links: 1 / 2 / 3

The 5 entire TLOS shows that I have have been reuploaded - get 'em while you can!

That Lucky Old Sun (September 16th)

Finally, here's the Sept. 16th, 2007 TLOS show! I don't know why I hadn't posted this one before (I probably didn't have enough free time when I got this one, and forgot about it afterwards), but this is one of the best TLOS shows available! I hope you'll enjoy this one if you still haven't heard it!

Part 1: 1 / 2 / 3

Part 2 (TLOS + encores): 1 / 2 / 3


P.S. I'll repost the other complete TLOS shows soon, this time as separarate mp3s! ;)

SOT Guide

Rockin'_DJole sent me this guide in .pdf format that covers the SOT/UM releases. It contains tracklists, artwork, reviews and info for each volume.

Links: 1 / 2 / 3

Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 1 - Surfin' Safari

...And finally, volume 1 of the Unsurpassed Masters series! This one covers the "Surfin' Safari" album, that is to say tracks such as "Summertime Blues", "Heads You Win, Tails I Lose", "County Fair" or "The Surfer Moon".

Obviously not the best of the SOTs, but it was one of my first boots, so it holds a special place in my heart! I hope you'll enjoy it as well! (artwork is included)

Links: 1 / 2 / 3

Unsurpassed Masters Vol. 2 - Surfin' U.S.A.

Here's volume two of the great Unsurpassed Masters series, dedicated to the "Surfin' U.S.A." sessions.

As usual, artwork is included! Enjoy!


Links: 1 / 2 / 3

Carl Wilson - 2 Albums

Carl Dean Wilson left us on February 6th, 1998. It's hard to believe it was already 10 years ago. I wasn't even that much of a Beach Boys fan at that time (I was 10 and only knew the hits), and I didn't know who he was. But now I know he was a wonderful person who has struggled all his life to be a peacemaker while staying "professional". A hard task when you're a member of the Beach Boys...

I thought today was the right day to post his two solo albums: Carl Wilson (1981) and Youngblood (1983). These are unfortunately out of print nowadays, but I hope they'll be reissued soon. For the time being, enjoy those two! There are a few good "rockers" of course, but also a couple of heartfelt and beautiful songs such as Heaven or If I Could Talk To Love. "The heart and voice of an angel..."

Links: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4


P.S. Watch out for more reuploads - for instance, I've just reuploaded SOT Vol.17, but keep checking the links on the right side under "available stuff", as I won't post a new message each time I reupload something! ;)

Rarities (1983)

By request, here is the rare and now out-of-print 1983 Rarities album. CD copies in good condition often sell for around $50, so here's your chance to get it for free! All songs are interesting, and even if some of them are available elsewhere, it's still a must-have. And, um, the cover is quite nice. ;)

By the way, this is the Japanese version, with the 3 "medleys" as additional tracks.

Enjoy this one!

Links: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9