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Article: CD REVIEW: Capitol Records releases Brian Wilson-era Beach Boys album
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- July 31, 2001
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Ian Bost
University Wire
07-31-2001
(The South End) (U-WIRE) DETROIT -- Brian Wilson and his now-legendary music are back in the spotlight due to a Beach Boys resurgence that began in the mid- to late-'90s.
Although the phenomenon may not reach far into the mainstream, a number of cool acts admit an appreciation for the troubled songsmith. Look at Cornelius, Stereolab, St. Etienne, High Llamas, as well as more unlikely candidates like German pop/electronic experimentalists Mouse on Mars and Austrian guitar/glitch composer Christian Fennesz -- all acts that invoke Wilson in some manner.
This mini Brian mania has resulted in a tribute album (Caroline Now!), recently aired TV special ("All ...