Marvin Gaye's posthumous 1985 album finds the soul legend softly interpreting standards, but the originals fall flat. A curiosity for fans, not a starting point.
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 1967 album United captures pure vocal chemistry, from the classic opener to hidden gem 'Two Can Have a Party.'
Marvin Gaye's Midnight Love trades protest for pleasure — a sleek, drum-machine funk record about joy, desire, and dancing, and his final studio album.
Marvin Gaye's 1970 album That's the Way Love Is showcases his vocal genius across 12 tracks, with standout ballads and a few filler cuts. A transitional gem.
Marvin Gaye's 1964 detour into Broadway standards is a bold, uneven experiment. We review the album's highs and lows, from 'My Way' to 'Hello, Dolly!'
The Beach Boys' 1965 throwaway album, Beach Boys' Party!, was meant as filler. But its loose charm and accidental hit 'Barbara Ann' made it a lasting footnote.
Review of the Beach Boys' 1967 album Smiley Smile, a stripped-down, intimate record born from the collapse of the legendary Smile sessions.
The Beach Boys' 1985 self-titled album is a polished, safe comeback that leans on harmonies and familiarity. A pleasant, risk-free record that re-enters the pop scene without daring.
The Beach Boys' 1989 album Still Cruisin' is a nostalgia cash-in with one classic, 'Kokomo,' and a lot of forgettable filler. A mixed bag worth skipping.
A track-by-track review of The Beach Boys' 1964 Christmas Album, weighing its sun-drenched originals against its serious covers and novelty filler.
A review of the Beach Boys' 1980 album 'Keepin' the Summer Alive' — a polished but hollow nostalgia trip that fails to capture their former vitality.
The Beach Boys' 1972 transitional album 'Carl and the Passions: So Tough' captures the band in flux, with soulful highs and uneven lows. A 7/10 review.
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