The Beach Boys - That’s Why God Made the Radio
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Tags: 2012 | 50th anniversary | Beach Boys | Brian Wilson | California | pop music | Reviews

beachboys-thatswhygodTo celebrate its 50th anniversary, California’s legendary pop group has reunited and made a new album. Songs like the “Spring Vacation” revisit the good vibrations, while the harmony-filled title track is an exquisite nod to the classic surfer sound. With Brian Wilson back on board, the Beach Boys have just extended their endless summer.



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