Carl and the Passions "So Tough"

by The Beach Boys

Carl and the Passions "So Tough" cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 15 May 1972
  • Label: Brother
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 25:16
  • Community rating: 2.83/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a distinct transition period, this album introduced South African musicians Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar into the legendary group's official lineup. The resulting sound leans heavily into soul, R&B, and roots-rock flavors, presenting a stylistic departure from their sun-drenched vocal pop origins. Brian Wilson鈥檚 eccentric masterpiece 'Marcella' and Dennis Wilson's lushly orchestrated ballads stand out in this deeply eclectic and historically underappreciated set.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Surfer Girl (2:24)
  2. Catch A Wave (2:15)
  3. The Surfer Moon (2:17)
  4. South Bay Surfer (1:49)
  5. The Rocking Surfer (1:56)
  6. Little Deuce Coupe (1:50)
  7. In My Room (2:11)
  8. Hawaii (2:02)
  9. Surfer's Rule (1:42)
  10. Our Car Club (2:15)
  11. Your Summer Dream (2:31)
  12. Boogie Woodie (2:04)

Credits

  • The Beach Boys - primary artist
  • Brian Wilson - written-by, arranged by [arr.]
  • Alan Jardine - written-by
  • Dennis Wilson - written-by
  • Traditional - written-by
  • Roger Christian - written-by
  • Gary Usher - written-by
  • Mike Love - written-by

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