Pet Sounds

Pet Sounds is the eleventh studio album by the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released May 16, 1966 on Capitol Records. The album was produced by Brian Wilson, who wanted to make "the greatest rock n roll album of all time".

Reception and Production
Most of The Beach Boys disapproved with the sessions, especially Mike Love, Brian Wilson's cousin. Mostly steering-away from surf music, Brian Wilson had session musicians to provide the music. The sessions started in 1965 and ended in 1966. Pet Sounds is a pure example of the beginnings of progressive rock. Sonically it influenced many further released albums, such as Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles.

Track Listing
All songs by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher, except where noted.
 * Side one
 * 1) "Wouldn't It Be Nice" (Wilson, Asher, Mike Love) – 2:22
 * 2) * Features Brian Wilson and Mike Love on lead vocals.
 * 3) "You Still Believe in Me" – 2:30
 * 4) * Features Brian Wilson on lead vocals; originally titled "In My Childhood".
 * 5) "That's Not Me" – 2:27
 * 6) * Features Mike Love [w/Brian Wilson] on lead vocals.
 * 7) "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" – 2:51
 * 8) * Features Brian Wilson on lead vocals.
 * 9) "I'm Waiting for the Day" (Wilson, Love) – 3:03
 * 10) * Features Brian Wilson on lead vocals.
 * 11) "Let's Go Away for Awhile" (Wilson) – 2:18
 * 12) *Instrumental, Originally titled "The Old Man and the Baby".
 * 13) "Sloop John B" (Trad. arr. Wilson) – 2:56
 * 14) * Features Brian Wilson and Mike Love on lead vocals.
 * Side two
 * 1) "God Only Knows" – 2:49
 * 2) * Features Carl Wilson on lead vocals: Brian Wilson & Bruce Johnston on the tag.
 * 3) "I Know There's an Answer" (Wilson, Terry Sachen, Love) – 3:08
 * 4) *Features Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Brian Wilson on lead vocals; Originally titled "Hang On to Your Ego".
 * 5) "Here Today" – 2:52
 * 6) * Features Mike Love on lead vocals.
 * 7) "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" – 3:11
 * 8) * Features Brian Wilson on lead vocals.
 * 9) "Pet Sounds" (Wilson) – 2:20
 * 10) *Instrumental; originally titled "Run James Run".
 * 11) "Caroline, No" – 2:52
 * 12) * Features Brian Wilson on lead vocals; the sounds of an oncoming train and barking of his dogs Banana and Louie close the song.

Personnel

 * The Beach Boys
 * Brian Wilson: Producer, Lead Vocals except on "Let's Go Away for a While", "Here Today", and "Pet Sounds", Backing Vocals, Piano Strings on "You Still Believe in Me", Bass Guitar on "That's Not Me", Organ on "I Know There's An Answer", Piano on "Pet Sounds", and Backing Vocals.
 * Carl Wilson: Lead Vocals on "God Only Knows", Electric Guitars on "That's Not Me", and Backing Vocals.
 * Dennis Wilson: Backing Vocals and Drums on "That's Not Me".
 * Mike Love: Lead Vocals on "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "That's Not Me", "Sloop Jon B", "I KNow There's An Answer", and "Here Today", and Backing Vocals.
 * Al Jardine: Lead Vocals on "I Know There's An Answer" and Backing Vocals.
 * Bruce Johnston: Lead Vocals on "God Only Knows" and Backing Vocals.