this is a beautiful under-rated piece of work from brian wilson. an environmental plee decades before such matters were really in the public psyche. i can't help feeling that the pessimistic tone of the tree is brian himself. there is an overwelming sense of giving up in these lyrics, and the decade that followed was certainly non productive for wilson. a shame considering the excellent 'surf's up' had finally made it onto record - what else could wilson need as a confirmation of his genius and relevance in popular music?
this is a beautiful under-rated piece of work from brian wilson. an environmental plee decades before such matters were really in the public psyche. i can't help feeling that the pessimistic tone of the tree is brian himself. there is an overwelming sense of giving up in these lyrics, and the decade that followed was certainly non productive for wilson. a shame considering the excellent 'surf's up' had finally made it onto record - what else could wilson need as a confirmation of his genius and relevance in popular music?