It didn’t come as a massive surprise when the grand final official release of the original Smile led to a resurrection of sorts for the original Beach Boys, but as to whether it’d actually lead to new material seemed a bit doubtful. The fact that That’s Why God Made the Radio rolled around at all is enticing, but beyond that, unlike the typical novelty of a classic band releasing an album long past their period of dominance, Brian Wilson is still a thriving musical force.
This latest track, which you can stream courtesy of Rolling Stone, is surprisingly ambitious, a real treat for any fan of the classic band’s work. Look out for That’s Why God Made the Radio come June 5th on Capitol Records.
