Uncanny

KANSAS CITY STAR

HERALDNET

MIAMI HERALD

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BOSTON BLOBE "'That Lucky Old Sun' is a natural outgrowth, a song cycle themed around his beloved California. Wilson band member Scott Bennett has written the words, and Parks pitches in with spoken-word interludes. What makes the record work, though, is Wilson's ability to create melodies that blend the childlike and enthusiastic with the melancholic and nostalgic."

POP MATTERS "Four years later, That Lucky Old Sun answers all doubters with a big ol’ burst of that classic Beach Boys feel. The central theme of this album is looking back to ‘50s and ‘60s Los Angeles, so any concerns about aiming for modern production sounds can be tossed out the window. Clearly laying out this retro thesis right from the start, the album opens with its title track, a remake of a tune made famous by Frank Sinatra in 1949. Despite songwriting billed to Gillespie/Smith, there’s no doubt this is the beginning of a Brian Wilson record."

HARTFORD COURANT

BALTIMORE SUN

THE PROVINCE

EFLUX MEDIA

THE DAILY ORANGE

E-CANADA NOW

CHATTAH BOX

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

CALGARY HERALD