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 The album that was supposed to be a concept inspired by the four elements turns into a collage of less than modest tracks, nothing holds them together except the sense of defeat they inspire.

 Brian Wilson sank into the abyss just as he was about to ascend the throne, and the Beach Boys entered the tunnel of oblivion.

Smiley Smile reflects Brian Wilson's troubled psyche after abandoning the ambitious Smile project. The album features moments of brilliance like "Good Vibrations" but is mostly a fragmented and melancholic collage of unfinished ideas. It marks a significant downturn for the Beach Boys amidst their rivalry with the Beatles. Though Smile was eventually completed decades later, Smiley Smile remains a testament to a creative crisis. Dive into the fascinating story of Smiley Smile and discover the brilliance and heartbreak behind Brian Wilson’s legendary work.