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Gettin' in Over My Head

by Brian Wilson

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Overall Rating: 1.9005 Gettin' in Over My Head is ranked overall as 1.9005 out of 4 stars
Avg. Critic Score: 2.1213 Gettin' in Over My Head has an avg. critic score of 2.1213 out of 4 stars

Gettin' in Over My Head Album Reviews

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Rolling Stone
For the Brian Wilson faithful, the hard part is over when the wizard of SoCal releases an album. ...more
Rolling Stone
Perhaps it's best to think of Gettin' In Over My Head as Wilson's celebrity children's record. ...more
All Music Guide
Although the musicians here understand how to convey complex emotions in a pop song, Wilson and his co-songwriters obviously don't, and it's with them that the blame for this record lies. ...more
Stylus Magazine
The evidence now seems indisputable that Wilson is completely, totally, finally spent as a creative force—as it is, we’re treading dangerously close to “How many failed collaborators does it take to produce a half-decent Brian Wilson album?” territory (answer: you can’t count that high). ...more
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Billboard
An unexpected but dazzling return to the top form of the later Beach Boys years....read the complete review at Billboard
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Dot Music
It's probably safer to view "Gettin In..." as the sound of an old man lying back in the ocean with well-deserved drink. A straight-up collection of rock n roll songs that he probably enjoyed playing on as much as anything else in his bizarre life....read the complete review at Dot Music
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The Guardian
Everyone wants Brian Wilson's story to have a happy ending. The worst thing about Gettin' In Over My Head - far worse than the mediocre songs and the MOR guest appearances - is that it doesn't sound terribly happy....read the complete review at The Guardian
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musicOMH.com
It's been wonderful having Brian Wilson back. Ever since the formerBeach Boycrawled out of his famed sandpit and sought life-saving therapy for mental trauma, he has re-emerged as the loveable doddery grandfather of sun-drenched pop. We've been honoured...read the complete review at musicOMH.com

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