‘Old Sun’ is ‘Old, son’
Schizoaffective disorder. “A person with schizoaffective disorder may manifest impairments in the perception or expression of reality, most commonly in the form of auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions or disorganized speech and thinking, as well as discrete manic and/or mixed and/or depressive episodes in the context of significant social or occupational dysfunction.” (Wikipedia)
Schizoaffective disorder is the disease with which Brian Wilson has been diagnosed. For 43 years, the disease has periodically driven the Beach Boys’ lead singer to total despair, causing...
Wow, this "review" is completely inappropriate and insensitive to people
with mental illnesses! Beitler is basically telling us that someone
with a mental illness, Brian Wilson in particular, has no reason to live. Is Beitler implying that Brian would be better off dead? That is just outrageous! Furthermore, the definition of
schizoaffective disorder comes from wikipedia which is an unreliable,
user-generated site. Even if it is correct, it would be so much more professional to use one of the many expert sites available and any decent writer should know to only use expert references.
When you combine the author's ridiculously offensive and insensitive
approach with the poor judgment in technical references and poor writing
style, you get a hideously immature review. Did an untested teenager write this?
what a pathetic review. Did you actually end it with a question on why the only surviving Wilson brother should go on living? Completely ignorant.
By the way Ben, Wilson didn't even write the lyrics you are ripping. they were from collaborator Scott Bennett. Way to do your homework, you stiff.
I know the "if you don't have anything nice to say" rule doesn't apply in the world of reviews, but in your case, you deserve the "if you're going to make fun of people with mental illnesses" rule.
you are questioning Brian Wilson's mental state? I have to question the mental state of the admissions department that let you into college.
Brian is a musical genius. you are a journalistic bottom feeder. why don't you try writing all that music (*hint* which is different from the lyrics)
and good job getting your sources off Wikipedia. Your term papers must be drowning in red ink.
have a grand day :)
I listened and listened but I could never find the "vocal arrangements that sound like truck drivers doing the Beach Boys." Maybe I was listening to the wrong album. The vocal arrangements and harmonies I heard were angelic and sweet.
What a jerkoff
Having followed Brian's career --with its ups and downs-- for 45 years or so, I have come to appreciate his creativity and talent in a different way. I suggest you attend a concert and then apologize for the insensitivity expressed. (MOBRIEN@OBRIENLAWCORP.COM)
This review was irresponsible on so many levels, I hardly know where to begin. Oh, I get it. Young student who believes that only his generation's the one to change the world and that the way to do so is tear down anything past, let's see, 25 years of age. Kid, you have a HUGE amount of growing up to do and the sad thing is you won't realize/admit it 'til you've made yourself look the fool you obviously are. Check back with me in a couple decades, and we'll see if you're still wearing that smirk. Oh, and, "TLOS" is fantastic album...it just requires the listener to actually pay attention. Go back to your video games, Ben.
I have no problem with your opinion of the album, but this is criticism at its worst. Your claims are hardly substantiated with evidence, and the review wanders from the music into Wilson's personal life. I can hardly blame you ... your editors must be awful. Go take a crash course in criticism. I expect better from a paper of this stature.
I know why Brian Wilson goes on living, but wondering why they let you go on reporting ....