Brian Wilson's Genius and the Enduring Impact of 'God Only Knows'
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The article celebrates Brian Wilson's genius through an in-depth look at the Beach Boys' 1966 masterpiece, 'Good Vibrations,' highlighting its innovative production, complex structure, and profound influence on pop and psychedelic music, especially its impact on the Beatles and the evolution of studio techniques.
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