Pacific Ocean Blue [Reissue]
by Dennis Wilson
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    In the end, though, to fixate on these 33 songs' serial flaws and occasional bad odours is to miss the essential point. The music amounts to a compelling period piece. [July 2008, p.116]
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  2. Under The Radar
    50
    Unfortunately, the all-star collaborators mire Wilson’s primary-colored tunes in pointless excess and self-indulgence. Point being, some albums are lost for a reason and Pacific Ocean Blue is overwrought yacht rock schlock. [Summer 2008]
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Awards & Rankings

6
#6 Best Album of 2008

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 38
  3. Negative: 5 out of 38
  1. NShep53
    Apr 29, 2016
    10
    The BEST Solo Beach Boy Album. Dennis Wilson was a genius and just listening to this album will show you why that is. River Song and You and IThe BEST Solo Beach Boy Album. Dennis Wilson was a genius and just listening to this album will show you why that is. River Song and You and I are probably my favorites.… Full Review »
  2. MarkK.
    Jun 21, 2008
    10
    I've had the bootleg for years - love the new deluxe package. Wonderful!
  3. DavidS.
    Jun 20, 2008
    6
    Very over rated. The title cut (Pacific Ocean Blues) has lyrics that are cringeworthy and simplistic. Some decent tracks - especially Very over rated. The title cut (Pacific Ocean Blues) has lyrics that are cringeworthy and simplistic. Some decent tracks - especially Farewell My Friend but not worth the universal acclaim it is getting on re-release.… Full Review »
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