That Lucky Old Sun
by Brian Wilson
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Sep 2, 2008
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 6 out of 42

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  1. DavidF.
    Sep 8, 2008
    5
    Funny - though I'm glad to see the reviews have mostly been favorable, I don't think the praise is deserved. What I hear is a mostly tepid, hit and miss affair. There are some pretty melodies--particularly "Forever My Surfer Girl"--but most of the songs sound slight and routine, and "Mexican Girl" has really cringe-inducing lyrics. I'd give THAT LUCKY OLD SUN an Funny - though I'm glad to see the reviews have mostly been favorable, I don't think the praise is deserved. What I hear is a mostly tepid, hit and miss affair. There are some pretty melodies--particularly "Forever My Surfer Girl"--but most of the songs sound slight and routine, and "Mexican Girl" has really cringe-inducing lyrics. I'd give THAT LUCKY OLD SUN an 'A' for effort, but only a C+ for actual results.… Expand
  2. JoeB.
    Sep 8, 2008
    5
    Am I the only one who thinks this record sounds like Beach Boys left-overs? I fail to see the genius here, I mean, I have seen it before in Brian Wilson, but I'm not getting all the accolades??? The song writing seems to have regressed. Everything seems like a bad throwback to a bygone era. It doesn't even evoke visions of the current state of lifestyle in California, it's Am I the only one who thinks this record sounds like Beach Boys left-overs? I fail to see the genius here, I mean, I have seen it before in Brian Wilson, but I'm not getting all the accolades??? The song writing seems to have regressed. Everything seems like a bad throwback to a bygone era. It doesn't even evoke visions of the current state of lifestyle in California, it's so soiled with nostalgia. Oh well, we still have Randy Newman!… Expand

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#86 Most Discussed Album of 2008

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
  1. Mojo
    80
    That Lucky Old Sun is easily Brian Wilson's most consistently enjoyable, moving solo albums; indeed you have to go back to "Surf's Up" itrself to hear a Beach Boys long-player as good. [Spe 2008, p.99]
  2. Observer Music Monthly
    60
    The concept of LA as a 'Sunblessed City of Angels' is trite, co-opting another's song for the theme tune lazy, and much of what follows resembles a Beach Boys tribute band.
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  3. Uncut
    80
    There are very few other albums this year with as much force, verve, and sheer musical imagination as That Lucky Old Sun. [Sep 2008, p.84]
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