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As the double-disc love-fest Live at the Roxy Theatre ably demonstrates, Brian Wilson's soul and music burn on, even a quarter-century later. Backed flawlessly by a 10-piece band (including LA pop revivalists the Wondermints) of fervent loyalists, Wilson and company march joyously through the Beach Boys' hits-laden catalogue from "Surfer Girl" through "Good Vibrations" to the cream of Pet Sounds, a handful of the legend's solo works and a gratifying surprise or two (including a delicious, inside-out-ironic cover of Barenaked Ladies' laid-back "Brian Wilson" that segues hauntingly into the all-more…too-autobiographical "'Til I Die"). If cynics have chosen to deride Wilson's mature voice (as steady and expressive as it's been in decades) and general oddness (here revealed for what it often truly is: a playfully off-centre sense of humour), they do so at the peril of ignoring his vast contributions and continuing influence--and the spark of undimmed genius that still holds so much promise. Make no mistake, this show was not about nostalgia, but rather a celebration of music whose performances sound completely in the moment. Previously available only as a Wilson Web site exclusive, this expanded edition includes two bonus tracks--"Sloop John B" and the rousing encore sing-along "Barbara Ann"--that help further underscore a hopeful notion: Brian is back. --Jerry McCulley

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Brian Wilson - Live at the Roxy Theatre (2002) Retail CD

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