nirishan

I also grew up since I could listen to music, listening to the Beatles. And since then, they've been my favorite band. Then, Like you, unbeknownst to me, the Beach Boys made music outside, their fun and sun catalog. After hearing Pet Sounds was the record and so on like you I also discovered the magic wonder of Brian Wilson. I was ready to combat any who said the Beatles were better than the Beach Boys. But then after several repeat listens of Shut Down Volume 2, Pet Sounds, Summer Days, Smiley Smile, Surf's Up, Wild Honey and so on, and after firmly believing the Beach Boys were either on par with the Beatles or better every step of the way, I again decided to listen to the whole Beatles catalog. As a whole, I think it's obvious that the Beatles have a MUCH more consistent catalog due to late 70s and on Beach Boys (outside Love You) that don't come close to matching any Beatles album. The Beach Boys albums are obviously brilliant, but just as brilliant as the Beatles. Whilst there is something instiled in all of us to defy the norm and be contrarion and root for the underappreciated, that doesn't make the Beatles any less good. Brian Wilson was a brilliant, talented man, but I'd say no more than John Lennon or Paul McCartney. They were all on about the same level. Imagine, Let It Be, God Only Knows are all masterpieces. The Beatles are considered number 1 for a reason. And a damn good one. Their early records are impeccable all the way to the end. A Hard Day's Night and With The Beatles are two incredible albums and underrated compared to the rest of the Beatles catalog. The Beatles didn't just have 2 master songwriters. But 3. George Harrison composed some of the Beatles greatest songs (Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Here Comes the Sun), and was the one of the best guitarists there was. Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt Peppers, White Album, Abbey Road, Let It Be, Magical Mystery Tour, Help!. All magically perfect albums. Their Past Masters can't be overlooked as well. All the non-album singles that were damn good. Hey Jude, Inner Light, Day Tripper. Not only that, but the range of different genres and styles the Beatles wrote under was incredible. They even did the Beach Boys as good as the Beach Boys (Back in the USSR). Brian Wilson's talent was on par with any 1 of the Beatles yes. But how could he stand up against 3 fantastic writers on one team? The Beatles won't and shouldn't settle for number 2. Ever.