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Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs

Why the Beach Boys’ ‘Sail On, Sailor’ Pointed to So Many Unrealized Triumphs

Released 50 years ago, “Sail On, Sailor” was a highlight of a Beach Boys era marked by seismic change, both musically and visually. It wouldn’t last.

Buckfever Underground – ‘Voortvlugtend’ (2022)

Buckfever Underground – ‘Voortvlugtend’ (2022)

‘Voortvlugtend,’ from South African cult-favorite Buckfever Underground, simply begs for repeated listening – preferably wearing big, scruffy earphones.

Shane Cooper and Mabuta – ‘Finish the Sun’ (2022)

Shane Cooper and Mabuta – ‘Finish the Sun’ (2022)

Mabuta’s fun ‘Finish the Sun’ works in the background at friendly get togethers, but also boasts the kind of musical detail that invites closer scrutiny.

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The Friday Morning Listen: Hugh Masekela – Hope (1994)