Brian Wilson has a new CD scheduled for release on June 22nd. Should be interesting to hear what he's been up to.

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New Brian Wilson Studio Album in June

By Tamara Conniff

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Brian Wilson's first new studio album in six years, "Gettin' in Over My Head," will be released by Warner Music Group's Rhino Records on June 22.

The 61-year-old former Beach Boy recently resurrected and finished his legendary "Smile" sessions, which he debuted live in the United Kingdom. Wilson is expected to tour Europe in the summer in support of "Gettin' in Over My Head" and possibly bring the "Smile" concert to the United States in the fall. He is currently in the studio working on the final version of "Smile," which will likely also be released through Warner.

"Gettin' in Over My Head" features guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Elton John, Van Dyke Parks and Paul McCartney. The album also includes a duet with his late brother Carl Wilson titled "Soul Searchin'."

"Gettin' in Over My Head" features a number songs which Wilson had worked on earlier but had not yet completed, including the title track and "Desert Drive," which are culled from his mid-1990s collaboration with producer Andy Paley. Wilson's last studio album was 1998's "Imagination."

[Steve_Knutzen]

I just heard of the release date the other day and I'll definitely be picking this up in two weeks. Anybody else looking forward to this?

[Sam Favate]

Very much looking forward to it. At a time when the current Beach Boys have become a joke, Brian is still vital. And that's great news about a finished version of Smile. Can't wait to see that released.

[Steve_Knutzen]

And there are plans for Brian to tour the US doing Smile. No way I'm gonna miss that. Last time BW came to my neck of the woods (along with Paul Simon) was three years ago, and also happened to be the night of my high school graduation . This time nothing's gonna stop me!

Well, I've been listening to this for a couple of days now, and I have to say it's been a big disappointment. I was hoping for the best, but this is a big letdown. Pedestrian music, childish lyrics, and mail-it-in guest stars have left me feeling cold.

Here's hoping the reconstituted Smile will fare better this fall.

[gregD]

Heard the duet with McCartney on the radio last week.

I'm still cringing.

That from a long-time fan.

I'll still attend that Smile concert if it comes by, however.

[DanaA]

Too bad it's not that great. Don't worry though Brian, you're still one of the great ones.

Very much looking forward to it. At a time when the current Beach Boys have become a joke, Brian is still vital.

How true.