Dennis Wilson

Dennis Wilson's 1977 album Pacific Ocean Blue has been re-released as a two disc set. The first solo album to be released by a member of the Beach Boys, Wilson's debut is both timeless and timestamped. Pacific Ocean Blue captures the seemingly effortless nature of Wilson's voice as it is cast against the album's windblown musical layers.

There are moments that scream '70's soft rock, but that is part of the charm of the album. For a new generation of music fans, who may have discovered the Beach Boys through the Brian Wilson's Smile, Dennis Wilson's album likewise offers a glimpse into his own talent. An influential album for a generation of artists, like Elvis Costello, it is a wonderful journey back in time.