My Cheap Little Dictaphone: The Tragic Tale of a Genius – review

(Tri-Tone)Ambition in pop is no bad thing. Without Brian Wilson grasping the envelope and shoving it, the Beach Boys could have been remembered as an end-of-the-boardwalk novelty. With it, Wilson became an artist worthy of having entire works devoted to him. Indeed, this Belgian foursome have paid homage to him with their fourth record, an indie-rock concept piece loosely based on Wilson's descent into mental illness. And like their muse, they're not unambitious. However, TTTOAG contains plenty ...

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