Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson

Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson
Studio album by
She & Him
ReleasedJuly 22, 2022 (2022-07-22)
GenreRock
Length40:23
LabelFantasy
She & Him chronology
Christmas Party
(2016) 		Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson
(2022)

Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson is the seventh studio album by American musical duo She & Him, a collaboration between Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward. The album was released by Fantasy Records on July 22, 2022.[1] It is a tribute to Brian Wilson, co-founder of the Beach Boys, featuring covers of Beach Boys songs written by Wilson, in addition to featuring Brian Wilson on the track "Do It Again".

Critical reception

Riff felt that the "album's 14 tracks find a sweet spot between the sunny, fun-fun-fun façade of Wilson's music and the anxieties and melancholy that anchor it",[2] while American Songwriter reviewed that "it's an unorthodox tack for a tribute, but it's one that still resonates well."[3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Darlin'"Brian Wilson, Mike Love2:59
2."Wouldn't It Be Nice"Wilson, Tony Asher, Love2:58
3."'Til I Die"Wilson3:22
4."Deirdre"Bruce Johnston, Wilson3:21
5."Melt Away"Wilson, Eugene Landy3:52
6."Good To My Baby"Wilson, Love1:52
7."Don't Talk (Put Your Head On My Shoulder)"Wilson, Asher3:32
8."Don't Worry Baby"Wilson, Roger Christian3:24
9."This Whole World"Wilson3:07
10."Kiss Me Baby"Wilson, Love2:50
11."Do It Again" (featuring Brian Wilson)Wilson, Love2:37
12."Heads You Win-Tails I Lose"Wilson, Gary Usher1:53
13."Please Let Me Wonder"Wilson, Love3:05
14."Meant for You"Wilson, Love1:31
Total length:40:23

Landy's co-writing credit for "Melt Away", which has been disputed,[4] was removed around 2000.[5] For historical purposes, the songwriting credits for "Melt Away" are as they were originally credited, albeit with a strikethrough for credits that are no longer officially recognized (Landy's).

Personnel

  • Zooey Deschanel – Vocals and Vocal Arrangements
  • M. Ward – Vocals, Guitars, Keys, Vocoder and Musical Arrangements
  • Brian Wilson – Vocals on "Do It Again"
  • Jose Medeles – Drums (except "Wouldn't It Be Nice") and Percussion
  • Danny Frankel – Drums on "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
  • John Perrin – Drums on "Do It Again"
  • Joey Spampinato – Bass
  • Paul Brainard – Pedal Steel and Trumpet
  • Mark Powers – Percussion

Charts

Chart performance for Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[6] 33

References

  1. ^ "'Melt Away: A Tribute To Brian Wilson'".
  2. ^ "ALBUM REVIEW: She & Him 'Melt Away' on Brian Wilson tribute album". 18 July 2022.
  3. ^ ""Review: Wouldn't It Be Nice—A Look at She & Him's Brian Wilson Tribute Album"". 22 July 2022.
  4. ^ Priore 1997, p. 227.
  5. ^ Dillon 2012, p. 259.
  6. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 30, 2022.

For "Melt Away" credits, see the below sources: