Favorite Artists

The Beach Boys
Brian Wilson's dedication to the perfect sound and a warm, summery vibe make this work some of the most enjoyable music to listen to.

Van Morrison
An endless fount of soul and good-time music.

The Beatles
The most innovative and talented musicians of our age.

Van Dyke Parks
Delightful and penetrating. Very rewarding music.

Sergio Mendes
Always keeping up with the times, Mendes' Brazil '66 work remains some of the best Tropica available.

Favorite Albums

The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
Combine sweet, summery sounds with wholesome, introspective lyrics, and masterful production quality and you get one of the best albums ever.

The Beatles - Revolver
A monument of excellent songwriting and musical innovation that continued The Beatles' quest in changing music forever.

Van Dyke Parks - Discover America
An irresistable collection of sweet, tropical sounds mixed with nostalgia Americana.

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
A sonic journey and the most complete album in the rock age.

Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
Pop music at its most penetrating and masterful. A joy to listen to and sing along with.

Cool Links

The Weather Report
Enjoy literature, painting, music, commercial arts, and film.

CoDe
A site dedicated to graphic design and the commercial arts. You'll find a good blog on culture in the State of Art.