Smiley Smile / Wild Honey

Smiley Smile / Wild Honey

The Beach Boys

Smiley Smile / Wild Honey is a compilation album by The Beach Boys that combines two of their late-1960s records, Smiley Smile (1967) and Wild Honey (1967). Released together in 1974, the compilation highlights a shift in the band's style during this period. Smiley Smile features a more experimental and minimalist approach, showcasing tracks initially conceived for the unfinished Smile project, including the iconic "Good Vibrations" and "Heroes and Villains." On the other hand, Wild Honey leans towards a raw, soulful R&B-inspired sound with tracks like "Wild Honey" and "Darlin'," reflecting a more stripped-down, back-to-basics ethos. The compilation captures The Read more on Last.fm.