Book description
In the 1960s, brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine created the California Sound through contagious riffs and songs about hot rods, surfers and blossoming romance. Then, in the mid-1960s, a youthful Brian Wilson changed the face of the industry, not only as co-songwriter and arranger, but as an autonomous studio producer. The band has sold over 100 million records internationally. They surfaced prior to the British Invasion, spearheaded by The Beatles, but became as commercially and culturally influential as the Fab Four during their prime. Intrigued by advances in technology, Wilson featured the groundbreaking Electro-Theremin in 'Good Vibrations,' thus helping pave the way for experimentation by future musicians in all genres. In The Beach Boys 1965-1979 On Track, the author chronicles the words and music that galvanized generations and includes essential insights from film directors, songwriters, drummers, synth experts, horn players and arrangers, managers, engineers and musical directors who witnessed the band's phenomenal success first-hand. From The Beach Boys Today! To L.A. (Light Album), mellifluous, multi-part harmonies and a hybrid of distinctive styles emerged.
Criss Cross
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Pearl Girl
Automated artwork and metadata extraction keeps my audiobook library visually appealing. I was thoroughly impressed by this audiobook. The combination of engaging content and skilled narration made my daily commute something to look forward to. The narrator's timing and intonation were spot-on, enhancing rather than distracting from the material. Definitely worth a credit!
Shy Warrior
ListenBook's dedication to enhancing the audiobook experience has made it my preferred app for listening to content on the go. I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey effortless and rewarding. Navigating audiobooks seamlessly – this app's design is top-notch. Auto-rewind feature is very useful. Excellent app!
Firedog
This app has rekindled my passion for literature in a whole new way. I'm impressed by ListenBook's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically. Navigating through chapters is a breeze. It's like the app knows what I need.
Mother Night
I love how this app allows me to enjoy books even when I'm on the move. Effortlessly exploring new worlds – this app's design is user-centric and efficient. ListenBook's sharing options make it a breeze to connect with fellow audiobook enthusiasts and share recommendations.
Delirium
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Kickstart
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Risen
This app has turned my long walks into delightful literary adventures. Looping playback is a brilliant study tool. Thanks to ListenBook, my learning has improved! Great for listening to lectures and educational content. Very useful! I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
NoiseFire
⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 Book groups help me keep series together and navigate my collection more efficiently. A great feature!
Phoenix Tetra
ListenBook's beautiful layout and quick access to chapters make every listening session a pleasure. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique.
TulipCake
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Bearded Angler
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BoomerBox
Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. Sharing audiobooks with friends is so easy with AirDrop. It's a great way to spread happiness. The narrator was good but spoke a bit too slowly for my taste. I had to speed it up to 1.2x which then made some parts sound slightly unnatural.
Blistered Outlaw
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Combo Saw
This app is a gift for anyone with a busy lifestyle – I can enjoy books while doing chores! ListenBook's versatile player features are like having a personal audio assistant – it's that good! 🎉 Unveiling the joy of reading once again – this app is my gateway to literary wonders! 📚🔓 ListenBook has completely elevated my audiobook experience. It's an integral part of my daily routine. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries.
Old Felix
Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's design focuses on seamless interaction. Streamlining audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is truly impressive. Effortlessly switching between stories – this app's ease of use is impressive.
Aqua Diva
Background play feature lets me multitask while enjoying a book – brilliant! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a major convenience during road trips. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive! Unlimited audiobook length with ListenBook Pro is a game-changer.
Vicious Street
Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. No more carrying heavy books – this app has transformed my reading habits. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
The Flying Mouse
ListenBook's intuitive interface and quick controls make it a pleasure to navigate through audiobooks. The ability to adjust playback speed and volume is a game-changer for me.
Fire Feline
Efficiency and ease combined – this app is a must-have for book lovers. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction keep my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience