The Beach Boys, Holland (side A)

1973's Holland reflects the chaos and diversity of the Beach Boys from this era.  "Sail On Sailor", which was a big radio hit at the time, kicks off the album with a great Blondie Chaplin vocal over an incredibly well-crafted song.  5 different songwriters are credited with contributions to this song alone.  The rest of the album sounds like radio music from its era, with an overly bright, present mix.  Instead of conventionally structured songs, however, the tracks themselves flow in a through-composed manner that seems more happened than intended.  Holland is definitely a strange record that resembles little else.  The front covers of both the album and bonus single are beautiful and confusing.