The Beach Boys' The Smile Sessions finally to see the light of day

This is kind of a big deal. The release is probably the biggest news the music world has received since Michael Jackson's death... and that's not an understatement.

For those of you in the unknow, Brian Wilson is the mastermind behind pretty much everything The Beach Boys produced. He was never on stage or in the albums though. Why? He was crazy. In 1967 he had a complete breakdown and the original Smile album was never completed. Wilson receded into the shadows. In 2004, Wilson released his version of Smile. It's a wonderful album, but none of the original Beach Boys are featured in the record. It's just Wilson and his extremely talented band. If you don't have the 2004 version of Smile, you have to get it. It's one of the most beloved albums in rock music history.

Here's the big news: Billboard has announced that Mark Linett, who mixed Wilson's version of Smile, and Alan Boyd are slaving away on The Smile Sessions for a release in the near future. When asked about the release, Wilson said, "I'm thrilled that The Beach Boys' original studio sessions for Smile will be released for the first time, after all these years. I'm looking forward to this collection of the original recordings and having fans hear the beautiful angelic voices of the boys in a proper studio release."

Definitely keep a look out. This album is sure to be awesome.

Best, Jonathan