Brian Wilson’s new album That Lucky Old Sun is one of the strongest in his career, an easy-going love letter to Southern California. “I wanted to capture the mood of L.A., the way I like to think of it,” he says. Of course, it’s not the 21st century Los Angeles — it’s the idealized world of surfers and cars Wilson has been singing about since the ’60s. Click below for more on Wilson, including his most essential work from the Beach Boys and his solo career.

• Brian Wilson’s L.A. Love Letter

• Brian Wilson: The Essential Album Guide

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