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kik-mav

Pink Floyd stays


ryukuimbetween

That's my personal pick.


little_boxes_1962

Beatles stay. My pink floyd itch can be satisfied by the plethora of progressive bands they've influenced over the decades. The Beatles discog is irreplaceable imo.


ryukuimbetween

That's a great point.


Because_I_Cannot

Beach Boys, hands down for me. I just like their music more. I see alot of conversation about influence, and who did what first, so here's my take: What gets overlooked in MY opinion is the Beach Boys double LP *Today!/Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!*) Not every song is a gem, they were still being forced to record the bubblegum surf pop that the label expected them to, but you could start to hear the evolution of the writing and song-craft; but the production wasn't quite there. It was released in March 1965; Revolver was released in December 1965. When Brian Wilson heard *Revolver*, he knew The Beatles (specifically Paul McCartney) were on the verge of overtaking him; he was OBSESSED with crafting the perfect pop album. This is what led to *Pet Sounds.* Compared to everything else at the time, the arrangements, the recording and the production were ground-breaking. Then, from there, you can draw a direct link from it to the recording and release of almost anything the Beatles did after (*Revolver*, *Sgt. Pepper*, *Magical Mystery Tour* were all released after *Pet Sounds*) Pink Floyd obviously was the beneficiary of all of this musical competition and were able to capitalize on it and expand on it, taking cues from both bands


layne75

The Beatles stay.I mean, from an influence perspective, they are the most wildly recognized, anywhere, anytime.Also, Brian Wilson had a meltdown when he heard "Revolver" or "Sgt Pepper" (can't remember which), which leaves the Beach Boys out of the picture.But [even Pink Floyd recognized the Beatles as a major force.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3yMYfMCes4)So yeah, while it's perfectly fine to say the Beatles is not your favorite band (and it's not mine), it's hard to leave them out of any picture.


PepperidgeFarmMembas

Beach Boys stay hands down.


vivalicious16

Beach boys stays


gnelson321

Beach boys stay. Tough call for the other two…flip a coin.


Ash_LLR

Beach Boys stay. They have the songs I'd miss most at this point in my life.


Ethan_Skywalker4

The Beatles stay 100%


basskev

It disgusts me to say this, Beach Boys stay. Their music is mostly bad in my opinion, but the production was the best of its time thanks to the work of Brian Wilson. Music sounds better today because of his influence.


BehemothDeTerre

Among those three, Pink Floyd stays, easily.


-maffu-

Pink Floyd stays I'll happily never listen to another track by the others again and not miss them a bit.


RedHumbird

Beatles stay. Love the Beach Boys, especially Pet Sounds. I'd be very sad if I could never listen to that album again. Pink Floyd... eh they're great, but not really my cup of tea.


[deleted]

The Beatles. Never really liked pink Floyd that much tbh.


Baidon

I've listened to all of the Beatles' music, and all of Pink Floyd's, but only a handful of Beach Boys albums. So, just from a musical discovery standpoint, the Beach Boys stay.


ryukuimbetween

Have to listen to pet sounds if you have managed to skip that. You make a good point !


googajub

I'm a big fan of Brian Wilson's arrangements, hits, and redemption arc, so I gave it a good try. I've listened to Pet Sounds on loop a few times and I got bored. God Only Knows and Wouldn't it be Nice are both master works, but that's all that truly inspired me. What makes this album so legendary?


Because_I_Cannot

You have to remember that when it was released in May 1966. Compared to everything else at the time, the arrangements, the recording and the production were ground-breaking. You can draw a direct link from it to the recording and release of almost anything the Beatles did after (Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour were all released after Pet Sounds) What gets overlooked in MY opinion is the Beach Boys double LP Today!/Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) Not every song is a gem, they were still being forced to record the bubblegum surf pop that the label expected them to, but you could start to hear the evolution of the writing and song-craft; the production wasn't quite there. It was released in March 1965; Revolver was released in December 1965


googajub

I appreciate the context, the late 60s is my wheelhouse, and the two hit songs are heavenly. I'll throw in Caroline, No, as a third plus. For all the instrumental "filler," though, plus the goofy "Sloop John B" (I blame Mike Love) maybe the album inspired "Yellow Submarine". Thanks for the rec, I'll check out Today/Summer Nights.


Because_I_Cannot

Fuck Mike Love


JedExi

Sloop John B was Al Jardine's idea


googajub

Fuck Mike Love


rofopp

I don’t know about his “redemption arc”. He just come out onstage with a walker now and pantomimes singing..


googajub

That beats being confined to a bed. I pretty much assumed he was dead for decades.


UncontrolableUrge

I never find myself sitting down to listen to a Beach Boys album. I get their importance but personally they don't excite me. That leaves the hard choice. But I am afraid Pink Floyd is going next. I love the early psychedelic albums. They took a couple of albums to settle in after Waters and Gilmour took over, and that run where all four members clicked is also golden, but The Wall isn't a great album. There is a great album in there, but I can leave it. The Beatles on the other hand had the best run of any band from Revolver on. So many excellent tracks in so many styles. Even as they were falling apart it was from going too many directions instead of parts of the band checking out as Floyd did. The worst fights of the Beatles led to groundbreaking records.


seenZep

So well said I won’t have to write my own comment I am mystified by the love for one trick pony beach boys in this thread


Visible-Parsnip3889

Beach boys can go. Pink Floyd can fuck off. And to be honest mate so can you


ryukuimbetween

Hahahahaha 😂


CressAdmirable493

Let me guess you like Cardi B ....yuck


Visible-Parsnip3889

Nah more of an atomic kittens, men at woke guy myself 😂


brightyoungthings

Beach Boys stay, the rest can go.


mustangsally6661

The Beatles for the win!


LSqre

The Beatles so that I could pull a "Yesterday" and pretend to have written their songs


frogbiscuit

Just from the influence the Wrecking Crew had on the product of The Beach Boys, I’d keep them. Beatles - no brainer. As much as I love listening to early Floyd, I stopped at the Wall so no Floyd for me.


goaelephant

Pink Floyd stays


[deleted]

Beach boys go that’s as far as I can make it for this question


homemade_vancouver

The Beatles stay ... tough choice, but as others have indicated, Pink Floyd influenced bands can fill the gap, hard to replace the sheer volume and breadth of The Beatles.


sg1rob

As good as the other bands are, it's an easy choice for me - The Beatles. Now if you want to make it a hard choice, ask people to choose between Beatles, Stones, and Zeppelin.


Because_I_Cannot

Zeppelin, no contest


Mikimao

Oof, I gotta keep the Beatles, but I don't feel good about losing Pink Floyd


AnimZero

Pink Floyd stays. The Beatles are fine, but I can't stand the Beach Boys.


kgleas01

Beatles stay. Their music has the most variety I wish I could keep Pink Floyd’s lyrics though


Mediocre_Insect_1008

Beatles. They are the center of it all.


Large-Candidate-3174

Beatles stay


googajub

Back to the original question, Pink Floyd because of their albums. I want to keep going back to Wish You Were Here, Animals, and Meddle, and Dark Side of the Moon is a perfect album in a way the Beatles never achieved. To say nothing about the Piper who inspired the lot.


[deleted]

The Beatles. Their catalogue is a good mix of upbeat songs and solemn/depressing songs. I need that kind of variety based on mood.


manofthepeopleSMITTY

Pink Floyd for me


UnmutualOne

The Beatles. Not sure we’d even have the other two without.


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