Carl and the Passions: “So Tough” — The Beach Boys

A restless search for spiritual peace through a hazy, soulful rock lens.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks

You Need a Mess of Help to Stand Alone

3:31

Here She Comes

5:13

He Come Down

4:43

Marcella

3:57

Hold On Dear Brother

4:48

Make It Good

2:39

All This Is That

4:04

Cuddle Up

5:30

Moments Worth Listening For

the sudden shift from the gritty rock of track 1 into the smooth, soulful groove of track 2

the ethereal, multi-layered vocal chant that anchors the middle of All This Is That

the massive, orchestral swell of strings that closes out the final minute of Cuddle Up

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