The story of The Beach Boys' co-founder Dennis Wilson is a sad one, and not altogether rare for 1960s and 1970s rock stars.

There are many bittersweet songs that have upbeat melodies and depressing lyrics, but what about the other way around?

In today’s fast-paced music industry, where singles dominate the charts and playlists, making a full album oftentimes feels like a rare and deliberate art form.

Brian Wilson's perfectionism became obvious on one track as he had The Beach Boys and their band play it for over 30 hours to get it right.