A lot of their stuff up till 1966 wasn't recored with the best sound, certainly not as well as our guy's stuff lol. Reminded me of the murky sound the early Stones has.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a4YupnT1sM#Dennis had only been playing drums for two and a half years when this was filmed.
I’m a bit the same with Pet Sounds. Took a bit to get but i enjoy it now.
Overall though I’ve never been as keen on the Beach Boy sound. I prefer it in small doses.