After "Endless Summer" reminded the American consciousness of their genius and catapulted them back into relevance, Capital was quick to capitalize on the runaway success of that effort with the 1975 follow-up, "Spirit of America," which compiles a few of the major hits left off "Endless Summer" ("Dance, Dance, Dance," "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)," and, oddly, "Barbara Ann"), as well as lots of rare gems that don't get the same recognition, such as the haunting "A Young Man is Gone," the beautiful "Hushabye," and two of Brian's most triumphant moments, "Please Let Me Wonder" and "The Little Girl I Once Knew," among others. Like the first one, it mostly draws from pre-1966 (with the odd exception of the 1969 single "Break Away," another gem that unfortunately flies under the radar), emphasizing the band's status as the premiere American pop group of the era. The album's artwork is very well done, and the sound and sequencing hold up to modern years. An excellent compilation overall.