Released on July 5, 1976, 15 Big Ones was generally disliked by fans

Released on July 5, 1976, 15 Big Ones was generally disliked by fans and critics, as well as Carl and Dennis, who disparaged the album to the press. The album peaked at number 8 in the US, becoming their first top-ten album of new material since Pet Sounds , and their highest-charting studio album since Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) . Lead single ” Rock and Roll Music ” peaked at number 5 – their highest chart ranking since “Good Vibrations”.