Good Times! cover

Released 10 years ago

Good Times!

The Monkees · 2016

36 min · 13 tracks · pop rock

Bright melodies and harmonious vocals blend nostalgia with contemporary pop sensibilities in a playful celebration of life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful sing-along moments
  • steady mid-tempo enjoyment
  • bright melodies for sunny days
  • nostalgic vibes with modern twist
  • short tracks for quick listens

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, complex pieces
  • seek heavy emotional depth

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2016, 'Good Times!' was The Monkees' first studio album in nearly two decades, following a period of inactivity after their last album in 1996. This project marked a significant revival for the group, featuring contributions from original members Micky Dolenz and Mike Nesmith alongside new material crafted with modern songwriters.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beach Boys· The Byrds· The Turtles

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Good Times 2:46
  • 2 You Bring the Summer 3:00
  • 3 She Makes Me Laugh 3:01
  • 4 Our Own World 2:45
  • 5 Gotta Give It Time 2:17
  • 6 Me & Magdalena 3:33
  • 7 Whatever’s Right 2:00
  • 8 Love to Love 2:29
  • 9 Little Girl 2:42
  • 10 Birth of an Accidental Hipster 3:31
  • 11 Wasn’t Born to Follow 2:53
  • 12 I Know What I Know 3:30
  • 13 I Was There (And I’m Told I Had a Good Time) 2:15

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