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The Monkees Present

The Monkees · 1969

40 min · 17 tracks · pop rock

A vibrant blend of pop rock melodies and playful lyrical storytelling that reflects the spirit of late '60s experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful storytelling with vibrant melodies
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • lighthearted themes for cheerful moments
  • for nostalgic sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep emotional narratives
  • prefer lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1969, 'The Monkees Present' was the group's fourth studio album, coming at a time when they were navigating the complexities of their musical identity amidst growing creative control. This album marked a shift as it featured more original compositions and showcased their maturation as artists following their initial commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
The Beach Boys· The Byrds· The Turtles

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Little Girl 2:00
  • 2 Good Clean Fun 2:19
  • 3 If I Knew 2:22
  • 4 Bye Bye Baby Bye Bye 2:20
  • 5 Never Tell a Woman Yes 3:47
  • 6 Looking for the Good Times 2:04
  • 7 Ladies Aid Society 2:41
  • 8 Listen to the Band 2:42
  • 9 French Song 2:25
  • 10 Mommy and Daddy 2:12
  • 11 Oklahoma Backroom Dancer 2:36
  • 12 Pillow Time 2:32
  • 13 Calico Girlfriend Samba 2:33
  • 14 The Good Earth 1:38
  • 15 Listen to the Band (previously unissued version) 2:46
  • 16 Mommy and Daddy (previously unissued version) 2:08
  • 17 The Monkees Present Radio Promo 1:03

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata