Released 40 years ago
Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees
The Monkees · 1986
72 min · 25 tracks · pop rock
A playful blend of catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and whimsical lyrics encapsulating 1960s pop culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- nostalgic vibes of the 60s
- short bursts of catchy fun
- wave-like energy peaks
- upbeat tracks for light moods
Maybe skip if you want
- slow-paced reflective listening
- deep lyrical introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees' marked a retrospective celebration of the band's enduring legacy. At this point, The Monkees had experienced a resurgence in popularity due to nostalgia for their earlier hits and a new generation discovering their music via re-runs. This compilation not only showcased their classic tunes but also included new material, bridging past and present.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Beach Boys· The Byrds· The Turtles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Theme From) The Monkees 2:21
- 2 Last Train to Clarksville 2:44
- 3 Take a Giant Step 2:36
- 4 (I’m Not Your) Stepping Stone 2:24
- 5 She 2:38
- 6 A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You 2:52
- 7 I’m a Believer 2:45
- 8 Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow) 2:14
- 9 Sometime in the Morning 2:29
- 10 The Girl I Knew Somewhere 2:37
- 11 Randy Scouse Git 2:35
- 12 You Just May Be the One 2:03
- 13 For Pete’s Sake 2:12
- 14 Pleasant Valley Sunday 3:15
- 15 What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round 3:06
- 16 Words 2:54
- 17 Goin’ Down 4:24
- 18 Daydream Believer 3:07
- 19 Valleri 2:20
- 20 D. W. Washburn 2:50
- 21 Porpoise Song (Theme From “Head”) 4:12
- 22 Listen to the Band 2:45
- 23 That Was Then, This Is Now 4:02
- 24 Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere 3:53
- 25 Kicks 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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