Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees cover

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

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