The Monkees

The Monkees

pop rock

United States Est. 1966

"With infectious hooks and rhythmic drive, their music propels forward through syncopated grooves and layered harmonies that evoke a sense of joyful exuberance."

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The Monkees's discography from 1966 to 2020

1966 1993 2020
The Monkees (1966) I'm a Believer / (I'm Not... (1966) Last Train to Clarksville (1966) The Monkees' Golden Album (1967) Pisces, Aquarius, Caprico... (1967) Headquarters (1967) More of the Monkees (1967) Daydream Believer / Goin'... (1967) Pleasant Valley Sunday (1967) I Wanna Be Free (1967) A Little Bit Me, a Little... (1967) (Theme From) The Monkees (1967) Randy Scouse Git (1967) The Birds, The Bees & The... (1968) Head (1968) Porpoise Song (1968) D. W. Washburn (1968) Greatest Hits (1969) Instant Replay (1969) The Monkees Present (1969)
The Monkees hold a significant place in music history as a cultural artifact of the 1960s, embodying the collision between manufactured pop and genuine artistry.
The Monkees hold a significant place in music history as a cultural artifact of the 1960s, embodying the collision between manufactured pop and genuine artistry. They emerged not merely as a band, but as a phenomenon that challenged traditional notions of authenticity in art by blending scripted television with musical performance. Their ability to capture the carefree spirit of youth while simultaneously critiquing the very nature of pop culture allows them to resonate across generations, making their work feel both nostalgic and relevant. At the heart of The Monkees' innovation is their unique creation process, which blurred the lines between performer and producer. Initially assembled for a TV show, they later gained creative control over their music, pushing back against the conventions of the music industry. This shift allowed them to explore various styles and themes, marking them as early advocates for artistic freedom within a commercial framework. Their approach set a precedent for future artists seeking to reclaim agency over their creative output. Lyrically, The Monkees often delve into themes of escapism, love, and youthful rebellion, balancing sincerity with a playful irony that reflects the complexities of their era. Their songwriting tends to favor catchy melodies paired with narratively driven lyrics that draw listeners into relatable scenarios. This combination evokes both nostalgia and contemplation, allowing audiences to engage on multiple emotional levels.

Full discography

The Monkees's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

61 releases • 48 albums • 1966–2020
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The Monkees Live – The Mike & Micky Show album by The Monkees

The Monkees Live – The Mike & Micky Show

2020

Christmas Party album by The Monkees

Christmas Party

2018

Good Times! album by The Monkees

Good Times!

2016

Monkeemania album by The Monkees

Monkeemania

2011

Original Album Series album by The Monkees

Original Album Series

2010

Extended Versions – The Encore Collection album by The Monkees

Extended Versions – The Encore Collection

2006

The Best of The Monkees album by The Monkees

The Best of The Monkees

2003

Live Summer Tour album by The Monkees

Live Summer Tour

2002

Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings album by The Monkees

Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings

2001

The Definitive Monkees album by The Monkees

The Definitive Monkees

2001

Music Box album by The Monkees

Music Box

2001

2001: Live in Las Vegas album by The Monkees

2001: Live in Las Vegas

2001

The Headquarters Sessions album by The Monkees

The Headquarters Sessions

2000

Daydream Believer and Other Hits album by The Monkees

Daydream Believer and Other Hits

1998

The Monkees Anthology album by The Monkees

The Monkees Anthology

1998

I'm a Believer and Other Hits album by The Monkees

I'm a Believer and Other Hits

1997

Justus album by The Monkees

Justus

1996

Barrelful of Monkees: Monkees Songs for Kids! album by The Monkees

Barrelful of Monkees: Monkees Songs for Kids!

1996

Missing Links Volume Three album by The Monkees

Missing Links Volume Three

1996

The Monkees - Greatest Hits (1995) album by The Monkees

The Monkees - Greatest Hits (1995)

1995

The ★ Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition album by The Monkees

The ★ Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition

1992

Listen to the Band (album) album by The Monkees

Listen to the Band (album)

1991

Missing Links Volume Two album by The Monkees

Missing Links Volume Two

1990

Live 1967 album by The Monkees

Live 1967

1987

Pool It! album by The Monkees

Pool It!

1987

Missing Links album by The Monkees

Missing Links

1987

Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees album by The Monkees

Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees

1986

Hit Factory album by The Monkees

Hit Factory

1985

Monkee Flips album by The Monkees

Monkee Flips

1984

More Greatest Hits of The Monkees album by The Monkees

More Greatest Hits of The Monkees

1982

Monkee Business album by The Monkees

Monkee Business

1982

Concert In Japan album by The Monkees

Concert In Japan

1981

Monkeemania – 40 Timeless Hits from The Monkees album by The Monkees

Monkeemania – 40 Timeless Hits from The Monkees

1979

Greatest Hits album by The Monkees

Greatest Hits

1976

Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart album by The Monkees

Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart

1976

Re-Focus album by The Monkees

Re-Focus

1972

Barrel Full of Monkees album by The Monkees

Barrel Full of Monkees

1971

Changes album by The Monkees

Changes

1970

Greatest Hits album by The Monkees

Greatest Hits

1969

Instant Replay album by The Monkees

Instant Replay

1969

The Monkees Present album by The Monkees

The Monkees Present

1969

The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees album by The Monkees

The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees

1968

Head album by The Monkees

Head

1968

The Monkees' Golden Album album by The Monkees

The Monkees' Golden Album

1967

Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. album by The Monkees

Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.

1967

Headquarters album by The Monkees

Headquarters

1967

More of the Monkees album by The Monkees

More of the Monkees

1967

The Monkees album by The Monkees

The Monkees

1966

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That Was Then, This Is Now album by The Monkees

That Was Then, This Is Now

1986

Oh My My album by The Monkees

Oh My My

1970

Tear Drop City album by The Monkees

Tear Drop City

1969

Porpoise Song album by The Monkees

Porpoise Song

1968

D. W. Washburn album by The Monkees

D. W. Washburn

1968

Daydream Believer / Goin' Down album by The Monkees

Daydream Believer / Goin' Down

1967

Pleasant Valley Sunday album by The Monkees

Pleasant Valley Sunday

1967

I Wanna Be Free album by The Monkees

I Wanna Be Free

1967

A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You album by The Monkees

A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You

1967

(Theme From) The Monkees album by The Monkees

(Theme From) The Monkees

1967

Randy Scouse Git album by The Monkees

Randy Scouse Git

1967

I'm a Believer / (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone album by The Monkees

I'm a Believer / (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone

1966

Last Train to Clarksville album by The Monkees

Last Train to Clarksville

1966

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The Monkees
The Monkees (1966)
More of the Monkees
More of the Monkees (1967)
Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.
Pisces, Aquarius, Ca... (1967)
Headquarters
Headquarters (1967)
The Monkees' Golden Album
The Monkees' Golden... (1967)
The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees
The Birds, The Bees... (1968)
Head
Head (1968)
Instant Replay
Instant Replay (1969)
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (1969)
The Monkees Present
The Monkees Present (1969)
Changes
Changes (1970)
Barrel Full of Monkees
Barrel Full of Monke... (1971)
Re-Focus
Re-Focus (1972)
Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart
Dolenz, Jones, Boyce... (1976)
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (1976)
Monkeemania – 40 Timeless Hits from The Monkees
Monkeemania – 40 Tim... (1979)
Concert In Japan
Concert In Japan (1981)
More Greatest Hits of The Monkees
More Greatest Hits o... (1982)
Monkee Business
Monkee Business (1982)
Monkee Flips
Monkee Flips (1984)
Hit Factory
Hit Factory (1985)
Then & Now... The Best of The Monkees
Then & Now... The Be... (1986)
Live 1967
Live 1967 (1987)
Pool It!
Pool It! (1987)
Missing Links
Missing Links (1987)
Missing Links Volume Two
Missing Links Volume... (1990)
Listen to the Band (album)
Listen to the Band (... (1991)
The ★ Collection: 25th Anniversary Edition
The ★ Collection: 25... (1992)
The Monkees - Greatest Hits (1995)
The Monkees - Greate... (1995)
Justus
Justus (1996)
Barrelful of Monkees: Monkees Songs for Kids!
Barrelful of Monkees... (1996)
Missing Links Volume Three
Missing Links Volume... (1996)
I'm a Believer and Other Hits
I'm a Believer and O... (1997)
Daydream Believer and Other Hits
Daydream Believer an... (1998)
The Monkees Anthology
The Monkees Antholog... (1998)
The Headquarters Sessions
The Headquarters Ses... (2000)
Summer 1967: The Complete U.S. Concert Recordings
Summer 1967: The Com... (2001)
The Definitive Monkees
The Definitive Monke... (2001)
Music Box
Music Box (2001)
2001: Live in Las Vegas
2001: Live in Las Ve... (2001)
Live Summer Tour
Live Summer Tour (2002)
The Best of The Monkees
The Best of The Monk... (2003)
Extended Versions – The Encore Collection
Extended Versions –... (2006)
Original Album Series
Original Album Serie... (2010)
Monkeemania
Monkeemania (2011)
Good Times!
Good Times! (2016)
Christmas Party
Christmas Party (2018)
The Monkees Live – The Mike & Micky Show
The Monkees Live – T... (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Monkees sound like?

With infectious hooks and rhythmic drive, their music propels forward through syncopated grooves and layered harmonies that evoke a sense of joyful exuberance. Rooted in pop rock. Start with Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd..

What is the best The Monkees album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd." (1967). It's the most representative of what makes The Monkees worth hearing.

Who is The Monkees for?

If you're into pop rock, The Monkees is worth your time. With infectious hooks and rhythmic drive, their music propels forward through syncopated grooves and layered harmonies that evoke a sense of joyful exuberance.

How many albums does The Monkees have?

The Monkees has 61 releases in their discography, including 48 albums.

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