Monkees - Justus
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Free Music Review: Why?
Hit: 2 Stars
I am a big fan of the Monkees' previous efforts from the mid-60's. So I bought the album expecting "Headquaters"...what I got was something totally different. And all I have to ask is...What were they thinking? The only good songs are "Circle Sky" and "Oh What a Night", the others get to be a big waste of time. Micky Dolenz wasn't even a good writer when he was with the band 30 yrs ago, how come he thinks he is now, having written almost 2/3 or the album? And even with the return of my favorite, Michael Nesmith (who happened to contribute one of the worst songs in history, "Admiral Mike"), they still were lacking as they did back in the 80's with their album "Pool It!" The only interesting point in the whole album was that they had wrote and played all the instruments of every song, but only shows to me how much Boyce-Hart are missed. Maybe if they weren't too busy trying to be a "90's band" they might have pulled it off. This album only goes to prove that once the spark is gone (and especially for so long), it will never be the same (ie: The Rolling Stones).Free Music Review: I Really Wanted to Like This, But...
Hit: 2 Stars
Somehow it just wasn't working. Much of the problem was the writing-- for me part of the Monkees will be a library of songs by the great writers of the time. Mike fit in that category, and Peter had his moments. Sadly, Mickey and Davey simply don't have much of anything special to add. In retrospect, I'm not sure how I expected this album to work. Nostalgia? Can't ask guys to play as if they haven't gotten decades older. A step forward? Being on the cutting edge is not exactly the Monkee legacy. Ultimately this just doesn't much work. I still love these guys, and I'll still play their old stuff (as do my kids!) but this cd, well, let's just pretend it didn't happen, okay?Free Music Review: Iffy
Hit: 2 Stars
I love The Monkees with all of my heart and it's great hearing them playing thier own intruments because they really are talented musicians, but I wasn't too moved by this album. Circle Sky was so much better on the Head soundtrack. They shouldn't have touched that one. Otherwise the album was pleasing, but not what I was hoping for. If your looking for an awesome CD, pick up Head or Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn and Jones Ltd. This album is only for the die hard fan.Free Music Review: Not for the casual fan.
Hit: 2 Stars
Monkee fans may find some good points on this album. Personally, I liked Admiral Mike and Davy's It's Not Too Late. After that, ouch! Mickey sounds bitter on almost every song he sings, and Peter went the Windham Hill route! There just aren't enough fun rave up songs on this album. And why would they re-do Circle Sky on a reunion album? Stick with Headquarters if you want to know what the Monkees sounded like as a real group.Free Music Review: Really a disappointment
Hit: 2 Stars
Bought the album at a concert and when I got home and listened, I realized why they didn't play any of the new songs live. I love the Monkees as much as any other fan, but I have to say that I listened to JUSTUS once and then I lost the CD. It is now almost 2 years later, and I still haven't tried looking for it.