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More of the Monkees

by The Monkees

Released: January 09, 1967

Pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

This caused internal problems within the band, ultimately resulting in a struggle for creative control, leading to a shift in the Monkees' music starting from their third album. "More of the Monkees" is the second full-length album by the Monkees, released in 1967. It remains as the Monkees' best-selling album.

Inside the Recording

Contrary to the band's desire for creative input, most tracks on "More of the Monkees" were recorded by session musicians employed by the producers.

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Interesting Facts

It was issued on the Colgems label, a…

It was issued on the Colgems label, a subsidiary of RCA Victor.

It featured a number of notable tracks, most…

It featured a number of notable tracks, most famously, "I'm a Believer", which would become one of The Monkees' most popular and well-remembered songs.

Featuring a mix of pop, rock and even…

Featuring a mix of pop, rock and even folk, the album showcases the Monkees’ known style of catchy and upbeat songs, complimented by their smooth harmonies.

Despite the turbulence during its creation, "More of…

Despite the turbulence during its creation, "More of the Monkees" remains an iconic staple of 1960s pop culture.

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Essential Tracks

She

The album was rushed into release after the unexpected commercial success of their debut album "The Monkees", and to cash in on the band's popularity.

I'm a Believer

It featured a number of notable tracks, most famously, "I'm a Believer", which would become one of The Monkees' most popular and well-remembered songs.

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Reception

The album was a massive success upon its release, topping the US Billboard 200 for 18 weeks and the UK charts for 20 weeks. The album was rushed into release after the unexpected commercial success of their debut album "The Monkees", and to cash in on the band's popularity.

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The Complete Album Story

"More of the Monkees" is the second full-length album by the Monkees, released in 1967. It was issued on the Colgems label, a subsidiary of RCA Victor. The album was a massive success upon its release, topping the US Billboard 200 for 18 weeks and the UK charts for 20 weeks. It remains as the Monkees' best-selling album.

The album was rushed into release after the unexpected commercial success of their debut album "The Monkees", and to cash in on the band's popularity. It featured a number of notable tracks, most famously, "I'm a Believer", which would become one of The Monkees' most popular and well-remembered songs.

Contrary to the band's desire for creative input, most tracks on "More of the Monkees" were recorded by session musicians employed by the producers. This caused internal problems within the band, ultimately resulting in a struggle for creative control, leading to a shift in the Monkees' music starting from their third album.

Featuring a mix of pop, rock and even folk, the album showcases the Monkees’ known style of catchy and upbeat songs, complimented by their smooth harmonies. Despite the turbulence during its creation, "More of the Monkees" remains an iconic staple of 1960s pop culture.