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S4-Ep.2 The Monkees-More of the Monkees (Colgems) 

Released January 9, 1967. Recorded June 25 – November 23, 1966

More of the Monkees is the second studio album by The Monkees, which features a mix of pop-rock and folk influences. The album showcases the group’s emerging sounds, which had very little to do with the Monkees themselves. The manufactured group mainly performed songs by top songwriters as singers, while some of the most talented studio musicians handled the best.  More of the Monkees captured the sounds of pop music of the era with its catchy melodies and upbeat tunes. The album's themes often revolve around love and relationships; the album's commercial success solidified The Monkees' place in pop culture and set the stage for the Monkees to have enough clout to demand more creative control. What you get with this album is some finely crafted songs written by talented songwriters and performed by skilled session musicians.  Members sing the songs of the Monkees, and each has a distinct voice.

Signature Track "Mary, Mary," ("I'm Not Your) Stepping "Stone, "I'm A Believer"

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