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The Monkees (Michael Nesmith, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork) were pulled together in order to star in a successful comedy television show first aired on NBC in 1966.

The music for the series had been created by Don Kirschner and throughout the life of the band, many more esteemed songwriters added their input to The Monkees phenomenon, including Neil Diamond ("A Little Bit Me, A Little… Read more in Amazon's Monkees Store

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  • Vinyl (28 Nov 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Rhino
  • ASIN: B005DZMO92
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 263,864 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Opening Ceremony
2. Porpoise Song (Theme from HEAD)
3. Ditty Diego  War Chant
4. Circle Sky (Live Version)
5. Supplicio
6. Can You Dig It?
7. Gravy
8. Superstitious
9. As we go Along
10. Dandruff?
11. Daddys Song
12. Poll
13. Do I Have to do This All Over Again
14. Swami - Plus Strings

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Head contains songs and snippets of dialogue from the Monkees' full-length feature film of the same name; a 90-minute surreal, psychedelic, comedy adventure, which was the band’s first and only theatrical release. Notable tracks include Micky Dolenz's vocals on two Carole King works: the ethereal "Porpoise Song,", and the Toni Stern collaboration on the pastoral "As We Go Along."

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Forget the zany, madcap Monkees that sang cheeky pop songs such as Last Train To Clarksville and I'm A Believer, this is a collection of experimental songs that even Radiohead would be hard pressed to match!

The soundtrack to the 1968 movie of the same name (it even includes sound bites from the film) Head starts with a psychedelic masterpiece, The Porpoise Song, that wouldn't sound out of place on Sergeant Pepper.

It is a mass of swirling 60's organs and dreamy vocals by Micky Dolenz - a truly under-rated singer - if you have not heard this song before, prepare to be absolutely astonished! The other stand out track is the beautiful As We Go Along. This is one of the most touching ballads ever recorded, Dolenz again singing tenderly to an acoustic backing supplied by Neil Young, Carole King and Ry Cooder(!) The price of the album is worth it for these two songs alone. Sheer excellence!

Circle Sky is Mike Nesmith's wonderful attempt at punk, 8 years before it happened and Can You Dig It has an eastern feel which adds to the colour of the album. Do I Have To Do This All Over Again features a rare Peter Tork vocal, and tumbles wildly into a fantastic guitar break and frenzied fade out. Oh, and Davy Jones sings one as well, but still...

If you are looking to buy a Monkees album with all the hits on, then go for the greatest hits collections. If you are looking for an interesting, intelligent album that over the years has matured into a cult classic, then look no further. Head this way!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Not at all what I expected from this band - no Beach Boys-y stuff. Just as mad as the series with some excellent tunes. Calm ones, manic ones, romantic ones and Head ones. Several bits of wacked out text as well. Excellent stuff.
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"Head" was the last Monkees album to feature all four original members. Guitarist Pete Tork left the band shortly after finishing the album.

Though it's a soundtrack and not a regular album it contains some of the Monkees' finest recordings. Especially the two Carole King songs "Porpoise Song" and "As We Go Along" are outstanding. Also Tork's "Can You Dig it" and Nesmith's "Circle Sky" are Monkees classics.

Only 6 tracks on the original album are actually music. The rest of it is soundclips and dialouge; some of it quite entertaining.

Taken from the sleeve notes Jack Nicholson played a big part in the album's/movie's creation, which sounds to be pretty weird.

The bonus tracks are mostly alternate takes - most interesting is the fine live version of "Circle Sky" recorded in May 1968.

The list of guest musicians is impressive, featuring names like Leon Russell, Bill Chadwick, Dewey Martin, Carole King, Neil Young and Ry Cooder.
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