I honestly don't hear him on that track nor Whatever's Right. What gives? Who said he's on Gotta Give It Time? Sounds like Bobby Hart.
A Better World is the McCartney song that Paul wished he recorded. Better thank you 20 plus years McCartney song. Wow and that's Peter Tork.
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I love it especially the string Quartet that's on it it's very melodic. It sounds more modern I do see why it's not on the album. It does stand on it own with a little sophistication.
Are you kidding ? It's pretty mediocre. The sentiment is nice, but the execution & vocal performance, while not terrible, certainly isin't really good. There's some interesting stuff on the backing. It's ok with me if you love it, I just am surprised anybody would think it's great, I think passable, is a more accurate description. Believe me I'm rooting for the album, but this might be the worst one.
I somehow managed to resist listening to any of the new material until my iTunes pre-order became available last night. And despite all the glowing, positive reviews I read, I am really amazed by what we received. Who would have expected this? Who would have expected I would already be hoping there is a follow-up? I will definitely re-arrange the track listing and add one more Davy song to it. Thinking that "Written In My Heart" will be the way I go.
"Pretty mediocre" is an understatement. Someone posted it here: 14 A Better World The Monkees » I'm no longer bummed there isn't an FYE within 35 miles of me. Unlike the iTunes bonus tracks, these other two kinda blow.
I think this is the best of Peter's tracks, and VERY Macca. So if someone has this, where's "Love is What I Want"?
I just got my FYE shipment of the exclusive CD and the blue vinyl. I have to disagree about the Peter track to those who've not liked it - to each his own.. It has a very '70s feel to me sort of R&B and I think it's one of Peter's best vocals. I absolutely love the track and love the message. When I interviewed him he was very passionate about the song and I think it's the perfect message for this political season. Micky and Coco are singing background and Peter plays percussion and keyboards and Andrew producing. Love the strings. Not what I was expecting as I thought it might be more like "Pretty Ballerina" like Andrew sort of hinted but it's much more '70s and I like the hopeful note it ends the album on - sounds like a link between the '60s and '70's. Maybe a '70s sounding Monkees record next?!!! It's in my top five on the album now. If you're a Peter fan run out and get the FYE exclusive CD. LOVE it!!! The blue vinyl is the same 1986 version as the recent box set and sure is purty lol!
I'm not a huge Monkees fan (although I do have all the albums through "Head"), but wanted to hear this album because of the guest-written tracks by Partridge, Weller and Gallagher, and Cuomo, and because the 3 reviews I'd read were very positive. I found a stream today, and after listening to it twice all I can say is that Monkees fans must be in heaven right now. It's easily one of their best albums, if not THE best. A real gem of a pop album. .I will be buying it.
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I don't know I can't get it out of my head. It's pretty sophisticated, real strings with a nice sound. Peter stretching out of his Comfort zone here. Executed quite nice. These melodies are the type Paul use to pull off. Today he has to process the **** out of a song and kill it sonically. This sounds organic and makes me long for the days when Macca just did this. Sorry this Monkees record and its bonus cuts sound fresher than anything Macca has put out in years. So yes there you go.
I have to agree. I was bowled over and listened twice before I posted here. Was kind of surprised folks didn't like it but oh well. I love it! I think Peter sounds so good on this album and this is the best vocal of the three IMHO.
Seriously? Die-hard Macca fan and this album is every bit as good as his last few...I guess the Monkees still don't get the respect they deserve.
Never would have thought his best vocal would be on their 50th Anniversary album - but it is. I was floored when I first heard it. Second only to "Come On In" IMO.
