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The Monkees

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Accelerating emotions, the world's hottest synth-pop that just won't stop. Future Islands' latest release is here. Future Islands, a band that captivates the world with its fast-paced, sweet-sweet, emo synth-pop sound and the unique, passionate, dandyism style of vocalist Samuel T. Herring, has released its long-awaited latest album, "As Long As You Are"! After the release of their last album "The Far Field", Future Islands has been on a world tour, playing over 180 shows a year, in addition to enthusiastic performances on the main stage at major festivals. This is the first album in three years and the sixth album in three years for the band, and was produced by Steve Wright, who has worked with many local Baltimore bands such as Omar Rodriguez Lopez (Mars Volta) and Beach House.The preceding single "For Sure," which has already been talked about as an anthem following "Seasons (Waiting On You)" and "Ran," the ballad "Thrill," which recalls the Tar River flowing through his native North Carolina, the lyrical lyrics that evoke the unsettled world situation, and the oriental sound of the harp, "City's Face. The album also includes "City's Face," a song that shows the band's new musical evolution in the oriental sound of the harp and strings, and 11 other songs that are linked to the modern sounds of retro-wave and synth-wave, while bringing to fruition the fast pace and emotional rock band performance that the band has valued since its formation. The album also includes 11 tracks. The album also features guest appearances by Jen Wisner of Wye Oak, who has been featured on Bon Evere songs with Bruce Springsteen, and Katrina Ford (Celebration), an indispensable friend of Future Islands' work.The Monkees will always be immortal! The "Monkees Hit Parade Show" featuring Mickey Dolenz and Mike Nesmith, the "original" boy group that enthralled the world, is now available as a live album! The night is filled with timeless, evergreen pop numbers! Formed in 1965 and debuting in 1966, the "original" boy group, The Monkees, are still loved by generations to come. However, of the four original members, Davy Jones passed away in 2012 and Peter Tonk in 2019, leaving Mickey Dolenz and Mike Nesmith to carry on the band's activities. The Monkees' Hit Parade" featuring Mike and Micky, the surviving members of the Monkees, will be released as a live album.Recorded live in March 2019 from "The Monkees Present: The Mike and Micky Show" in 2018-2019, the album features the Monkees' No. 1 hits like "Daydream Believer", "I'm a Believer", "Last Train To Clarksville / Last Train To Love," as well as Mike's songwriting of "The Girl I New Somewhere," "Listen To The Band," "Papa Jeans Blues," "You Told Me," and more. The live versions of "The Girl I New Somewhere," "Listen to the Band," "Papa Jeans Blues," and "You Told Me" are included. In addition to these, the album also features Mike's own numbers, such as "St. Mathieu" and "Antje's Municipal Court," which were never performed live during the Monkees' active years. Mickey Dolenz also sings lead vocals on songs such as "Pleasant Valley Sunday," "Popus Song," "Mary Mary," and "Goin' Down.The album also includes the Monkees hits of yesteryear, as well as "The Birth Of An" songwritten by Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller from their 2016 50th anniversary studio album, "GOOD TIMES! Accidental Hipster", a song written by Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller. The live album was produced by Andrew Sandoval, archivist for the Monkees. The mixdown was done by Christian Nesmith, who is also Mike's son. Along with the release of the album, Mike and Mickey will be touring under the title "An Evening With The Monkees. The Monkees- THE MIKE & MICKY SHOW LIVE," which includes 24 songs in all, is a "Monkees Hit Parade," and we hope you will enjoy it!

Tracklisting:

1.Last Train To Clarksville
2.Sunny Girlfriend
3.Mary, Mary
4.You Told Me
5.For Pete's Sake
6.The Door Into Summer
7.You Just May Be the One