I first got "Instant Replay" soon after it came out in early 1969.This was soon after the major networks started using "instant replay' in sporting events.I already had their first 9 singles and five of their albums.I was 13 at the time.Well,I'm 62 now and now I have it on CD and I still rather enjoy most of it."Tear Drop City" written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and sung by Micky Dolenz and "A Man Without a Dream" written by Carole King and her then husband Gerry Goffin and sung by Davy Jones was the single from the album.It reached No. 56 on The Billboard Charts."Instant Replay" made it to No.39 on The Billboard Charts.
I liked Boyce and Hart's "Through The Looking Glass" sung by Micky and "Me Without You" sung by Davy,Goffin and King's "It Won't Be The Same Without Her" sung by Mike Nesmith."You and I" a tune co-written and co-produced by Davy,with a guitar solo by a then young ,unknown Neil Young is a good foray into hard rock.And,I think one of Mike's best tunes,"While I Cry".And,a rather unique tune written by Micky about his cat called "Shorty Blackwell".Davy sings "The Girl I Left Behind Me" written by Neil Sedaka and the lovely Carol Bayer,(who Davy had a crush on.) Micky wrote "Just a Game" and Mike wrote "Don't Wait For Me" and Davy sings "Don't Listen to Linda" by Boyce & Hart.
Peter Tork left the group in late 1968.About a year later Mike left.About a year after that Davy left.Micky said he was the only one who never left.However,they reunited 20 years later for their 20th anniversary reunion tour in 1986,(the most successful tour of that year) and have been reuniting ever since.Davy once said once a Monkee a Monkee for life!!!
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 3.68 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Rhino
- Date First Available : January 21, 2007
- Label : Rhino
- ASIN : B0000033E7
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #32,516 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #46 in Bubblegum Pop
- #424 in Classic Psychedelic Rock
- #440 in Oldies & Retro (CDs & Vinyl)
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2013
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I love coloured vinyl and Friday Music is releasing some beautiful stuff. This is one of those albums that doesn't get mentioned often since it came out after the TV show went off the air, but I really love it. A bit of a hodge-podge of songs, but some great cuts. Monkee fans should dig it (even though Peter was gone by this time). Fans of early country-rock should appreciate the Nesmith tracks. Micky has some weird & wonderful contributions, including what should be considered one of the first (if not the first) rock opera song "Shorty Blackwell"...done completely tongue-in-cheek! Then there's one of the finest rock songs ever
recorded, yet pretty much ignored because it was written & sung by Davy, "You & I". Sit up & take notice, 'cause even Neil Young knew this was exceptional & he provided a wicked guitar solo - dig that!
recorded, yet pretty much ignored because it was written & sung by Davy, "You & I". Sit up & take notice, 'cause even Neil Young knew this was exceptional & he provided a wicked guitar solo - dig that!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021
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Great CD from a classic band.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2012
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Being a Monkees collector, I had to buy this and the sad thing is, those who own The Monkees name and music have hit the gold since the untimely passing of Davy Jones. This is the 5th music release in 2012 so far with more coming! Some would say this is taking advantage of the fans! When I hear, "Instant Replay" was getting a "Class-A" release on red vinyl, with a gatefold never before available. Thoughts of a colorful gatefold with rare photos from the 1969 era...no such luck! The gatefold is a reproduction of the boring back cover of a 1981 Arista Records Japan release. The other side of the gatefold is a reproduction of the lyric sheet from said release. Mistakes and all! The attention paid to the actual 180 gram red vinyl record was better than Friday Music's last limited edition pressing of a Davy Jones single. (shipped to 50% warped and not playable) Over-all, the album is over-priced with a disappointing gatefold. Hence losing one star for this.
As far as the album itself, it is one of my all-time favorite Monkees LP's. With maturing Monkees songs written with the end of The Monkees being inevitable within a few years, as quoted in the Davy Jones co-written, "You & I", "In another year or two, we'll be gone and someone new will take our place. They'll be another song, another voice, another pretty face." This album, originally released in 1969, Has every type of music, popular in the era. From Nesmith's "county-rock", Dolenz' "electrified- psychedelic" songs. Including the epic "Shorty Blackwell".
Although, being the first LP without Peter Tork, he is listed as a musician on "I Won't Be The Same without Her" and might possibly be on other songs prior to 1969 such as the 1966 recorded "Tear Drop City". Most songs were recorded in 1968 while Tork was still a Monkee. The vinyl quality is not the best. Sounds like a decompression of a digital recording. When they claim "From the original Colgems masters" When they have been passed to 3 labels since and are currently owned by Rhino. So they should say "The Original Masters" Since Colgems ceased to exist in 1971.
This is for the collector, ONLY! I do not regret having this album again be in the spotlight for it's musical journey of styles. I recommend the "Instant Replay Deluxe" Box set, released by Rhino Records in 2011. Only available at their web site for a limited time. For an album that's 44 years old..it still sounds fresh and enjoyable! Instant Replay (180 Gram Vinyl / Limited Edition)
As far as the album itself, it is one of my all-time favorite Monkees LP's. With maturing Monkees songs written with the end of The Monkees being inevitable within a few years, as quoted in the Davy Jones co-written, "You & I", "In another year or two, we'll be gone and someone new will take our place. They'll be another song, another voice, another pretty face." This album, originally released in 1969, Has every type of music, popular in the era. From Nesmith's "county-rock", Dolenz' "electrified- psychedelic" songs. Including the epic "Shorty Blackwell".
Although, being the first LP without Peter Tork, he is listed as a musician on "I Won't Be The Same without Her" and might possibly be on other songs prior to 1969 such as the 1966 recorded "Tear Drop City". Most songs were recorded in 1968 while Tork was still a Monkee. The vinyl quality is not the best. Sounds like a decompression of a digital recording. When they claim "From the original Colgems masters" When they have been passed to 3 labels since and are currently owned by Rhino. So they should say "The Original Masters" Since Colgems ceased to exist in 1971.
This is for the collector, ONLY! I do not regret having this album again be in the spotlight for it's musical journey of styles. I recommend the "Instant Replay Deluxe" Box set, released by Rhino Records in 2011. Only available at their web site for a limited time. For an album that's 44 years old..it still sounds fresh and enjoyable! Instant Replay (180 Gram Vinyl / Limited Edition)
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2004
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'Through The Looking Glass' is a very nice song with a classic sound. It probably could have been a #1 record just a year or so earlier -- when the band was still phenomenally popular. 'I Won't Be The Same Without Her' is a nice one from Nesmith with somewhat of a surprise British-Invasion sound to it. 'Tear Drop City' is obviously a clone of 'Last Train To Clarksville' - but so what?, it has a great sound. 'Just a Game' is an interesting effort from Mickey - it sounds like it could have been something, perhaps had it been produced during the Chip Douglas era. 'Me Without You' and 'You and I' are decent Davy songs. The rest of the album is nothing special. ('Shorty Blackwell', like 'Just A Game' - shows Mickey was willing to take chances - unfortunately, it misses the mark). Worth owning if you're collecting the entire set of original albums.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2014Verified Purchase
First there was the LP (and possibly a cassette), then came the CD with extra tracks. Now there's the 'deluxe' three CD release. The question you're all asking yourselves is, "If I have the CD with bonus tracks and all the other releases with extra songs and that, is it worth getting this?" To wear out further an oft used cliché, at the end of the day only you can decide. But to help you with that decision, I pulled this from my collection to give my tuppence worth. (Bear in mind though that whilst it may seem expensive, it is imported from the U.S.A. where, with shipping, it will set you back the equivalent of about £41 - and maybe customs duty too.)
Though the tracks on here were all recorded before December 1968 when Peter Tork left, he appears on guitar on one song on the original 10-track release of The Monkees' seventh album (and first as a trio), and on a few more of the bonus tracks (including two vocals). In fact, all the songs are basically solo efforts with, bar fleeting occurrences, the instrumentation courtesy of top session musicians, some dating back to 1966.
Before getting to the music itself, a word on what it's packaged in. It's excellent. A 3D book style cover opens out to reveal a twenty-three page booklet with plenty of photos I've never seen, three individual CDs, again with nice rear images, and a picture sleeve 45 (ask your parents). To keep as close to the original LP as possible, the 16 bonus tracks on CD1 aren't listed on the reverse. That's what my guess is.
This single has acetate versions of 'I Go Ape' and '(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love' from the TV special, but I have yet to listen to these. It's a nice item to have. Of the 87 tracks on the CDs, 58 are unreleased, but don't think it's chock full of newly discovered songs. As with something like " Headquarters Sessions ", a lot of what was previously unissued are a variety of takes of backing tracks, which I think makes all this worthwhile, but then I am a die-hard fan and, as you're reading this, maybe you are too. Excepting those backing tracks and the last five songs on disc three, the remainder consists of different mixes and/or alternate vocals. Those aforementioned five happen to be the complete versions of songs taken from the '68 television special and it's about time these were issued (different backing takes are heard elsewhere on this disc) but it's a shame the masters are no longer around.
One of the surprising things heard here is a fuzz guitar version of 'Through the Looking Glass' and a couple of original Jones penned songs, even though they are without vocals. Also, his 'You And I' is heard in an alien mix complete with drumstick intro and a weird, ear piercing, second organ; and it's not difficult to see why Nesmith wasn't satisfied with his alternate vocal to 'Carlisle Wheeling'. Even though Colgems stopped issuing true mono albums after the group's fifth such release, most of the tracks on this LP were originally mixed in this form and they make their début here, and they are distinct from their stereo counterparts.
What is surprising is the disparate musical styles from the sessions; the usual pop ('Me Without You') is mixed with a fusion of Broadway oriented tunes ('My Share Of The Sidewalk' and 'Changes''), incendiary and provocative lyrics ('Mommy And Daddy'), country rock (most things by Nesmith), R&B ('Rosemarie') and a bit of mini opera (Dolenz's 'Shorty Blackwell') to leave the listener wondering why it never worked. Maybe the problem was there was too much of a motley mix with what the group was now recording, albeit as individuals, which could have been another issue.
This isn't for the casual listener or someone investigating The Monkees, as there are better options for them as an introduction to the group. No, this is aimed squarely at the dedicated fan and collector who will lap this up simply because much of it is discernibly different.
Though the tracks on here were all recorded before December 1968 when Peter Tork left, he appears on guitar on one song on the original 10-track release of The Monkees' seventh album (and first as a trio), and on a few more of the bonus tracks (including two vocals). In fact, all the songs are basically solo efforts with, bar fleeting occurrences, the instrumentation courtesy of top session musicians, some dating back to 1966.
Before getting to the music itself, a word on what it's packaged in. It's excellent. A 3D book style cover opens out to reveal a twenty-three page booklet with plenty of photos I've never seen, three individual CDs, again with nice rear images, and a picture sleeve 45 (ask your parents). To keep as close to the original LP as possible, the 16 bonus tracks on CD1 aren't listed on the reverse. That's what my guess is.
This single has acetate versions of 'I Go Ape' and '(I Prithee) Do Not Ask For Love' from the TV special, but I have yet to listen to these. It's a nice item to have. Of the 87 tracks on the CDs, 58 are unreleased, but don't think it's chock full of newly discovered songs. As with something like " Headquarters Sessions ", a lot of what was previously unissued are a variety of takes of backing tracks, which I think makes all this worthwhile, but then I am a die-hard fan and, as you're reading this, maybe you are too. Excepting those backing tracks and the last five songs on disc three, the remainder consists of different mixes and/or alternate vocals. Those aforementioned five happen to be the complete versions of songs taken from the '68 television special and it's about time these were issued (different backing takes are heard elsewhere on this disc) but it's a shame the masters are no longer around.
One of the surprising things heard here is a fuzz guitar version of 'Through the Looking Glass' and a couple of original Jones penned songs, even though they are without vocals. Also, his 'You And I' is heard in an alien mix complete with drumstick intro and a weird, ear piercing, second organ; and it's not difficult to see why Nesmith wasn't satisfied with his alternate vocal to 'Carlisle Wheeling'. Even though Colgems stopped issuing true mono albums after the group's fifth such release, most of the tracks on this LP were originally mixed in this form and they make their début here, and they are distinct from their stereo counterparts.
What is surprising is the disparate musical styles from the sessions; the usual pop ('Me Without You') is mixed with a fusion of Broadway oriented tunes ('My Share Of The Sidewalk' and 'Changes''), incendiary and provocative lyrics ('Mommy And Daddy'), country rock (most things by Nesmith), R&B ('Rosemarie') and a bit of mini opera (Dolenz's 'Shorty Blackwell') to leave the listener wondering why it never worked. Maybe the problem was there was too much of a motley mix with what the group was now recording, albeit as individuals, which could have been another issue.
This isn't for the casual listener or someone investigating The Monkees, as there are better options for them as an introduction to the group. No, this is aimed squarely at the dedicated fan and collector who will lap this up simply because much of it is discernibly different.
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P. L. Wightman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not classic Monkees.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2013Verified Purchase
Some good some not so. I always enjoy the Nesmith stuff and the bonus tracks are interesting. Mainly for collectors.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2016Verified Purchase
Great Monkees album
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