Headquarters – THE MONKEES****

You Told Me/I’ll Spend My Life With You/Forget That Girl/Band 6/You Just May Be The One/Shades Of Grey/I Can’t Get Her Off My Mind/For Pete’s Sake/Mr Webster/Sunny Girlfriend/Zilch/No Time/Early Morning Blues & Greens/Randy Scouse Git(Alternate Title)

In mid 1967, with the release of their third album Headquarters, The Monkees were at the peak of their relatively short lived popularity, mostly with teenage girls. Contains the UK No. 2 hit Alternate Title. (US:1 UK:2)

"Released in June 1967, this album continued the rapid fire release of Monkees albums. A polished and solid effort, and it also served notice that The Monkees were exerting more creative control over the direction of the band, as evidenced by the proliferation of Monkees penned material. Thanks to the television show, most of the songs are easily recognizable, and that tends to lend credibility."

"The Monkees' first album to be recorded using mostly just the group, this album could have been a disaster but it isn't. More than not being a disaster, it's a lost classic pop album of the mid 60s. It is terrific all the way through, even the throwaway material is good and fits the album perfectly. If you love great 60s pop, or just like 60s music in general, check this out. It may surprise you."

"Given all the possible hazards, Headquarters is an absolute triumph. In fact I can't remember the last time I listened to an album which sounds like it was so much fun to make. It's easy to pick holes in Headquarters and ridicule The Monkees as musicians, but that's a totally pointless exercise. The album reveals a band in the process of evolving, attempting to take control and developing in their own preferred direction. It's fun, silly and in some ways disposable, but none the less great."

"I know it's The Monkees and they aren't hip and all that, but I'm secure enough to say what many that are worried about seeming cool won't, Headquarters is an above average 60s pop rock album."

"What it all comes down to is the songs, the music and this album has some of the best Monkees music in their canon. Of course, Jones' cheese is still the weakest part but the rest of the album makes up for his schlock."