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| Justus | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 15, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | June–August 1996 | |||
| Studio | NRG (North Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 39:55 | |||
| Label | Rhino | |||
| Producer | The Monkees | |||
| The Monkees chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Entertainment Weekly | C−[3] |
| Los Angeles Times | [2] |
Justus is the eleventh studio album by the American rock band the Monkees, released on October 15, 1996 by Rhino Records. The album was recorded in celebration of their 30th anniversary and features the return of Michael Nesmith to the group.
Background
Justus was the first Monkees album since Head (1968) to feature all four Monkees.[4] It was also the first album to be exclusively written, performed and produced by all four members of the band.[5]
Although preliminary work on the album was begun using songs from various writers, upon Michael Nesmith's agreement to join the production, it was agreed that all songs would be written only by the four members of the group.[citation needed] Nesmith sang lead vocals on a remake of his "Circle Sky", wrote the song "Admiral Mike" (sung by Micky Dolenz), and provided background vocals for all tracks.[4] While all four members of the Monkees receive producer's credit, Nesmith ultimately produced and mixed the project while the other three Monkees toured.[citation needed]
"Circle Sky" is a remake of the song from the Monkees' film Head,[5] with new lyrics from Nesmith.[4] "You and I" is a different song than the one of the same name on their 1969 album Instant Replay.[4] The original version appeared on the 1976 album Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart, a reunion of Jones and Dolenz with Monkees songwriters Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart.[6] Demo versions of "You and I", "It's Not Too Late" and "What a Night" appear on Davy Jones's solo anthology Just for the Record, Vol. 4.[7] Justus was the final studio album to feature contemporary recordings of Jones before his death in 2012.[4]
The title is pronounced as either "Justice" or "Just Us", the latter implying that only the four Monkees perform on the album.
Release and promotion
Released in October 1996, Justus coincided with the 30th anniversary of the band's debut album. Concurrent with the album's release, Rhino Entertainment released an accompanying VHS tape of the same name, featuring music videos, interviews and backstage footage.[4]
The tracks "Circle Sky", "You and I" and "Regional Girl" were promoted with music videos in the 1997 television special Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees. These songs, along with "Oh, What a Night", were performed as part of the 30th anniversary reunion tour.
On May 28, 2013, Friday Music reissued the album on CD and included a DVD of the original Justus special.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Circle Sky" | Michael Nesmith | Nesmith | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Never Enough" | Micky Dolenz | Dolenz | 2:58 |
| 3. | "Oh, What a Night" | Davy Jones | Jones | 3:12 |
| 4. | "You and I" | Dolenz, Jones | Jones | 2:57 |
| 5. | "Unlucky Stars" | Dolenz | Dolenz | 3:11 |
| 6. | "Admiral Mike" | Nesmith | Dolenz | 3:23 |
| 7. | "Dyin' of a Broken Heart" | Dolenz | Dolenz | 3:09 |
| 8. | "Regional Girl" | Dolenz | Dolenz | 3:16 |
| 9. | "Run Away from Life" | Peter Tork | Jones | 2:43 |
| 10. | "I Believe You" | Tork | Tork | 3:41 |
| 11. | "It's My Life" | Dolenz | Dolenz | 3:41 |
| 12. | "It's Not Too Late" | Jones | Jones | 4:03 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from CD liner notes.[8]
The Monkees
- Micky Dolenz – drums, vocals
- Peter Tork – bass guitar, keyboards, vocals
- David Jones – percussion, vocals
- Michael Nesmith – guitars, vocals
Technical
- The Monkees – producers
- Mike McDonald – engineer, mixing, mastering
- Gary McGrath- assistant/intern to Michael McDonald Private Island Trax/NRG
- Bob Bullock – engineer
- Steve Mixdorf – second engineer
- Terry W. Bates – second engineer
- Grant Greene – second engineer
- Tim Gerron – second engineer
- Rachel Gutek – art direction
- Greg Allen – package design
- Jay Silverman – cover photography
- Henry Diltz – inside photography
- Scott Shaw – cover concept
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Justus - The Monkees". AllMusic. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Randy (October 23, 1996). "The Monkees Spry as Ever on 'Justus'". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Browne, David (October 18, 1996). "Justus". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Marchese, Joe (May 17, 2013). "More Monkeemania: Friday Music Reissues "Justus" In CD/DVD Edition". theseconddisc.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Davy Jones vows 'Justus' for the Monkees". pauseandplay.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ Schnee, Stephen. "Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart". AllMusic. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ "Just for the Record, Vol. 4 - Davy Jones". AllMusic. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ The Monkees (1996). Justus (CD liner notes). Rhino Records. R2 72542.
