Tuesday, March 26, 2013

The Monkees - head OST

The Monkees feature film "Head" is a messy mysterious psychedelic gem. Does it make sense? Maybe if you are on acid, but it does include some really great songs and this is the soundtrack.

"Long title : do i have to do all this over again" which is the song in the film's club scene (some screen caps below) as a piece of psychedelic pop it can't be beaten. In fact i'd rate it as one of the late 60s' finest songs. Check it out if you don't believe me, it expertly matches the Monkees harmonies and pop sound with something deeper and further maaaan.

The "Porpoise song" with its eerie organs and chilled out vibe also has to rate as a brilliant slice of psychedelia. "Daddy's Song" is a very different kind of song with its horn backing but works remarkably well as does the straight forward 60s rock of "Circle sky". Soundtracks often leave one disappointed but this doesn't. Some of the best songs from one of the best bands of the 60s (YES!)




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