Hey Hey we're listening to the Monkees... part 11

Side One
1. "Opening Ceremony" (film dialogue) 1:20
2. "Porpoise Song (Theme from "Head")" Gerry Goffin, Carole King 2:56
3. "Ditty Diego – War Chant" Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson 1:25
4. "Circle Sky" (studio version) Michael Nesmith 2:31
5. "Supplicio" (film dialogue) 0:48
6. "Can You Dig It" Peter Tork 3:23
7. "Gravy" (film dialogue; voice of Davy Jones) 0:06

This is the only Monkees album I already sort of knew, and liked.
But hearing how they got from the start to here puts a different spin on it. The hyper condensed aspect of their career is striking. I can see people getting evangelical about a band that took 'em on a trip like this in just a couple of years. That is, if they were still following by this point.

It's completely out there. But in the best way.

I love the music/dialogue split on the album, maybe a couple more actual songs would've been nice, but really, I'm not complaining. The 3 songs here are pretty outstanding. 'Porpoise song' is majestic in a way no previous Monkees song managed. 'Can you dig it' moves like a spider trying to go sideways, ridiculously good. 'Circle sky' is almost as good, and never lets up.

Great stuff.