This week, fans will get a preview of Micky Dolenz's forthcoming solo album when "Different Drum"/"Propinquity" debuts as the lead single from Dolenz sings Nesmith, a collection featuring Micky singing the songs of Michael Nesmith.
While you wait for this Friday's single release, take a listen to the latest episode of Zilch where Glenn Gretlund of 7a Records is joined by the album's producer, Christian Nesmith, and the two chronicle the project with host Ken Mills, along with exclusive track samples to boot!
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Louis M Colli Jr
4/19/2021 15:18:23
I tried listening to this, but without hearing the actual album first it is quite pointless for them to spend an hour breaking down each track.
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Dan
4/19/2021 20:17:06
At least in the Live Album breakdown they had more music to share. Also, Ken's constant hyping is so tiring. I know it is his job, and the only reason that heavy hitters come on this show... but not every song can be "the best thing I've ever heard."
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Scott
4/19/2021 20:30:44
I listen to the podcast for the information and guests. Ken is tough to handle.
Jeff
4/19/2021 22:10:34
Same here. His constant "You must go buy (insert new Monkee product here)" is excruciating. I realize I don't have to listen. And actually, sometimes I don't, or I don't make it all the way through. The recent episode wherein Andrew Sandoval was interviewed about his forthcoming book, Andrew kept trying to talk about the content but was constantly interrupted by Ken going over the different versions you can buy. It's relevant, but do it once, not multiple times. It's truly informercial format. A little bit about the content, cut to how you can purchase. A little but more about the content, then back to how you can purchase. Rinse, repeat. It feels sometimes like he's auditioning as a pitchman or something. As regards to this new record, after listening to this podcast, it comes off more like a Christian Nesmith solo album and Micky was simply brought in as the vocalist, no different than the other musicians that participated. The whole thing seems to be Christian's vision. And nothing wrong with that, other than what it's being presented as.
Tommy
4/19/2021 22:41:35
Gee, I hadn’t thought of it that way but now that you mention it . . . .
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Dan
4/20/2021 11:00:24
I like Christian as a player, and his production on Nez' Live album was very good. However, there are key pieces of this particular project (more so than any of the last 3 Monkees projects) where the seems are showing.
Scott Erickson
4/24/2021 20:15:47
Dan
Meebo
4/19/2021 22:06:24
Ken is okay - there are worse out there in podland.
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Jeff
4/23/2021 15:04:24
So the new single is out. What I'm hearing is Micky's heavily processed voice having to compete with the wall of instruments, particularly the amount of guitars. These guitars are overwhelming at times and Micky's voice is at best on equal footing but on occasion even seems lower in the mix. Granted this is only two tracks, so I'm hoping the remaining songs have more breathing room for Micky's vocals. But when I hear them talk on the podcast about things like "Deep Purple-style organ breaks", I dunno, not looking good.
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George
4/23/2021 17:04:03
Jeff - I have read your two comments and you seem incredibly negative about the album. Lighten up or maybe just leave it and let others enjoy it. I'm hearing the complete opposite to you. To my ears, Micky hasn't sounded this good in years. He sounds like a man in his 20s. Christian's new arrangements are a breath of fresh air and I'm relieved that they didn't just try and copy the originals. The single has made me want the album even more and I can't wait to hear the rest. 4/24/2021 20:13:27
Jeff, what you're hearing as "heavily processed" I'm hearing as Micky double-tracking his own vocal part. I also hear some reverb, and maybe a bit of subtle delay added. That's far from being "heavily processed". In fact, it's quite old-school in its approach. Double-tracking vocals is almost as old a process as multi-track recording itself.
Dan McKenzie
4/25/2021 16:41:28
Ken & his Podcast team have provided a TON of interesting info & guests over the years... "ZILCH" has provided a interview platform that wasn't there beforehand. Is every episode a five star affair? Nope... but I'm grateful for the labor of love that surely goes on to bring us Monkee news in a timely manner.
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Scott
4/23/2021 17:55:58
I agree with you, George. I believe this will be a wonderful album and another milestone in Monkee history.
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Dan
4/23/2021 21:59:23
Propinquity in particular really struck me as a wonderful version of the song, and a great example of "late career Monkees"
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4/23/2021 23:44:54
I feel how I felt about the extremely curious live album we just got: there are things to ponder about why THIS exact version is coming out, BUT- Micky and Nez are almost 80, it's a new century, it's the twenties and there is STILL Monkees related product coming out? I'm gonna be grateful for it and I'm gonna support it.
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Lord High 'n Low
4/24/2021 17:44:34
I view "Propinquity" as the superior track on the new single. It's a barn burner with the banjo and it makes me think of Peter Tork. I'm really looking forward to the album proper.
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It's interesting that the complaints about this album are that it's "over produced" and that Micky's voice is "buried in the mix." I really have to disagree. Is Micky double-tracked in a few places? Sure. John Lennon Double-tracked his vocals all the time; there's no crime there. Christian makes no bones about the fact that a LOT of the production choices on this album are homages to great records of the past that influenced both HIM and Micky. Micky was, as I understand it, a BIG part of the production process on this album, so Dolenz OK'd the final mix down of all the tracks.
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David Cox
4/29/2021 13:28:37
On a lighter note...
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Johnny Written
4/30/2021 06:23:54
David Cox - Apparently, Micky chose the pictures himself. Others, including recent ones of them in the car, were tried and nixed.
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David Cox
5/1/2021 20:30:53
Great information Johnny! Leave a Reply. |
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