Then & Now...The Best of the Monkees

Then & Now...The Best of the Monkees (1986) is a compilation that gathers the group's most recognizable 1960s pop rock singles, highlighting their tight vocal harmonies, jangly guitars, and concise, hook-driven arrangements that blend rock, folk and sunshine pop influences. Issued during the Monkees' 1980s reunion, the album pairs classic tracks from their original run with a couple of contemporary reunion-era recordings, offering a compact overview of their evolution from a television-formed act into a band with enduring pop-rock songs.