Rolling Stone — "What I did with my Ziggy Stardust was package a totally credible, plastic rock & roll singer – much better than the Monkees could ever fabricate," David Bowie later said of his definitive alter ego. "I mean, my plastic rock & roller was much ... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — After 30 years of Monkees reunions, the group has delivered a new album that captures the rollicking nature and aesthetic of their classic ’60s recordings. As a lifelong fan, I’ve spent a whole lot of time defending my fandom of this gr... more info

Yahoo! Music — Plus, get details about the latest albums from Beth Orton and Kristin Kontrol. more info

MSN Music — Hey, hey they're still The Monkees. Half a century after NBC premiered the quartet's eponymous TV show, singer-drummer Micky Dolenz and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tork are currently celebrating the Monkees' 50th anniversary with a nation... more info

Popdose — And…  the win goes to this Paul Weller/Noel Gallagher composition, sung mainly by Michael Nesmith, with Micky Dolenz – a slice of vintage Monkees-style and as psychedelic as The Monkees have been since “Daily Nightly”.  Tuneful, catchy, wel... more info

Popdose — So this obscure thing came out last week we're sure you know nothing about. more info

MSN Music — The 50th anniversary tour of the popular '60s band The Monkees kicked off on May 18 and they released 'Good Times!,' their first album in 20 years, on May 27. Take this quiz to find out how well you remember their songs. more info

Consequence of Sound — Pop stars' return is better than it needed to be, full of real heart and energy. more info

New York Times — “Good Times!,” featuring songs written by leaders of Fountains of Wayne, Death Cab for Cutie and Oasis, arrives as the band approaches its 50th anniversary. more info

Rolling Stone — When the Monkees first began thinking about recording a new album to celebrate their 50th anniversary this year, they had a lot more questions than answers. "We were saying, 'What can we do?'" says Monkees singer/drummer Micky Dolenz. "'What is fe... more info