Michael Nesmith

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			Michael Nesmith

	Michael Nesmith & the First National Band Magnetic South 1970 RCA Records			Calico Girlfriend Nine Times Blue Little Red Rider The Crippled Lion Joanne First National Rag	Mama Nantucket The Keys to the Car Hollywood One Rose Beyond the Blue Horizon
Single-handedly created the genre of country rock. Sure, The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Byrds had their hand in things, but Nez started the ball rolling back on the very first Monkees album. Now if you're not a fan of country rock, stay away. But if you collect all things related to the Monkees, Nez's albums are well worth the investment.

	Michael Nesmith & the First National Band Loose Salute 1970 RCA Records			Silver Moon I Fall to Pieces Thanx for the Ride Dedicated Friend Conversations	Tengo Amore Listen to the Band Bye, Bye, Bye Lady of the Valley Hello Lady
More of the same from Nez. Include 'Silver Moon' a great crossover country-pop tune.

	Michael Nesmith & the First National Band Nevada Fighter 1971 RCA Records			Grand Ennui Propinquity (I've Just Begun ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... to Care) Here I Am Only Bound Nevada Fighter	Texas Morning Tumbling Tumbleweeds I Looked Away Rainmaker Rene
Even more of the same from Nez, but this time he rocks it up a bit.

	Michael Nesmith & the Second National Band Tantamount to Treason, Volume One 1972 RCA Records			Mama Rocker Lazy Lady You Are My One In the Afternoon	Highway 99 with Melange Wax Minute Bonaparte's Retreat Talking to the Wall She Thinks I Still Care
Kind of at a standstill here. Papa Nes needed a big change in direction or he was in danger of becoming stagnant.

	Michael Nesmith And the Hits Just Keep On Comin' 1972 RCA Records			Tomorrow & Me The Upside of Good-bye Lady Love Listening Two Different Roads	The Candidate Different Drum Harmony Constant Keep On Roll with the Flow
Unplugged, decades before it was made fashionable on MTV! Just Nez and his longtime friend / collaborator Red Rhodes and steel guitar performing his country rock acoustically. Interesting.

	Michael Nesmith Pretty Much Your Standard Ranch Stash 1973 RCA Records			Continuing Some of Shelley's Blues Release Winonah Born to Love You	The Back Porch and a Fruit ..... ..... .... Jar Full of Iced Tea ... a) The F.F.V. ... b) Uncle Pen ... c) Prairie Lullaby
A return to form of sorts. Back to the country rock augmented with a band, but there are hints of what was to come, both good (Radio Engine) and bad (The Prison).

	Michael Nesmith The Prison 1974 Pacific Arts Records			Opening Theme (Life, the .....Unsuspecting Captive) Dance Between the Raindrops Elusive Ragings Waking Mystery	Hear Me Calling? Marie's Theme Closing Theme (Lampost)
Okay, this is a concept album-book, which means that in order to fully appreciate the concept you must read the accompanying book that tells the story that goes with the music. Whew! Nez must have had a little too much happy smoke and New Age exposure, and it shows here! Only for the die hards!

	Michael Nesmith From a Radio Engine to a Photon Wing 1976 Pacific Arts Records			Rio Casablanca Moonlight More Than We Imagine Navajo Trail	We Are Awake Wisdom Has Its Way Love's First Kiss The Other Room
A change of pace for the purveyor of country rock, this is a more straight forward attempt at making 70's AOR (Album Oriented Rock). Good stuff.

	Michael Nesmith Live at the Palais 1978 Pacific Arts Records			Grand Ennui Calico Girlfriend Propinquity (I've Just ............... Begun to Care) Joanne	Roll with the Flow Some of Shelley's Blues Silver Moon Nadine Is It You
Nez decided to record a live album, but bucking 70s convention, he decided it would only be on one record! Nice, mellow, country rock at its best.

	Michael Nesmith Infinite Rider On the Big Dogma 1979 Pacific Arts Records			Dance Magic Tonite Flying Carioca	Cruisin' Factions Light Horserace Capsule
FINALLY, a hit! "Cruisin'" became a classic, not only in terms of a great rock song, but instantly nailing down the L.A. vibe perfectly. Other tunes here are featured in Elephant Parts, the very first video album made.

	Michael Nesmith Timerider 1983 sirtwiggy records			Timerider Theme The Race is On Sendback The Adventure Begins The Passage of Time Reese & the Dorset Boys Sorry, Jack Stone Weird	In Pursuit Sanctuary Fightin' Mad The "Machine" Stake Out The Chase The Final Confrontation End Title
Bootleg soundtrack to the first film Papa Nes was instrumental in (no pun intended!). Producer, writer, actor . . . even did the soundtrack, too. Not bad for someone who 'couldn't play' the guitar.

	Michael Nesmith The Newer Stuff 1989 Rhino Records			Total Control Tanya I'll Remember You Formosa Diner Dreamer Eldorado to the Moon Tahiti Condo Chow Mein and Bowling	Magic Cruisin' Light Carioca Rio Casablanca Moonlight
Side A is great! Stuff Nez had laying around for years but never released for whatever reasons. Great pop songs and beautifully strange comedic twists. A knockout punch. Side B is great, too, but lackluster if you already own Radio Engine and Infinite Dogma. But having these selection on CD is always nice.

	Michael Nesmith "...tropical campfire's..." 1992 Pacific Arts Records			Yellow Butterfly Laugh Kills Lonesome Moon Over the Rio Grande One . . . Juliana Brazil	In the Still of the Night Rising in Love Begin the Beguine I Am Not That . . . For the Island Twilight On the Trail
Pap Nes' stuff is truly for die hard fans. Let's face it . . . either you're a Monkees fanatic who follows eveything associated to the pre-fab four (like me!) or you love obscure country rock. This record, though, reminds me of Lyle Lovett and the style of music he does. Exquisitely produced and wonderfully written, this is a must have for anyone's collection.

	Michael Nesmith The Garden 1994 Rio Records			Garden's Glow Ficus Carica City	Hills of Time Flowers Dancing Wisteria Life Becoming
Supposedly the sequel to his magnum opus, The Prison. Hard to tell since this is all instrumental; no lyrical content to tie it together with his other New Age tone poem. Unfortunately, this appears to be the last we've heard from ol' Nez.


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