Oh my. 
Repeat: Oh my!
The New Monkees? Who are these novel primates, why can't they spell correctly, and why does this CD sell between $50-100 on Amazon? Check current prices.
As you may have surmised, the "New" Monkees were designed to be a modern (late 80s) version of the original Monkees. Like the original Monkees, the "New" ones had their own TV show and supplemental music (the one Warner Bros. CD you see pictured above). Unlike the original Monkees, the "New" ones lacked an audience. So that answers the first two questions. Now why does it go for that kind of money?
Simple...this late-80s synth-fest of bubble gum pop has long been out of print and very hard to find. The good news is that I got lucky and scored one in a LaLa trade, and the bad news is that I got lucky and scored one in a LaLa trade. You can tell by the art?work that the music is profoundly dated. However, it ain't all as bad as it seems. There are a couple of decent melodies buried in the synthesizers and fake drums (e.g. "Corner of My Eye" and "Whatever It Takes"). If you are a fan of this extinct genre, this CD should satisfy your sweet tooth...if you can find it.
There is apparently one fan out there (oh no, wait...it was someone who worked on the show), who runs an unofficial New Monkees web site. See you at the 20th anniversary party in December!
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There are plenty of NM fans still out there! See you at the reunion.
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