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Although it didn't sell in the same numbers as their '80s releases LOVE STINKS and FREEZE FRAME, the J. Geils Band's 1977 album MONKEY ISLAND is considered to be one of the group's best recordings amongst longtime fans. While a few of the tracks still retain the festive rock direction of their earlier releases (most notably their upbeat cover of "I Do," which would become an instant concert staple), MONKEY ISLAND contains a dark undercurrent throughout.

This is most notable on the epic title track, which sounds at times like a jam session between the Rolling Stones and Santana, as well as the vicious rocker "Somebody." MONKEY ISLAND remains the J. Geils Band's most underrated and often overlooked album.

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

Personnel: Seth Justman (vocals, keyboards); Stephen Bladd (vocals, drums, percussion); Evette Benton, Barbara Ingram, Harriet Tharpe, G. Diane Sumler, Luther Vandross, Michelle Cobbs (vocals, background vocals); Cissy Houston, Theresa Reed, Peter Wolf (vocals); J. Geils (guitar); Magic Dick (harp, harmonica, trumpet, harmonium); Michael Brecker (saxophone, tenor saxophone, horns); Louis del Gatto, Frank Vicari, Lew DelGatto, Ronnie Cuber (saxophone); Randy Brecker (trumpet, horns); Alan Rubin, Lew Soloff (trumpet); Theresa V. Reed (background vocals).

Audio Mixer: David Thoener.

Audio Remasterer: George Marino.

Recording information: Record Plant, New York, NY.

Photographer: Alen MacWeeney.

Arranger: J. Geils.

J. Geils Band includes: J. Geils (guitar); Peter Wolf (vocals); Magic Dick (harmonica).

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Category Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Hard Rock
Label Atlantic
Orig Year 1977
All Time Sales Rank   8835  
CD Universe Part number 1097571
Catalog number 82804
Discs 1
Release Date Oct 31, 1995
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer J. Geils Band; J. Geils; Seth Justman
Engineer David Thoener
Recording Time 41 minutes
Personnel Michael Brecker - saxophone, tenor saxophone, horns
Luther Vandross
Randy Brecker - trumpet, horns
Cissy Houston
Lew Soloff - trumpet
Ronnie Cuber - saxophone
Peter Wolf - vocals
Peter Wolf - vocals
Evette Benton
Alan Rubin

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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Surrender$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.You're the Only One$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.I Do  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Somebody  $0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio Media5.I'm Falling
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Monkey Island$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.I'm Not Rough$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.So Good$0.99
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Wreckage$0.99

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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars Monkey See, Monkey Do.
Geils best album in my opinion- also the only one that doesn't drag me back to the seventies. Side 2 is where the treasure resides. Stoke up "Monkey Island" and "Wreckage" on a good system for maximum sonic joy. Very dynamic ,detailed sound.
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5 stars Classic R&B Boston Rocker
One of the best live bands ever, J. Geils could also excel in the studio. This was their best effort. The band is tight, Wolf is outstanding as always, and the assortment of songs showed their musical talents very well. I used to give this one out as gifts to every friend and they all found something on it they liked. Bonus- Cissy Houston wailing well with Wolf on Surrender. Note: The band was so used to being called "Geils" by their fans they released this album that way dropping the "J" and "Band."
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