As the final reunion album from
the Monkees -- and the first one featuring
Mike Nesmith, who produced the record --
Justus isn't bad.
Nesmith occasionally steers the group toward country-rock, but the record is largely comprised of nondescript pop/rock that is neither remarkable nor unpleasant. Frequently,
the Monkees show their age with strained vocals, but
Justus is far from the disaster of
Pool It!, and it may stir warm, nostalgic memories from many long-term fans. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine