99 Monkeys is a studio album by American singer-songwriter Bob Neuwirth. It was released in 1991 by Gold Castle Records. It was produced by Steven Soles and it features guests Katy Moffatt, Billy Swan and Peter Case.[1] It was his first album since 1988's Back to the Front.

99 Monkeys
Studio album by
Released1991
GenreFolk rock
Length49:25
LabelGold Castle
ProducerSteven Soles
Bob Neuwirth chronology
Back to the Front
(1988)
99 Monkeys
(1991)
Last Day on Earth
(1994)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
New Musical Express9/10[2]

Track listing

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  1. "Great Spirit" (Bob Neuwirth, Robby Romero) – 3:30
  2. "Biggest Bordertown" (Neuwirth, Tom Russell) – 4:37
  3. "The First Time" (Neuwirth) – 4:17
  4. "Good Intentions" (Neuwirth, Lyle Lovett) – 5:39
  5. "Biding Her Time" (Neuwirth) – 4:00
  6. "Life Is for the Living" (Neuwirth) – 4:43
  7. "Dazzled by Diamonds" (Neuwirth) – 4:06
  8. "Ancient Questions (War & Peace)" (Neuwirth) – 7:52
  9. "Winter in Berlin" (Neuwirth) – 3:55
  10. "Cloudy Day" (Neuwirth) – 3:32 (bonus)
  11. "Busted Bottle" (Neuwirth, Kris Kristofferson) – 3:14 (bonus)

Personnel

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  • Bob Neuwirth - vocals, guitar, harmonica, cover painting
  • David Kemper - percussion

with:

  • Billy Swan, Katy Moffatt, David Mansfield - guitar, vocals
  • Steve Young, Steven Soles, Peter Case - guitar
  • Jack Sherman - bass, guitar
  • Lisa Maxwell - tenor saxophone
  • John Bilezikjian - oud

References

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  1. ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Bob Neuwirth: 99 Monkeys". Allmusic. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  2. ^ Surf, Bobby (23 March 1991). "Long Play: Primate Cuts". New Musical Express. p. 36.