''Two Man Band'' is a collaboration between guitarists

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released in 1996 by Beachwood Recordings. It was Tork's second studio album without

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Reception

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'' wrote "Both artists compliment each other and the music is very accessible. Tork has a wonderfully pleasing and distinctive voice, and Stanley's voice is a perfect blend." In particular, Badgley calls the recording of The Monkees' "

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" "outstanding", adding "one wonders what direction the Monkees would have taken had Tork had more control."

Track listing

Personnel

– vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, producer *

– vocals, acoustic guitar, producer

References

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