Michael Nesmith: Nevada Fighter (1971)

Michael Nesmith's passing late last year was particularly sad. After decades of trying to escape the Monkees' legacy, he'd finally seemed to embrace it, touring with Micky Dolenz, at a time when most had come to recognize the Monkees as not just that fake band from the silly tv show, but as purveyors of a wickedly fun and enduring catalog of terrific pop music.

Of course, Nesmith was always the most "authentic" musician of the band (though all had often under-appreciated talents), contributing a ...