Monaco Monaco (25th Anniversary Expanded) Numbered Limited Edition 180g Import 2LP (Green Vinyl)

Monaco (originally released in 2000) is the self-titled second and final studio album by Monaco, following their debut album Music for Pleasure (1997). Now 25 years after its original release, the album is finally available again—on CD and, for the first time ever, on vinyl.

Monaco was a side project (1995-2000) of Joy Division and New Order bass player Peter Hook, alongside David Potts, the sole remaining member of Revenge. The album reflects Hook and Potts' shared passion for blending rock with electronic and dance music. While it retains some of the melodic sensibilities and bass-driven grooves reminiscent of New Order, it establishes its own distinct identity with a rawer, more introspective tone. The album balances darker, introspective lyrics with upbeat tempos and catchy hooks—a hallmark of Hook's work. David Potts takes on lead vocals, delivering emotive performances that complement the songs' mood. The album features the single "I've Got a Feeling" and the beat-driven track "See Saw," whose bittersweet lyrics and lush instrumentation make it a centerpiece of the album.

For vinyl enthusiasts, this 25th-anniversary expanded edition comes in a deluxe gatefold 2LP set, pressed on minty ice-green colored vinyl. This version includes a 4-page booklet and five bonus tracks and is limited to 2,000 individually numbered copies.

One of the best New Order albums they never made. Lead vocalist David Potts is a dead ringer for Bernard Sumner (even Peter Hook sounds like Sumner when he takes over the lead vocals), and the music is pure New Order. Strong melodies, with hooks that never leave the listener's head. Quite simply, this is truly pure pop, with a strong dance beat.