Monaco (album)

Monaco
Studio album by Monaco
Released	21 August 2000
Genre	Alternative rock, electronica, pop
Length	52:24
Label	Papillon, Chrysalis
Producer	Peter Hook, David Potts
Monaco chronology
Music for Pleasure (1997) Monaco (2000)

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Monaco is the second studio album by rock band Monaco, a side project of New Order bassist Peter Hook. It was released in 2000 and reached No. 84 in the UK. The album was provided 2 singles. The first single is "I've Got A Feeling", but later was rejected in the UK, due to sample clearances. The second single is "See-Saw”, as a limited 12" single.

When the album was recorded, their previous label Polydor Records rejected this album to be released, due to changing trends in music at the time. In a money saving move, the label opted to focus on more commercially successful artists.^[2] Papillon Records agreed to release the album,^[3] though the planned single release of "I've Got A Feeling" was recalled in the UK due to sample clearance issues.^{[citation needed]} "See-Saw" was later released as a limited run 12" single.^[4] Despite favorable reviews,^{[citation needed]} the album was released with little to no promotion, and has become a collectible item.