Black Monk Time
The Monks · 1966
49 min · 19 tracks · garage rock
A raw and chaotic blend of garage rock, punk energy, and avant-garde experimentation.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- short, punchy listening bursts dynamic emotional shifts playful and chaotic energy
- Context
- Released in 1966, 'Black Monk Time' is The Monks' debut album, marking their entry into the music scene after transitioning from a military band to a rock group. This album established their unique sound and identity, blending influences from various genres while emerging from West Germany's underground music culture.
- If you like
- garage rock
- What next
- Let's Start a Beat – Live from Cavestomp — Captures the raw energy of their live performance, building on the chaos of Black Monk Time.
Black Monk Time is an album by The Monks, released in 1966. A raw and chaotic blend of garage rock, punk energy, and avant-garde experimentation. 'Black Monk Time' is recognized as a pioneering work in the garage rock genre, influencing subsequent punk and alternative rock movements. Its bold sound and provocative lyrics garnered attention and critical acclaim, with notable recognition in retrospective lists highlighting its significance in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black Monk Time sound like?
A raw and chaotic blend of garage rock, punk energy, and avant-garde experimentation. Rooted in garage rock. Start with "Monk Time".
Is Black Monk Time a good place to start with The Monks?
Yes, Black Monk Time is recommended as a starting point for new The Monks listeners. A raw and chaotic blend of garage rock, punk energy, and avant-garde experimentation. Released in 1966, 'Black Monk Time' is The Monks' debut album, marking their entry into the music scene after transitioning from a military band to a rock group. This album established their unique sound and identity, blending influences from various genres while emerging from West Germany's underground music culture.
Who is Black Monk Time for?
Black Monk Time works well if you're into short, punchy listening bursts, dynamic emotional shifts and playful and chaotic energy.
How many songs are on Black Monk Time?
Black Monk Time has 19 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with Monk Time.
- 1 Monk Time Start here 2:46
- 2 Shut Up 3:15
- 3 Boys Are Boys and Girls Are Choice Standout 1:26
- 4 Higgle-Dy-Piggle-Dy 2:31
- 5 I Hate You Standout 3:35
- 6 Oh, How to Do Now 3:18
- 7 Complication 2:24
- 8 We Do Wie Du 2:13
- 9 Drunken Maria 1:47
- 10 Love Came Tumblin' Down 2:31
- 11 Blast Off! 2:16
- 12 That's My Girl 2:27
- 13 I Can't Get Over You 2:44
- 14 Cuckoo 2:45
- 15 Love Can Tame the Wild 2:40
- 16 He Went Down to the Sea 3:03
- 17 Monk Chant (live-1966) 2:00
- 18 I Hate You (demo-1965) 3:25
- 19 Oh, How to Do Now (demo-1965) 2:38
Release Date
March 1, 1966
Artist Origin
West Germany
Runtime
49 min 54 sec
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