The Monks

[sodamntired]

Why did I only find out about this band NOW????

 

honestly, this is some of the best goddamn music I have heard in probably my whole life of listening to popular music. that's a strong statement, but I think its true.

 

TAKEN FROM ALLMUSIC.COM:

 

One of the strangest stories in rock history, the Monks were formed in the early '60s by American G.I.s stationed in Germany. After their discharge, the group stayed on in Germany as the Torquays, a fairly standard beat band. After changing their name to the Monks in the mid-'60s, they also changed their music, attitude, and appearance radically. Gone were standard oldie covers, replaced by furious, minimalist original material that anticipated the blunt, harsh commentary of the punk era. Their insistent rhythms recalled martial beats and polkas as much as garage rock, and the weirdness quotient was heightened by electric banjo, berserk organ runs, and occasional bursts of feedback guitar. To prove that they meant business, the Monks shaved the top of their heads and performed their songs

[Hyphnip]

Considering that it was from the 60's (which you can really tell by the style) I agree it was ahead of it's time. I can't say it is exactally my cup-o-tea but I do appreciate what this perticular band means to the evolution of music.

[sodamntired]

annother reason why i think this band was WAY ahead of their time

 

 

consider the album cover

 

and remember that it was released in '66

 

 

[Hyphnip]

LMAO! Double meaning!

[Shiri]

Gotta love that cover...