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The Monks

Rock music
Garage rock
The Monks, an American rock band formed in 1964 by five GIs in West Germany, revolutionized rock with their experimental style. Initially performing as the Torquays, they released a self-financed single in 1964. By 1965, they transformed into the Monks, adopting an avant-garde approach with hypnotic rhythms, feedback, and confrontational lyrics, challenging societal norms and the Vietnam War. Their unique appearance, mimicking Catholic monks, matched their radical sound. In May 1966, they released their seminal album, "Black Monk Time", through Polydor Records, gaining a cult fol...
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Boys Are Boys And Girls Are ChoiceThe Monks
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I Hate YouThe Monks
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Love Came Tumblin' DownThe Monks
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ComplicationThe Monks
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Shut UpThe Monks
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Oh, How to Do NowThe Monks and Teho Teardo
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Boys Are Boys And Girls Are ChoiceThe Monks

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I Hate YouThe Monks

3:32

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Love Came Tumblin' DownThe Monks

2:28

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ComplicationThe Monks

2:21

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Shut UpThe Monks

3:11

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Oh, How to Do NowThe Monks and Teho Teardo

Una Vita Tranquilla

3:14

Albums