Official album cover artwork for Black Monk Time by The Monks

The Monks

Black Monk Time

RELEASED: January 01, 1966
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Monk Time 2:47 2. Shut Up 3:14 3. Boys Are Boys and Girls Are Choice 1:26 4. Higgle-Dy-Piggle-Dy 2:31 5. I Hate You 3:35 6. Oh, How to Do Now 3:17 7. Complication 2:24 8. We Do Wie Du 2:12 9. Drunken Maria 1:46 10. Love Came Tumblin’ Down 2:30 11. Blast Off! 2:15 12. That’s My Girl 2:27
Black Monk Time is the debut album by the Monks, released in 1966. The album is noted for its avant-garde approach to rock, blending garage rock with elements of punk and experimental music. Its raw sound, characterized by jangly guitars and unconventional song structures, has influenced a wide range of artists across various genres. The Monks, consisting of American GIs stationed in Germany, brought a unique perspective to the music scene, challenging social norms and expectations of the time. The album's legacy has grown over the years, earning a cult following and recognition as a pioneering work in the history of rock music.