The Monks - Black Monk Time LP

Release Date: September 5th, 2025 Released exclusively in Germany in March 1966, Black Monk Time by The Monks has become a cult classic, praised as a groundbreaking forerunner to punk and krautrock. From the explosive opener "Monk Time" to the fierce "Complication," Black Monk Time rejected flower power for something more urgent - anger, humor, and innovation developing a confrontational, rhythm heavy sound. Though the album was overlooked at the time, its bold sound and sharp lyrics have earned it lasting influence and critical acclaim. The Monks were five American G.I.s stationed near Heidelberg, West Germany. Originally performing as a typical beat group under the name the 5 Torquays, they evolved into something far more radical. After discovering guitar feedback by accident and embracing a raw, percussive approach, they caught the attention of two German ad men - Walther Niemann and Karl Remy - who became their managers and helped reinvent their identity. Dressed in monks' robes wi