the monks vs. the monks

there is the iconic mid-60s u.s. army garage band called the monks. there is also the british band from the late 70s and early 80s called the monks which featured members of the strawbs. the former is grimy and aggressive while still sounding like a beatnik feelgood fest. the latter is slick with a more precise post-punk sound. both have a disillusioned message, both rock.

listen to the monks (1960s) "monk time"

listen to the monks (1970s) "suspended animation"