Black Monk Time 1977 including James Vinciguerra and Mikey

including James Vinciguerra and Mikey Young

Crooked Rain strips away the hiss and fog of it's predecessor S&E

It is all seductive

and dynamic rhythms

Led by Brian Molko's distinctive vocals and guitar

Black Monk Time 1977 including James Vinciguerra and MikeyBlack Monk Time tells the story of five American soldiers in Germany who formed a band unlike anything in 1966. Their music combined sharp guitar fuzz, amplified banjo, minimalist drums, electric bass, and keyboards to create a raw, radical sound. Their only studio album captures this unique energy with simple, clean production, showcasing a blend of rage and wild creativity that remains powerful decades later.