Category Archives: Rock GPA

Wherein we examine a complete canon of an artist, and rate it, album by album, on a 4.0 G.P.A. scale.

Rock G.P.A.: The Blow Monkeys [part 23]

Posted on January 13, 2022 by postpunkmonk

The Blow Monkeys Devil’s Tavern | 2008 4 The best possible way to engage this Monk is to emphasize in-your-face bass playing. What better way to signal the triumphant return of The Blow Monkeys than to give the spotlight to … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: The Blow Monkeys [part 22]

Posted on December 30, 2021 by postpunkmonk

On November 18, 2007 an email from Dr. Robert’s self-contained record label Fencat, sent out a missive to the Dr. Robert/Blow Monkeys mailing list. The subject line didn’t mince words: “The Blow Monkeys Are Back!” After an 18 year layoff, … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: The Blow Monkeys [part 21]

Posted on December 29, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] As the 90s dawned and all of the Classic Rock was out on CD format, the market expanded to allow the first stirrings of 80s nostalgia, and the budget compilation market exploded by the decade’s mid … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: The Blow Monkeys [part 20]

Posted on December 28, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] The first Dr. Robert solo album was produced by the artist and licensed to a number of labels for worldwide release in 1994. “Realms Of Gold” was a portrait of an artist coming to grips with … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: The Blow Monkeys [part 19]

Posted on December 27, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] Following the flat commercial prospects of the “Springtime For The World” campaign, The Blow Monkeys did the honorable thing and called it a day approximately a decade into their lifespan. Reasoning that the releases were not … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: The Blow Monkeys [part 18]

Posted on December 22, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] After the last burst of energy, it was time to dial down the intensity to finish the album. “Fruits of The Earth” was a slice of downtempo House with lead vocals from Bryan Powell. Dr. Robert … Continue reading →

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Rock G.P.A.: The Blow Monkeys [part 17]

Posted on December 21, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] “Be Not Afraid” was the sort of song title that, when you get right down to it, never wears out its welcome in the world. The band boldly handed the reins of this song to Khaled, … Continue reading →

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