What is the best Knock Out Monkey album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Mr. Foundation" (2015). It's the most representative of what makes Knock Out Monkey worth hearing.

How many albums does Knock Out Monkey have?

Knock Out Monkey has 14 releases in their discography, including 9 albums.

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Q: Who is Knock Out Monkey for?

If you're into rock music, Knock Out Monkey is worth your time. The music thunders forward with relentless energy, driven by powerful riffs and an urgent rhythmic pulse that commands attention and incites movement.

The music thunders forward with relentless energy, driven by powerful riffs and an urgent rhythmic pulse that commands attention and incites movement.

rock music

Japan Est. 2001

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The album

Mr. Foundation album by Knock Out Monkey

Mr. Foundation (2015)

Represents the band's energetic rock sound with a cohesive mix of powerful riffs and rhythmic intensity, making it an accessible starting point.

The song

“Do it”

Features an immediate hook that captures the band's high-energy style, making it a strong standalone introduction for new listeners.

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Mr. Foundation

2015

Features an immediate hook that captures the band's high-energy style, making it a strong standalone introduction for new listeners.

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About Knock Out Monkey

Knock Out Monkey matters as a conduit for raw, unfiltered expression within the rock landscape, delivering music that resonates with listeners seeking authenticity in a world often saturated with polish.

Their sound taps into the primal energy of rock, serving as both an escape and a rallying cry for those craving a visceral connection to their emotions.

Their sound taps into the primal energy of rock, serving as both an escape and a rallying cry for those craving a visceral connection to their emotions. With a focus on performance intensity, they create communal spaces where crowds can lose themselves in cathartic release, forging bonds through shared experience. The band's approach is characterized by a fierce commitment to spontaneity and emotional honesty, favoring live energy over studio perfection. This ethos manifests in an engaging performance style that invites audiences to be part of the music-making process, creating an atmosphere that feels electric and alive. The result is a sound that's not just heard but felt deeply, driving listeners into a state of heightened awareness and connection. Lyrically, Knock Out Monkey often explores themes of struggle, resilience, and the search for meaning amid chaos. Their writing strikes a balance between sincerity and irony, employing vivid imagery that conveys raw emotion while allowing space for personal interpretation. This storytelling approach ensures their messages resonate on multiple levels, engaging listeners' minds and hearts simultaneously.

9 studio albums· 14 total releases· 1 decade· Japan

Full discography

Knock Out Monkey's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

14 releases • 9 albums • 2008–2018

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Studio albums (9)

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Singles (5)

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Where to go

Mr. Foundation

About Knock Out Monkey

Full discography

Studio albums (9)

BACK TO THE MIXTURE

HELIX

RAISE A FIST

Mr. Foundation

INPUT ∝ OUTPUT

SKANK UP

KING OF MUSIC

0→Future

reality & liberty

Singles (5)

Do it

How long?

Greed

Wonderful Life

Paint it Out!!

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