Monks - Da Ice Tea

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Review by Michael Traves

Alright, let’s dive into Da Ice Tea by Monks. Released back in '94 under Influence Recordings, this German hard trance gem is one of those albums that just sticks with you. It’s raw, it’s punchy, and man—it doesn’t try to be anything it’s not. If you’re into electronic music that feels like a caffeine hit straight to your brain, this one's for ya. First off, the title track, "Da Ice Tea (Trance Core Mix)". This thing slaps. Hard. The beat drops like a sledgehammer, and the synths? They’re all over the place but somehow still make perfect sense. There’s this gritty energy to it—like someone took a rave and cranked up the intensity dial till it was about to explode. I remember hearing this track late at night once, and honestly, it felt like my walls were vibrating with it. You know when something’s so loud and fast-paced that it almost becomes hypnotic? That’s what this mix does. It grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. Then there’s "Monks Too..", which kinda sneaks up on you. At first, it feels chill compared to the chaos of "Da Ice Tea," but don’t get too comfy. Around the halfway mark, it flips into this relentless groove that just won’t quit. The bassline hits harder than expected, and the build-ups are sharp enough to cut glass. What makes this track stick out is how unpredictable it feels—you think you’ve got its rhythm figured out, then BAM, it throws another twist at you. It’s like trying to keep up with a conversation where every other word is a surprise. So yeah, Da Ice Tea might not win any awards for subtlety, but that’s exactly why it works. It’s unapologetically bold, chaotic even, but in the best way possible. Listening to it feels like stepping into a time machine set to ‘90s Germany—a reminder of when electronic music wasn’t afraid to push boundaries and break rules. You know what’s wild though? As much as this album screams “hard trance,” sometimes I catch myself humming parts of it while folding laundry or waiting for coffee. Like…how does THAT happen?! Guess that’s the magic of Monks—they made tunes that can thrash your eardrums in a club AND worm their way into your daily life. Go figure.

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Artist: Monks
Album: Da Ice Tea
Rating: 3.71

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Monks Too
Da Ice Tea (Trance Core Mix)

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Catalog Numbers

IR 029-12

Labels

Influence Recordings

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 12"

About Monks

Electronic trance artist. Do not confuse with the 1960s band .n

Name Vars

  • The Monks

Members

  • Eddy Weyns
  • Jo Casters
  • Joey Morton

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Da Ice Tea* by Monks is a hidden gem in the world of electronic music. Released in 1994 in Germany, it blends hard trance with raw energy. The track *Da Ice Tea (Trance Core Mix)* became a fan favorite, thanks to its pounding beats and futuristic vibes. It’s wild to think this was made over 25 years ago—it still sounds ahead of its time. Plus, it came out on Influence Recordings, a label known for pushing boundaries back then. If you’re into electronic music history, this one’s worth checking out.