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"Watching and listening to this band is an experience all of it’s own. They go above the standard “get on stage and play” show and [ read more ]

"They paint a beautiful picture with their instruments and words mixed with an allure of mystery and sexual appeal on stage." - Angela Davis

"It's the way of a Loneliest Monk song, with Morales and Benjamin's vocals taking us up and down emotionally and Morales' cello parts infusing the mood [ read more ]

"...if you want a little bit of the old, a little bit of the new, wrapped in perfect harmony, listen to The Loneliest Monk..." - Jukebox [ read more ]

"Together Morales and Benjamin created a moody voice that evoked thoughts of Ouija boards, supernatural forces and film noir." - Allison Taich / Pop Matters

"Michelle’s trailblazing cello techniques ranged from delicate pizz to artful loops, to bone-rattling doom-bringing fuzz." - John via Brendan / Mezzic

"unlike so many of their counterparts, the Loneliest Monk is comprised of two real musicians, whose intellect, poise, and tonal restraint give their songs an ethereal [ read more ]

"The Loneliest Monk KILL IT. 'Nuff said." - Mickey / The New Pop

"Their version of "Carol of the Bells" is dark and mysterious, thundering and twisting along with the hard-hitting cello and percussion work of Michelle Morales and [ read more ]

"Listening to their recently-released self-titled LP is kind of like experiencing a series of arty mini-movies, each one unfolding with suspense, emotion, and allure." - Frank [ read more ]

"...The Loneliest Monk, just released their debut video for "The Ghost and the Silhouette," a look into an underground masquerade ball that's slightly haunting but mostly [ read more ]

"Grandiose and impressive and maybe just a pinch of proto-punk." - Veoba

“This year’s Rock ‘n’ Vote runners-up put on one of the city’s most unique live performances. A few words: Cello. Drums. Masks. Drama.” - Matt Pais [ read more ]

"Front woman Michelle Morales plays the main melody line on her distorted cellos taking the notes to the brink of destruction, while percussionist Miles Benjamin keeps [ read more ]

"The Loneliest Monk is a magical and sensual band." - Joseph F. Mason / Steampunk Chicago

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Published August 29, 2011 at 1066 × 1294 in Our Hearts Are Filled.

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