Monica Sex

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Monica Sex (Hebrew: מוניקה סקס‎; also spelled Monika Sex) is an Israeli rock band that is very popular among young fans and the contemporary music scene. Their music is generally characterized by its alternative rock sound and catchy lyrics, which led many of their songs to become radio hits and greatly recognizable in Israeli culture. One of their most famous CDs is Wounds and Kisses (Hebrew: פצעים ונשיקות‎, Ptza'im veNeshikot), released in 1995.

History

Formation and Wounds and Kisses (1993–1995)

The band was formed in 1992 in Tel Aviv, by Yali Sobol as vocalist and guitarist, Peter Roth as guitarist, Yossi Hamami on bass, and Shahar Even Tzur as drummer and vocalist. It was named after a famous female bass player from 80's punk rock band "hot killer".

Sobol, the leader and main artist of the group, wrote a few songs, and shortly the band began to perform. After three years of gigging Wounds and Kisses, the album was released in 1995 and reached gold album within 5 months. Four singles from the album received massive airplay on the radio.