A handful of copies left of this Ltd Edition Record Store Day Exclusive 7" (numbered 1-500) of the hotly-tipped debut. The Milk's
(All I Wanted Was) Danger is
such a belter, it is clear to see why this Essex four-piece are
gathering so much momentum so quickly. This little 7" could be worth something a fortune one day!
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Produced by
Brad Baloo (The Nextmen)
The Milk are four spirited young men from Wickford, Essex -
birthplace of, among others, Alvin Stardust and Chantelle Houghton of
‘Big Brother' fame. The boys spent their formative years dreaming of
being cool kids in Camden, and thrashing around somewhat aimlessly in a
punk band. Then, having slogged up and down the M1 one too many times,
with self-booked tours that took them to Hull via Exeter and Edinburgh
("we had no concept of geography," notes singer Rick), the band realised
punk was dead, and split.
(All I Wanted Was) Danger was conceived during this slump, and
proved to be the turning point in their musical and professional lives.
Stylistically, the boys began to embrace the classic Motown, Stax and
Trojan records that had soundtracked their early teens. Days were spent
working a series of stop-gap jobs (builder, teacher in a special needs
school, pharmaceutical salesman). Nights, however, were dedicated to
channelling this frustration into new songs and sounds: all of which
were - and often still are - written and recorded in their garden shed.
The first fruit of this overhaul was (All I Wanted Was) Danger, which became as much a motto to live by as a killer tune (with two choruses). A thrilling burst of soulful pop, Danger feels
influenced by a love of The Style Council, the restless energy of ‘Born
To Run', and the call-and-response choruses of The Vandellas or The
Ronettes. It is an immediate and immersive mix: classic, contemporary
and expertly-crafted.
The release of Danger comes backed with Dynamite, which
chronicles the release of the pent-up energy and frustration of the
A-Side. Though it was written with one thing in mind - to soundtrack
their local indie dive, The Pink Toothbrush - its lyrics might also
refer to a friend's experiences of Viagra. The band don't want to get
anyone into trouble, so won't name names.
Produced by
Brad Baloo (The Nextmen)