The band consisted of Joe Carnall (lead vocals/bass), Louis Carnall (vocals/rhythm guitar), Tom Rowley (lead guitar) and Joe Green (drummer). They produced ear-grabbing riffs and essential Melodies, underpinned by the raw tones of the mod-punk era, which epitomises the youthfulness and abundant potential of the band. Milburn's sound has most recently been described as the aggressive riffs of the Jam, with a touch of ska mixed with the hooks and sound of modern contemporaries such as the Libertines and Razorlight.
The first vibrations of a buzz surfaced well back in 2002 when Milburn twice sold out the Boardwalk, a local venue respected nationwide, playing to a 350 capacity each time. 2002 also saw the band showcase for a band development programme at Sheffield's Red Tape Studio's. They were chosen to enter the programme from a selection of around 70 local acts and gathered essential recording and performance experience over that period. They went on to play successful gigs at the famous Cavern Club venue in Liverpool, The Garage in London and the Leadmill, Sheffield supporting Laika Dog (new band of Tony Wright (ex Terrorvision) and Cosmic Rough Riders.
July 2003 saw the recording and distribution of a demo which coincided with Milburn's biggest gig at the time; Over 600 people at the Nelson Mandela building at Sheffield Hallam, followed by a further appearance at The Music Box in Manchester. After a further sell out late 2003 at the boardwalk, the band were invited to perform as part of a youth development at In The City.
The band have used their gigging time to develop their performance and most importantly, their music and are not developing that essential sound. Their next demo, Lipstick Lickin', was regarded as their finest to date gaining rave reviews and earning radio time on Zane Lowe's show on Radio 1.
Milburn released their second album These Are The Facts on 24 September 2007 whilst releasing the first single from this album "What Will You Do (When the Money Goes)?" beforehand on 17 September.
Milburn promoted this new album with a UK tour running from 13 September to 28 September ending with a hugely anticipated home-coming gig at The Leadmill in Sheffield on the last night of the tour which sold out in just 3 days.
The latest gigs that Milburn played were at the Sheffield Octagon on 29 November 2007, which they headlined, and the Doncaster Dome on 30 November 2007 where they supported The Pigeon Detectives.
Milburn announced on 28th March 2008 that they have decided to call it a day with the band, however 'there’s been no malice or falling out between us and we still remain friends and supporters of each other as we move on and explore new musical horizons.'.
Last Bus
Milburn Lyrics
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I want to go home now
Tonight, I've had too much
And I start to talk funny
And when, I've had enough
I say some things I might
Regret, that make me blush
When I wake in the morning
So I'll see you when I see you
Yeah I'll see you again
And if I don't get the chance to at least shake your hand
Then I wish you good luck, hope it all goes to plan so
I'll see you around
Come on, we'll get the bus
If we leave pretty soon now
I can't go to the club
'Cause I've not got much money
So I'll see you when I see you
Yeah I'll see you again
And if I don't get the chance to at least shake your hand
Then I wish you good luck, hope it all goes to plan so
I'll see you around
So I'll see you when I see you
Yeah I'll see you again
And if I don't get the chance to at least shake your hand
Then I wish you good luck, hope it all goes to plan so
I'll see you around
Milburn's "Last Bus" talks about the fears and regrets that come along with a drunken night out. The singer has had too much to drink and wants to go home. They recognize the possibility of saying things they might regret and hence, they try to leave as soon as possible. While they do not have much money for the club, they encourage their friend to come along and catch the last bus. The song talks about the importance of keeping in touch, regardless of how busy life gets, and how much one wishes good luck to others, even if they don't get a chance to say a proper goodbye or thank you.
The lyrics are quite relatable, especially for those who have experienced a heavy drinking night out. The song captures the feeling of wanting to escape and get away from situations that one might regret later. It highlights the importance of keeping in touch with friends and family, even if life gets in the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, I've had enough
I am tired and want to go home
I want to go home now
I am ready to leave this place
Tonight, I've had too much
I have had too much to drink tonight
And I start to talk funny
When I am drunk, I begin to slur my speech
And when, I've had enough
When I have had too much to drink
I say some things I might
I tend to say things that
Regret, that make me blush
I regret and feel embarrassed about the things I say when I wake up in the morning
When I wake in the morning
After a night of drinking, I feel regretful about the things I said or did
So I'll see you when I see you
I'll see you again sometime in the future
Yeah I'll see you again
I hope to see you again
And if I don't get the chance to at least shake your hand
If I don't see you again, I hope everything goes well for you
Then I wish you good luck, hope it all goes to plan so
I hope everything works out for you
Come on, we'll get the bus
Let's catch the bus home
If we leave pretty soon now
We should leave now to catch the last bus
I can't go to the club
I can't afford to go to the club tonight
'Cause I've not got much money
I am low on funds right now
I'll see you around
I hope to see you again sometime in the future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH CARNALL, JOSEPH THOMAS GREEN, LOUIS IAN CARNALL, THOMAS LEE ROWLEY
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fender512
I just heard about this band yesterday. SOLID band, really solid stuff. I wish I heard more of this music come up here in the States but unfortunately I don't. Great video, dudes.
ThomasPaulov
Sheffield=Good music! The Arctic Monkeys' sound is very similar!!! Ace bands!
SimoLambo
After more than a year, this song deserves a comment. Hello from Italy
Yorkshire Yuppie
I also do A Level and i need to do a video similar to this. Really enjoyed it. Great Vid. Great Song. Great Band. Great Music Taste. Great Big Thumbs Up For You!
DoorsAreSecured
I love this song to death, but you can't tell me it doesn't sound like 'Leave Before the Lights Come On'...at least just a little.
rael1999
First on the scene….first with that sound….enough said ! A scandal they split.....Musicians who sound as though they were born to play together, should be together....hope they get back together for a few nostalgic gigs as I bloody missed them by literally a few days after they played their last gig ! Gutted !
TheThomo90
Soo Glad Milburn are back together again... top band
TheVithaj
Wait.. Thought this was a legit music video. Looks proper indie ish. Not in a hipster way but in a good way! :)
JimboStudios
the students who made this actually got an A. music videos dont all actually reflect the song lyrics anymore, this is bacause it is the obvious thing to do and often makes the video cheesy, they did think of creating the video to reflect the song but it was to generic so decided to do something different and this is what they came up with. Tar for comment tho, everyones entitled to there opinion but watch the language there int no need for that! easy to swear say summat more constructive
Kirk Wolfe
Sounds like "A Certain Romance", but even Millburns could've written from each other, the structure is very, very similar and I'm here commenting on a 13 year old video because I appreciate Whatever People Say as one of the best Monkeys' album. The end of the song sounds superbly borrowed by Turner.