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.'.
Summertime
Milburn Lyrics
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Well it's gone,
Things don't look too good from the other side,
But hold on,
Something good, Is on it's way,
Strong enough, To force a change,
(We only go out in the summertime)
Can't you see the sun here before your eyes,
(We only go out in the summertime)
Suddenly you change,
(We only go out in the summertime)
And everybody's fine,
(We only go out in the summertime)
We only go out, in the summertime,
Sometimes guilt lays heavy on the mind,
These days,
But who has lived a true and honest life?
Anyway way?
There are questions to be asked,
And attitudes to tame,
What was once part of the charm,
Was now part of the shame,
Because the bomb refused to part,
This bullet has been bitten harder than,
You will ever know
The song Summertime by Milburn is a catchy tune that speaks about summer and the good times that come along with it. The lyrics suggest that the band only goes out during the summer, although it’s gone, and the future doesn’t look promising. However, the song encourages listeners to hold on as something good is on its way, and it's powerful enough to bring a change. The theme of the song is positive and is centered around the end of summer, which could happen literally or metaphorically, signaling a change in life.
The lyrics also address the concept of guilt and honesty in life. Milburn asks who has truly lived an honest life while dealing with guilt. Sometimes, there are questions to be answered and attitudes to be tamed, and what once was charming can become shameful. The final lyrics of the song – “the bomb refused to part, this bullet has been bitten harder than, you will ever know” – suggest a deep emotional pain that has been experienced by the band. It could be referring to a personal experience or a shared one, but it’s open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
We only go out in the summertime,
We tend to only go out and live freely during the happy and warm months of the year.
Well it's gone,
However, that time has come to an end.
Things don't look too good from the other side,
From a different perspective, the current state of affairs isn't very appealing.
But hold on,
But don't give up hope just yet.
Something good, Is on it's way,
A promising change is on the horizon.
Strong enough, To force a change,
This change will be powerful enough to create a new reality.
Can't you see the sun here before your eyes,
It's clear that there is light and positivity all around us.
Suddenly you change,
All of a sudden, your outlook shifts.
And everybody's fine,
And miraculously, everyone is content.
Sometimes guilt lays heavy on the mind,
Occasionally the burden of wrongdoing can be overwhelming.
These days,
In modern times,
But who has lived a true and honest life?
Who can claim to have lived a life free of deceit?
Anyway way?
Is it even possible?
There are questions to be asked,
There are many inquiries to be made,
And attitudes to tame,
And many attitudes that need to be corrected.
What was once part of the charm,
What was once considered endearing or attractive,
Was now part of the shame,
Now contributes to our feelings of disgrace and humiliation.
Because the bomb refused to part,
Because the destructive and negative forces refuse to leave,
This bullet has been bitten harder than,
We have had to suffer the consequences more gravely than,
You will ever know
People outside our situation could ever understand.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
highwireman
I remember seeing this lot at Keele University. They hadn't played this track in the gigs before and dropped it in. The place was half empty. There was a palpable sense of disappointment which is a shame because they played brilliantly. They split shortly afterwards. They were a fucking great band.
Aishah Hagan-Bezgin
why has this only got 5k views? IN LOVE WITH THIS SONG.
Feynman
favourite milburn song :D
Emmanuel German
la sombra de los arctic monkeys¡¡