"Milk" is a song by English band the 1975, originally included as a hidden track on the band's second extended play (EP), Sex (2012). The song was written by George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Adam Hann and Ross MacDonald. The 1975 produced it alongside Michael and Robert Coles. In 2013, the song served as the B-side on a limited edition 7-inchvinylsingle for the Neighbourhood's "No Grey". A remastered version of the song was released as a standalone track on 6 October 2017.
A pop rock song, "Milk" contains elements of electro and shoegaze. The song is characterised by its extensive use of guitars, while the lyrics deal with themes of drugs. Upon release, the song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, who praised its inclusion as a hidden track. The song has since become a fan-favourite among the 1975's fanbase. To promote the song, the band performed it live at London's Garage during a February 2019 charity show in support of War Child.
In 2012, the 1975 began a process of releasing three extended plays (EP) leading to their eponymous debut album (2013).[1] The band's second EP Sex was released on 19 November 2012 and includes "Milk" as a hidden track.[2] The song was later included on the deluxe version of The 1975.[3] Coinciding with their first headlining tour in 2013, American band the Neighbourhood released three limited-edition 7-inchvinylsingles, with the B-sides containing songs from their supporting acts. For the shows featuring the 1975, "No Grey" was released as the A-side while "Milk" was selected as the B-side.[4] The pressing was extremely limited and sold only at the aforementioned shows, prompting fans of the 1975 to request a re-press.[5][6] Although Healy did not know "that [the vinyl single] was so requested", he was against releasing more since the limited pressing makes the original copies "more special and valuable".[6] Without a proper announcement, the 1975 uploaded a remastered standalone version of "Milk" to music streaming services on 6 October 2017.[3][7]
Musically, "Milk" is a guitar-heavy pop rock song that contains elements of electro and shoegaze, and has a length of two minutes and thirteen seconds.[2][8][9][10] It represents the last two minutes and twelve seconds of "You", the final track on Sex.[2] The song was written by George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Adam Hann and Ross MacDonald, while the band handled the production alongside Michael and Robert Coles.[11] Lyrically, the track incorporates themes of drugs and sex.[9]
Critical reception and promotion
Upon release, "Milk" was met with generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics and has since gained the status of a fan-favourite among the 1975's fanbase.[12] In NME's list of the band's best songs, "Milk" was ranked at number nine; Tom Connick called the song one of the 1975's best "early bangers" and said the track's "well-trodden" topics are "handled with a front-and-centre pop sensibility".[9] The editorial staff of the Alternative Press praised the inclusion of "Milk" as a hidden track at the end of "You", describing it as "hidden... like a sweet dessert".[13] Writing for Consequence, Amanda Koellner said the song "tone[s] things down a bit while holding onto the guitar-heavy, more traditional sound that the latter half of [Sex] offers".[8] Amy Jones of Hit the Floor Magazine wrote that despite the track's short length, it "has a lot packed into it".[2]Paste's Shaina Pearlman deemed "Milk" a brief and "danceable" track that "concludes the EP's upward trajectory".[14] Bre Offenberger, writing for The Post, asserted the song "is basically a jam about cocaine" and listed it at number 19 in a ranking of the band's catalogue.[15] In February 2019, the 1975 performed "Milk" at London's Garage in the middle of a charity show for War Child and BRITs Week. In his coverage of the performance, Connick noted the song was "stripped free of the musical excess and wordy nature that present-day 1975 thrive on", going on to say the audience's reaction "cut to the heart of what makes [t]he 1975 so special".[12]
^"Interview w/ The 1975". Blah Blah Blah Science. 15 October 2012. from the original on 19 July 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ abcdJones, Amy (25 November 2012). "Review: The 1975 – Sex (EP)". Hit the Floor Magazine. from the original on 17 August 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ abDickman, Maggie (6 October 2017). "A previously hidden 1975 track just surfaced on Spotify". Alternative Press. from the original on 14 December 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^Ortiz, Edwin (4 June 2013). "Premiere: The Neighbourhood 'No Grey' & The 1975 'Milk'". Complex. from the original on 29 December 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^Baggs, Michael (4 June 2013). "Listen: The 1975 debut new track 'Milk' for US EP release". Gigwise. from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^ abRiddell, Rose (20 June 2016). "Matty Healy compares The 1975's 'Milk' vinyl to Furbies". Coup de Main. from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^Dickman, Maggie (20 October 2017). "The 1975 reveal why their new album is going to be called 'Music For Cars'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^ abKoellner, Amanda (19 November 2012). "Album Review: The 1975 – Sex EP". Consequence. from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^ abcConnick, Tom (20 February 2019). "The 1975 – their 10 best songs". NME. from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
^"Milk - The 1975". AllMusic. from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^ ab"Milk - The 1975". Tidal. 16 December 2016. from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^ abConnick, Tom (19 February 2019). "The 1975 air B-sides, rarities and bonanza of fan-pleasing early material at riotous London Garage show". NME. from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^"Here are 10 essential songs by the 1975". Alternative Press. 3 August 2017. from the original on 16 September 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
^Pearlman, Shaina (20 November 2012). "The 1975: Sex EP". Paste. from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
^Offenberger, Bre (28 August 2020). "Every song by The 1975, ranked". The Post. from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
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Milk is a song by English band the 1975 originally included as a hidden track on the band s second extended play EP Sex 2012 The song was written by George Daniel Matthew Healy Adam Hann and Ross MacDonald The 1975 produced it alongside Michael and Robert Coles In 2013 the song served as the B side on a limited edition 7 inch vinyl single for the Neighbourhood s No Grey A remastered version of the song was released as a standalone track on 6 October 2017 Milk Song by the 1975from the EP SexA side No Grey Released6 October 2017GenrePop rockLength2 13LabelDirty Hit PolydorSongwriter s George Daniel Matthew Healy Adam Hann Ross MacDonaldProducer s The 1975 Michael Coles Robert ColesA pop rock song Milk contains elements of electro and shoegaze The song is characterised by its extensive use of guitars while the lyrics deal with themes of drugs Upon release the song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics who praised its inclusion as a hidden track The song has since become a fan favourite among the 1975 s fanbase To promote the song the band performed it live at London s Garage during a February 2019 charity show in support of War Child Contents 1 Background and composition 2 Critical reception and promotion 3 Credits and personnel 4 References 5 External linksBackground and composition Edit Milk source source A 13 second sample of Milk an electro and shoegaze influenced pop rock song showcasing its chorus Problems playing this file See media help In 2012 the 1975 began a process of releasing three extended plays EP leading to their eponymous debut album 2013 1 The band s second EP Sex was released on 19 November 2012 and includes Milk as a hidden track 2 The song was later included on the deluxe version of The 1975 3 Coinciding with their first headlining tour in 2013 American band the Neighbourhood released three limited edition 7 inch vinyl singles with the B sides containing songs from their supporting acts For the shows featuring the 1975 No Grey was released as the A side while Milk was selected as the B side 4 The pressing was extremely limited and sold only at the aforementioned shows prompting fans of the 1975 to request a re press 5 6 Although Healy did not know that the vinyl single was so requested he was against releasing more since the limited pressing makes the original copies more special and valuable 6 Without a proper announcement the 1975 uploaded a remastered standalone version of Milk to music streaming services on 6 October 2017 3 7 Musically Milk is a guitar heavy pop rock song that contains elements of electro and shoegaze and has a length of two minutes and thirteen seconds 2 8 9 10 It represents the last two minutes and twelve seconds of You the final track on Sex 2 The song was written by George Daniel Matthew Healy Adam Hann and Ross MacDonald while the band handled the production alongside Michael and Robert Coles 11 Lyrically the track incorporates themes of drugs and sex 9 Critical reception and promotion EditUpon release Milk was met with generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics and has since gained the status of a fan favourite among the 1975 s fanbase 12 In NME s list of the band s best songs Milk was ranked at number nine Tom Connick called the song one of the 1975 s best early bangers and said the track s well trodden topics are handled with a front and centre pop sensibility 9 The editorial staff of the Alternative Press praised the inclusion of Milk as a hidden track at the end of You describing it as hidden like a sweet dessert 13 Writing for Consequence Amanda Koellner said the song tone s things down a bit while holding onto the guitar heavy more traditional sound that the latter half of Sex offers 8 Amy Jones of Hit the Floor Magazine wrote that despite the track s short length it has a lot packed into it 2 Paste s Shaina Pearlman deemed Milk a brief and danceable track that concludes the EP s upward trajectory 14 Bre Offenberger writing for The Post asserted the song is basically a jam about cocaine and listed it at number 19 in a ranking of the band s catalogue 15 In February 2019 the 1975 performed Milk at London s Garage in the middle of a charity show for War Child and BRITs Week In his coverage of the performance Connick noted the song was stripped free of the musical excess and wordy nature that present day 1975 thrive on going on to say the audience s reaction cut to the heart of what makes t he 1975 so special 12 Credits and personnel EditCredits adapted from Tidal 11 George Daniel composer programming drums synthesizer Matthew Healy composer guitar piano vocals Adam Hann composer guitar Ross MacDonald composer bass guitar The 1975 producer Michael Coles producer Robert Coles producer Mike Crossey mixer Robin Schmidt mastering engineerReferences Edit Interview w The 1975 Blah Blah Blah Science 15 October 2012 Archived from the original on 19 July 2013 Retrieved 9 May 2021 a b c d Jones Amy 25 November 2012 Review The 1975 Sex EP Hit the Floor Magazine Archived from the original on 17 August 2019 Retrieved 9 May 2021 a b Dickman Maggie 6 October 2017 A previously hidden 1975 track just surfaced on Spotify Alternative Press Archived from the original on 14 December 2019 Retrieved 23 May 2021 Ortiz Edwin 4 June 2013 Premiere The Neighbourhood No Grey amp The 1975 Milk Complex Archived from the original on 29 December 2017 Retrieved 23 May 2021 Baggs Michael 4 June 2013 Listen The 1975 debut new track Milk for US EP release Gigwise Archived from the original on 25 May 2021 Retrieved 23 May 2021 a b Riddell Rose 20 June 2016 Matty Healy compares The 1975 s Milk vinyl to Furbies Coup de Main Archived from the original on 30 July 2018 Retrieved 23 May 2021 Dickman Maggie 20 October 2017 The 1975 reveal why their new album is going to be called Music For Cars Alternative Press Retrieved 23 May 2021 a b Koellner Amanda 19 November 2012 Album Review The 1975 Sex EP Consequence Archived from the original on 13 May 2021 Retrieved 9 May 2021 a b c Connick Tom 20 February 2019 The 1975 their 10 best songs NME Archived from the original on 18 January 2021 Retrieved 28 February 2021 Milk The 1975 AllMusic Archived from the original on 31 August 2019 Retrieved 23 May 2021 a b Milk The 1975 Tidal 16 December 2016 Archived from the original on 25 May 2021 Retrieved 23 May 2021 a b Connick Tom 19 February 2019 The 1975 air B sides rarities and bonanza of fan pleasing early material at riotous London Garage show NME Archived from the original on 25 May 2021 Retrieved 23 May 2021 Here are 10 essential songs by the 1975 Alternative Press 3 August 2017 Archived from the original on 16 September 2020 Retrieved 23 May 2021 Pearlman Shaina 20 November 2012 The 1975 Sex EP Paste Archived from the original on 22 September 2020 Retrieved 9 May 2021 Offenberger Bre 28 August 2020 Every song by The 1975 ranked The Post Archived from the original on 3 June 2021 Retrieved 7 June 2021 External links Edit Milk Official Audio on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Milk The 1975 song amp oldid 1048573886, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
