the Milwaukees
Complimented as “charmingly arrogant” by some and “hard working showmen” by others - The Milwaukees make music for the masses: engaging, raw and instantly approachable. Sonically they live between the Foo Fighters and the Faces, while influences like the Who and the Clash permeate the band’s explosive live sound. With their third full length, American Anthems Vol. 1, the boys from Jersey focused on writing durable songs and memorable melodies while creating an accessible collection of rock gems.
| visit the milwaukees official website |
American Anthems vol. 1
The songs on AMERICAN ANTHEMS, vol. 1 are snapshots of American life, experienced by a band that has criss-crossed the U.S. enough times to kill four vans and has gained a complete perspective by touring all over the world. THE MILWAUKEES have been propositioned to “make out” with Mormons in Utah, honored with an Illinois college after-party marked by a fan streaking naked past a police officer, and have been “banned for life” from Canada.
“We were born and raised in the country that gave birth to rock and roll and we are celebrating that tradition and chasing the dream,” says frontman and resident ringleader Dylan St. Clark (Guitar/Vox), whose supporting cast in THE MILWAUKEES is Jeff Nordstedt (Guitar), Patrick “the Mayor” Fusco (Backbeat) and Donovan Cain (Low End). “The album is both proud and critical. Our goal was not get on a soapbox and preach. We’ll paint the pictures and tell the stories and let the listeners decide.”
Produced with the band by Wayne Dorell, AMERICAN ANTHEMS vol. 1 displays the maturity of a band comfortably immersed in a thrilling new level of confidence. THE MILWAUKEES no longer are encumbered by the trendy tendencies of youthful inexperience. In that respect, the new CD may be a stylistic departure, but it’s the logical step in the band’s ongoing quest to make urgent music that’s melodically memorable.
Available at all major digital music retailers (iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody, etc.) 09/04/07.
What the Critics Say
“[The Milwaukees] distinguish themselves from the rest of the rock crowd by actually expressing some emotion, rather than just peering inward, they charge forward with energy and nice melodies and harmonies. Good stuff.” —Time Out New York
“The Milwaukees create adventurous music that is complex and viscerally gripping.” —Newark Star Ledger
“[The Milwaukees] lash out with a power punch that’ll leave most listeners completely breathless.” —The Aquarian Weekly
“The songs maintain an overriding melodicism that permeates every track.” — Exclaim (Canada)
“Live, the Milwaukees brought a raw, emotive energy to their repertoire that had heads nodding and heart strings twanging throughout the dingy venue. The singer’s agonised yelp seemed a lot more genuine than the stylised screams of the previous bands, and the band as a whole emitted an air of togetherness, maturity and pure talent that should surely see them along to widespread underground if not commercial success.” — BBC (UK)
“One of the last and finest practitioners of good ol’ rock and roll, The Milwaukees never disappoint…. These are the sounds of work-a-day men from Jersey, sweating over what they love and building some immensely beautiful work. Do yourself a favor and experience it.” — Lollipop
“[The Milwaukees have] the flash and style of a national act these days, supremely confident and just mind-bendingly powerful and riveting.” — Jersey Beat