Cover of Deerhoof Milk Man
Fatal

• Rating:

For fans of deerhoof,lovers of experimental rock,listeners of indie and alternative music,audience interested in concept albums,explorers of eclectic melodies and rhythms
 Share

THE REVIEW

Deerhoof is a U.S. band that has reached its seventh album and, despite everything, never ceases to amaze by continuing to churn out more than respectable albums.
Indeed, after three impeccable albums from many points of view like "Halfbird," "Reveille," and "Apple O," this year they come out with a concept album about the fairy tale of a milkman who kidnaps children: Milk Man, indeed.

There is no denying, the album is one of those that grabs you from the first minutes. The guitars, sharp and well-organized, blend well with the keyboard but especially with the voice, clear and pure, which amidst odd rhythms and sudden key changes, manages to sustain always pleasant and fitting melodies, steering the tracks through moments of near-human madness (Dog on the Sidewalk) and slow, dreamy atmospheres (New Sneakers).

The 33 minutes that separate the title track from the closing piece slip away with sweetness and become increasingly enjoyable with each listen.
Sure, it's not a masterpiece, but it certainly deserves more than a cursory listen.

Loading comments  slowly

Summary by Bot

Deerhoof's seventh album, Milk Man, impresses with its originality and musical mastery. It features a concept about a milkman who kidnaps children, blending sharp guitars, keyboards, and distinct vocals. The album balances moments of madness with dreamy atmospheres, making it increasingly enjoyable upon repeated listens. While not called a masterpiece, the album is highly recommended beyond a cursory listen.

Tracklist Lyrics Videos

01   Milk Man (04:23)

03   Desapareceré (04:07)

Read lyrics

04   Rainbow Silhouette of the Milky Rain (04:16)

05   Dog on the Sidewalk (01:13)

Read lyrics

08   Dream Wanderer's Tune (02:19)

09   Song of Sorn (02:25)

10   That Big Orange Sun Run Over Speed Light (02:02)

11   New Sneakers (02:14)

Deerhoof

Deerhoof is an American experimental rock band formed in San Francisco in 1994. The group’s core includes Satomi Matsuzaki (vocals, bass), Greg Saunier (drums), John Dieterich (guitar), and Ed Rodriguez (guitar, joined 2008). Known for playful, off-kilter pop structures, sharp guitars, and inventive rhythms.
04 Reviews