Millencolin

So, I may be more unbiased than a longtime fan. I bought this disc on the strength of hearing the title track on XM radio. And I love the groove and viral catchiness of that track. Hoping for the same throughout, I was disappointed by the rest of the disc.

For newbies to this pop-punk band, I'd call them Sweden's answer to Jimmy Eat World, but without the clever turns-of-phrase. The lyrics are abysmally clunky and the poer-pop chunks just not giddy enough to make the band standout. I see now why I had to find them on satellite and not on US radio.

A good disc for the gym, but not one ready for prime listening time.

This album is definatley new and different for Millencolin, while I feel that it lacks the punch that some of the songs in kingwood had such as Moosemans Jukebox, this album gives the band a new face and will allow them to continue to produce records. If you are an old fan, I would stick with Pennybridge Pioneers and Life on a Plate if you're looking for the same old songs, but if you're willing to give change a change, pick this album up and listen to it!

So, even though I'd like to, I can't say that I loved the album (the 1st song is really good and sounded so promising though) but I still liked it. As a Millencolin fan for about 10 years I have to say that they are following their evolution into rock-oriented music. This time they went a little bit too further for me, but I still think it is a great Millencolin album.

Don't expect anything sounding like Life on a Plate, Pennybridge Pioners or any other album...

Whoever rates this album low is an idiot, honestly. It blows Kingwood's production, sound quality, and song writing out of the water. It is on the same level with Home from Home in the sound department but the songs on that lacked some creativity. Not that they were bad; just a bit bland.
The songs on Pennybridge are unforgettable but the dynamics were very basic. And as far as their other 3 albums go, in my opinion they are punk classics, but this is not a punk album so I don't even want to compare them.

Let's admit it. Since 2000 Millencolin has been a pop band with punk influences. Not a punk band. But that doesn't make them bad. I think it makes them better.


The sound quality of this album is perfect, The songs are much more dynamic than ever before, and the melodies are unforgettable.

If you're bitching about this album it's probably coz you want a punk album with all speed and angst with no dynamic. This is a pop album. Not pop in the sense of Butt-Rock bands like Three Doors Down or even in the sense that the songs were crafted only for the followers of some new fad going on and will die any minute now. It's a pop album in the sense that anyone listening to it will have the songs in their head and won't be bored by bland song structures. I think these songs are pop in the sense that anyone can tap their foot to them and enjoy them and will also stand the test of time.

the new millencolin cd is definitely a change for those who enjoyed the more punk albums like pennybridge pioneers or the ska-laced millencolin that appears in tiny toons and life on a plate. however, in this case different doesn't necessarily mean bad. This cd has many catchy toons as well as some punk bits. The first two songs, machine 15 and done is done are both catchy and reminiscent of kingwood or home from home. Detox, the first single, is a new, more radio friendly millencolin, but the lyrics are funny and it mixes fairly well with the harder songs. some of the other good songs are brand new game, which if you listen to, you might recognize a few words, and who's laughing now. make sure to listen to centerpiece to give who's laughing now a cool build-up intro. Overall, some harcore punk fans might be put off by the more pop-punk sound, most fans will find something they like in machine 15.

Download No Cigar and Penguins and Polarbears and pretty much forget about the rest. Spend your money on For Monkeys and Life on a Plate, though I can't take too much of their whiny lyrics at one time.

wow i love this album...and all those people that think this album is different are wankers coz i see no difference...its all fanbloodytastic music! dont bag it or ill kill you in your sleep!...lol scaring you yet?! k all the violent bits i said is untrue so please forgive me. but still why dont you think this album's great?!

This is another great cd put out by millencolin. Favorites are "no cigar"' "fox"' and "penguins and polarbears". If you want to start listening to millencolin I would not recmmend this album first. you hve to aquire the taste. If you want a cd to star off with, then buy "melencholy collection" or "kingwood". Whatever you choose, millencolin rocks!

This album is one of my favorites to listen. Notice i didn't say on of my favorite MILLENCOLIN albums to listen to. it's SO good. every track is just incredible. they keep their edgy punk side on Highway Donkey, let us know they still love to goof around on Fox, and show that they really aren't just self-concious jerks on The Ballad. Their lyrics are clean and the album is uplifting and fun to listen to. they have such a great skill, these Swedes. If you've never heard Millencolin before, this is where you need to start.

one of the best albums of the last ten years.
seriously, it is that good.
14 standout tracks kinda like a Bad Religion on a severe sugar rush.
this album, For Monkeys, and Home from Home showcase a band on an incredible 3 record run unmatched by anyone in recent years.
Hail to the Swedes!

I think that this is millencolins third best album. And no, I am not a fan who started listened to them when they "turned soft" or "matured". My favoritealbums are life on a plate and for monkeys. I like the more rockoriented sound to this and I find it really good, much better then by other bands in the same genres. The guitarwork is nothing but great.

01. Man or mouse. I really like this one, fits good as track number one. Pretty fast and nice guitar. And I lik the lyrics.
02. Finger's crossed. Fast, but a bit softer one. I like this one as well, but in a other way. Nice lyrics.
03. Black eye. A pretty slow one, and non of my favorites. But yet good (come on I gave the album a 5). Pretty smooth feeling.
04. Montego. One of my favorites, a "kliche" rocksong that pretty much rocks.
05. Punk rock rebel. A bit strange instruments I think, but still nice. Not one of my favorites though.
06. Kemp. A bit faster and I like this one. Nice guitarwork, I like the solo.
07. Botani mistress. A happy-feeling one and I really like that. Makes you smile and that's a good thing.
08. Happiness for dogs. This however is more rock and more depressing. But I like the lyric and iut gives ou a strong feeling.
09. Battery check. I really prefer the swedish version, so even know I should like it, it feels kinda mainstream, to overdone, after hearing e20 norr.
10. Fuel to the flame. A little more happy one, that is pretty nice, and not one of the weaker nor one of the stronger tracks. Right in the middle.
11. Afghan. A rock one that I really enjoy. Very nice speed and melody.
12. Greener grass. Pretty much like afghan.
13. Home from home. A bit funnier one that I like, but it's not as good as the other funny, and not as one as the other rock ones. It fits in in many places, but it isn't one of the greatest in any of them.

I wrote this in less then 10 minutes and I'm from sweden, so be gentle on any strange expressions I use.

while not as good as pennybridge pioneers, this is a great cd. i couldnt stand the beginning to mouse or man, but afghan is currently my favorite song right now and im using it for a snowboard video me and my buddies are putting out this year. go buy this cd and all the other millencolin cds.

Yes, I think Millencolin's Home From Home is, in my opinion, the best punk rock album of all time. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's the most important punk album, or the most influential or original or anything like that, but it is the best of the stuff that's out there. I've been listening to punk a LONG time, and enjoyed Millencolin for the most part. I have a few other albums and they're all good efforts, but nothing could prepare me for this one. I went into a record store and had a listen to the first track, Man or Mouse, and it absolutly blew me away. I immediatly bought the album and have held it at the top of my collection ever since. Millencolin's songwriting has come a long way since Pennybridge! That little extra angst really helped them find a great sound. The reason this album is the best is because it is the ultimate punk album. Every song is a perfect 10! If I were to ever get emotional over a record man, this is it!!

I'm not a music nerd or anything, but I have every Millencolin album. Home From Home is probably my least favorite, but it's still pretty solid stuff, especially when you think about the year it was released and all the other crap released at the same time. There are a few songs on here that I really like, namely, Happiness for Dogs and Fingers Crossed. There are also a few more that I really don't like, mainly because they are hokey. Yes, sadly, I'll admit that Millencolin does have a fair streak of hokiness in them. Think about all the crappy ska songs they've made. This album has a few along the same line. I hate that stuff. The worst on here is Punk Rock Rebel, a terrible song that nearly brings the album to crashing halt half way through. But just weather it out. It won't kill you, but it sure might hurt. As much as I like Millencolin, I need to rant about their live performance. I caught their act a few years back in Salt Lake City. The band had two absolutly terrible bands open for them, then they were almost an hour late taking the stage. They played an uninspired set, only about 45 minutes, and then left, did a quick encore, and left again. They didn't say much, didn't interact with the crowd...it almost seemed like they were just doing a job up there. I only paid about 16 bucks for the ticket, but still, I thought it was going to be a great show and it sucked pretty bad. So yeah, they suck live. But their music is still some of the best out there. Pick up some of their earlier stuff. Trust me.

This is in my opinion the best cd from millencolin. This sounds like they spent the time needed to polish and perect this cd. All of the tracks are good and at least half of them are excellent. Kemp, Man or Mouse, Black Eye, happiness for Dogs........ ah every song on this cd is incredible if you dont own it go buy it.

I'm a big Millencolin fan. "For Monkeys" would be a near-perfect album if the ska songs (Monkey Boogie, etc.) were left off and replaced by something a little more punk. Good ska is good, bad ska is bad, and Millecolin (for the most part) makes bad ska. But let's not hold that against them. There are a few songs on here that are pretty good musically, but are kind of stupid/hokey. Oh well, still fun to listen to if you can ignore the lyrics. "Lozin Must" and "Lowlife" are the two best songs on here. The album as a whole is pretty solid. It deserves a bit over four stars, not five, but I had to give it five because I can't give it four and little bit. Check out Pennybridge Pioneers for some more mature songs, or Same Old Tunes for some older stuff that's pretty good.

I love this entire CD, i could listen to this CD all day everday for all eternity. Please, do yourself a favor and purchase this album!

THis album is the easiest to like, easiest to get into and easiest to get hooked. It took me an hour to wanna listen to more. So, in other words, buy it now.

The first Millencolin CD I bought was Pennybridge Pioneers ( another great CD ). After that I picked up For Monkeys. The first time I listened to it I knew this was staying as one of my fav's. It has all different types of songs. From the straight - edged punkness of Lights Out to the funky sounds of Monkey Boogie. But if you worry if this CD is 2 much funk than punk, your wrong. Overall one great CD. Go buy it NOW!

"For Monkeys" by Millecolin could arguably be the definition of catchy & fun pop punk. By blending the guitar sounds of punk and ska with entertaining lyrics Millecolin creates a unique sound not rivaled by many other bands. My personal favorite tracks are "Random I am" which showcases Millecolin's fun loving ska like side, and "Trendy Winds" with its hard guitars and anti-social lyrics give any punk fan a reason to get up and mosh.

this is an awesome punk CD. nice guitar and some funny lyrcs. heres how i individually rate each song.

Bullion-10/10-Best song on the album in my opinion
Olympic-8/10-Good follow-up to first track
Move Your Car-7/10-I dont like this one as much, but its worth a listen
Killercrush-8/10-Good beat and guitars but im not crazy bout the lyrics
Friends Til The End-10/10-Just plain awesome
Story of My Life-8/10-Has a cool beat and strange lyrics
Jellygoose-10/10-Catchy. Second best song
Replay-9/10-Good,but guitar riff sounds a little like other songs
Vulcan Ears-7/10-Okay song, endings funny
Dr. Jakal & Mr. Hide-6/10 Havent listened to it much, but is okay
Softworld-8/10-The fast parts are better than the slower parts
Buzzer-10/10-A good, solid song from start to finish
Ace Frehley-0/10-Just a five second clip of a wierd voice.......
Airhead-9/10-Good ska song

Overall, a solid CD. Out of all millencolin CD's, this one probly has the largest amount of really great songs. I would recomend this CD to anyone into punk rock or even if your not. It is very easy to get hooked on this CD.

I have most of their CD's and i have been pleased with all of them, this one is probly one of my favorite. The opening song, bullion, is one of the best and catchy songs on the cd. also, story of my life, vulcan ears,airhead and softworld are some beter-than-usual songs. their ska/punk/rock/crazy lyrics and guitar riffs ultimately make a great sound. they are my favorite band and i would recomend this album if you want a catchy cd that will never bore you!

I just got this album for christmas and I have been listening to it non-stop! There isn't really a bad song. The songs range from about two to three minutes. The vocals on this album are great, and the drumming is excellent. The lyrics are a bit unoriginal, and it's just a little poppy. I would compare this band to old Green Day or maybe even NoFX. This is a great punk album but I have to warn you it is a bit poppy.

Bullion- 10/10
Olympic- 7/10
Move Your Car- 8/10
Killercrush- 6/10
Friends Til The End- 10/10
Story Of My Life- 6/10
Jellygoose- 5/10
Replay- 9/10
Vulcan Ears- 6/10
Dr.Jackal & Mr.Hide 7/10
Softworld- 2/10
Buzzer- 10/10
Ace Frehley-.....
Airhead- 10/10

Overall this is just a decent cd. The middle tracks arn't that great though. I usually listen to this album without skipping a song except for one. This album probably compares to NoFX's Heavy Petting Zoo as far as the sound goes. A decent album that you should get!

So yeah the other day Mic was listening to this album and I'm all like "What?! I thought you thought this music was wack." Mic gave me a dirty look and told me I was mistaken. I felt lightly ashamed then I asked him why it was so good. He told me it was obvious, when it comes to pop punk with tinges of ska (usually not a good thing) this album really does it. Then of course he told me they feel off, but that's obvious. I heard the Swedish kind pays bands to play music... that's wack.
-Charles "ODB" Stevensen

I bought this cd about 6 years ago. Since this time, I changed often of music style and I find this cd simply amazing, even today. Better than For Monkeys and Dance Craze, and I don't have to speak about the two last. A lot of skate punk, ska riffs, all is here to make one of the best cd of all the time. I think this could be a little bit more ska like the first one but it's ok. All the songs are great, but the best one are Move Your Car, The Story Of My Life, Vulcan Ears and Dr.Jackal And Mr. Hide. Buy this cd if you don't have it already, it's a classic!

All in all a very good buy for a true Millencolin fan. All of their old EPs are here in this one cd. You can't beat the convenience of simply buying one cd rather that trying to hunt down their old EP singles. Songs like "Pain," "Shake Me," and "Nose Picker" truely exemplify their old school sound before the new sounds in albums like "Kingwood" and "Home From Home." Don't expect these songs to sounds like their most recent releases. If you do, you will be disappointed. For the fans that enjoy Millencolin's older sorta ska sound, you will love this cd! If you are trying to collect all of the major Millencolin albums, this is a must buy.

this cd is probably the best one of them all! the album starts out strong with the awesome "in a room", and includes some of my all-time favorite songs like shake me, "knowledge"(originally by operation ivy), and "use your nose". This is a great first millencolin cd or for people who have others. this cd won,t dissapoint!

Well, I wouldint say that PennyBridge Pioneers was a disapointment, but I will agree that this CD is really good. Im a huge Millencolin lover, and I think this is one of there best.

Culled mostly from 1993's Use Your Nose, and 1994's Skauch, this is Millencolin at an early stage of development. Throw in some covers and unreleased stuff that dates up until 1997, and it served as an OK stopgap before Pennybridge Pioneers hit the market.

Some people prefer MC's earlier stuff, if you do then this is for you. Otherwise you might find it mostly boring and unimaginative. And what's with the atrocious cover of Every Breath You Take? Ugh!

This is the best millencolin cd out there. Some songs sound more punkish but others have ska riffs in them. This is their best CD. Buy it now because you won't be disappointed.

Not a bad album, but not great either. It's well produced and these guys really are talented musicians; but it lacks the enthusiasm and creativity of their earlier work. The songs drone on with no real high points to catch my interest.

Millencolin is kind of like a pair of old shoes. They fit great every time you put them on, although there is a little wear and tear with each use. I've been into this band for about 10 years now, and they always seem to put out solid records.

'Kingwood' continues this trend. It has good energy, catchy melodic hooks, adequate lyrics, and sounds very focused. As with most records, skipping one or two tracks is usually inevitable, but for the most part the song selection here is pretty good. It is very coherent and there is little filler. Then again, this band is probably now in the 'veteran' category of rock music, so nothing above comes as a surprise.

My favorite tracks would probably be 'Cash or Clash' and 'Mooseman's Jukebox'.

On a quick note, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it's sad that one reviewer stated that 'Ray' had a Blink-182 sound; yikes. I think most fans of punk rank Blink as a toilet paper of the genre, but comparing Millencolin to them seems is a bit ignorant. And for being "...the biggest MC fan ever" you sure are quick to criticize. The emotional fan favorite 'Pennybridge Pioneers' sounds a lot more pop laced than, say 'Life on a Plate' or 'Same Old Tunes', so it appears there has been a general shift to add a bit more pop in latter material. Even with that said, the band really hasn't done a whole lot of changing since their debut. And I can't remember ever seeing a Millencolin track on TRL or them releasing albums on any labels other than Epitaph or Burning Heart.

So 'Ray' is poppy sounding; Millencolin is a pop-punk band, always has been, and unless they go folky like on Nikola's solo album, I don't see a change anytime soon. If you are really that interested in rock music not sounding poppy, check out Captain Beefheart, Sexton Ming, or Nico and it should provide what you're looking for.

I used to be very impatient and critical of new music from my favorite bands, especially when they've cemented an amazing reputation thanks to their previous albums, but I think as I'm getting older I've become way more patient and understanding. Therefore, just enjoy 'Kingwood' and Millencolin for what they are, and what they haven't become.

First, I'm the biggest MC fan ever. This CD in my opinion is the less amazing, they are going in the wrong direction with tracks like "Ray", that feels so poppy like Blink-182, comon, we don't need that. And tracks like Biftek Supernova, they are fast and hard like the tracks in Life On a Plate but for some reason they don't feel that way, it's just not as good as those tracks, they just don't, it's seems that something is missing or something. Some tracks that I Love: Stalemate, My Name Is Golden and Shut You Out. Hope this helps.

This cd is the essence of all that is Millencolin. It starts of great with Farewell my hell and only gets better. This is a punk rock cd worth owning. All the songs on here are great and this album is a progression of their sounds. Sure I love their older stuff but this new stuff just takes their music in a whole new direction, check tracks like Birdie and Cash or clash to see what i mean. Its got a more punk feel to it than their older ska/punk feels and it includes on the cd the making of the album which you can watch on your computer. Its a real great laugh let me tell you. If ya like punk rock or millencolin pick this up!

millencolin is one of the best bands representing multiple genres. while people are analyzing songs individually they fail to notice that every millencolin cd has stepped back in certain aspects all the while advancing in other ways. you can obviously tell these guys skate it comes off on the way their music operates. its great uplifting melodic punk, all their albums have incredible longetivity which draws you to listen to their albums repeatedly years after their release. buy kingwood youll love it and itll make you feel great.

The best Ska/rock band in the world.
Excellent on stage and the audience seems
to worship mr.Clean on tours.
Favorit songs are: Mr clean / Dance craze / and all the others

Here's a little list of great scandinavian
bands if that is something you seek:

Him / Hellacopters / Turbonegro / Jens Lekman / Sahara hotnights
Elin Sigvardsson / Nightwish / The Hives / Ace of base / Abba
Roxette / The Ark / Secret garden / Yngwie Malmsteen / The Sounds
Lene Marlin / Bjork / The Nomads / Entombed / Glucifer /
Truckfighters ( only availible in sweden,i think ) /
Little chris ( only availible in sweden,i think )....

then the list goes on,and who cares...

Same Old Tunes is too good to be a debut album. Overall, it's probably better than the constantly overrated Life on a Plate, but just below Four Monkeys. Pennybridge and Home from Home are in a different leauge, not better, just different, so it's hard to compare them to Same Old Tunes. The album is packed with great songs. Mr. Clean is probably the best of the bunch. Even the album cover is good. This is a very complete, mature recording, surprising that it's a debut. I love Millencolin, but I need to say something on here. Hopefully, the band will see it and change. You guys suck live! I caught one of your shows a few years ago (you haven't been back since), and you just didn't seem like you cared. The show was very short, and you looked bored on the stage. The music was good, but your attitudes needed to change. Even if you are bored up on the stage, fake it, for the fans' sake. I was very disappointed. Anyway, yeah...I'm always right.

I have had this cd for about 3 years and i listen to it everyday. i have downloaded every song on it to my computer so i can listen to it on the computer. the first millencolin cd i bought was for monkeys. i got this one next and i loved it. all of the songs are so catchy that you never want to stop listening to it. i have heard all the millencolin cds and this is my favorite. if you have never heard millencolin, then this cd would be a great thing to buy first. if tou are just browsing through somewhere and happen to come across this cd you should buy it. if you are just a hardcore punk rocker that hates reggae and ska, you should still buy this cd because the othere songs will make you love millencolin. in most punk bands the guitarists play pretty easy songs. (i play guitar) but in millencolin. the 2 guitarists are both the best i have ever heard in a punk band. the songs they play are reaslly hard to play. proof? my guitar teacher couldnt play most of their songs. overall the combination of punk and ska make the best album ever made. if you have never bought a punk cd then this is the one to buy.

Pennybridge Pioneers was the first Millencolin album I bought and I absolutely loved everything about it. The next album I bought was Same Old Tunes. I didn't think it could even compare to Pennybridge. I almost lost faith in Millencolin because of it. The reason why I gave it three stars was because I'm sure those of you who like more of a ska sound instead of a punk sound will like it better. I just bought For Monkeys and I felt that was alot better than Same Old Tunes and just under the quality of Pennybridge Pioneers. For Monkeys is making me look forward to buying Life on a Plate.

Yes i am serious, this is the album that shaped my future as a punk listener. I first got a taste of the swedish punkers in 1993 on a bodyboard video that was released in Australia, it featured Disney Time and Take It Or Leave It, and from there i was hooked. It wasn't until early 95' that another video was brought out with Einstein Crew on it, that put me into action, i went straight out and bought it. My life hasn't been the same since. Millencolin have released several good follow up albums, all were good but none had anything on the original. They slowly got more polished but, the impact and overall influence it had on me will never be surpassed. They are all good songs, it starts with a song that everyone knows and loves, Mr. Clean. Disney Time and Dance Craze follow the same good style. Da Strike could pull any person out of a bad mood, House Of Blend is lyrically brilliant and Leona another punk anthem. But real joy comes with the last two songs, which i think are Millencolin's best Einstein Crew and Take It Or Leave It. If you are a true punker, you must have this cd, even if there new found popularity has put you off them.

The album rocks i love it yeah

After becoming addicted to Millencolin's song "Mr. Clean" I headed out to my local record store in search of an album of theirs. But to my suprise all they had left was "No Cigar", a bit frustrated I almost walked out, but decided hey what the hell go with the one they have. Boy am I glad I did, though short this album provides a great selection of songs including the hit "No Cigar", "Penguins & Polar Bears" & "Queen's Gambit". Plus it contains the videos for both "Penguins & Polar Bears" and "The Fox" which is another plus. If you're interested in the band but unsure what they have to offer, pick this one up first.

I like the singers voice a lot. The songs are emotional, I guess thats why they call it emo. I reccommend this cd to any punk fan.