If ’60s-style garage blues is your vibe, then Holy Cow! by The Milk Men will feel like a homecoming. The album brims with infectious energy, marrying raw bluesy swagger with a playful sense of nostalgia.
Opening with “One Man Band,” the group packs their signature sound into three and a half minutes of foot-tapping goodness. The lyrics in “Hungover”—where “the angel on my shoulder told the devil in my head”—capture a battle many can relate to, making it an anthem of charming self-awareness.
“Give A Little Love” takes a funkier turn, demonstrating the band’s range. Meanwhile, the singalong chorus of “Wild girls carry guns and knives” from “Wild Girls” turns the everyday chaos outside your window into a delightfully wild anthem. It’s this ability to feel instantly familiar yet fresh that makes the album so engaging—”Easy Touch” exemplifies this knack perfectly.
Tracks like “Bad News Blues” feel like they belong in a parallel universe where Status Quo already claimed them as classics. Then there’s the timeless charm of “Fool for Loving You,” where slide guitar and wistful melodies channel a Kinks-esque vibe. The harmonies on “Fill Her Shoes” and the frenetic energy of “Misty Road” round off the album with a sense of unfiltered joy.
Throughout, Holy Cow! is bound together by a sense of fun and absolute class. The Milk Men have crafted an album that feels both nostalgic and fresh, making it a must-listen for fans of blues-rock with a garage twist.
ONES WE MISSED IN 2024 – THE MILK MEN – HOLY COW!
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