Bring Back Yourcodenameis:Milo!
Fans of the Experimental Post-Hardcore Rockers Want Their Band Back.
Dec 7, 2008
The experimental Post-Hardcore rockers from Tyne and Wear took indefinite hiatus back August 2007, leaving a small but impressive back catalogue of albums that attracted a bit of a cult following, including a collaborative album with several of music’s up and coming stars of the time in 2006. Now, their fans want them back.
Petitioning Bands' Returns
It is not uncommon for bands with cult followings to be petitioned back as avidly loyal fan-bases have managed to petition bands such as The Pixies back into action, the former who received a massive reception upon their return, going on to headline festivals and playing arena sized shows all over America and Europe, pulling in new, younger fans in the process. Whether a return would signify such a growth in Yourcodenameis:Milo’s following is unlikely, but it would seem the passion that their supporters hold for the band is far from dead.
Where Are They Now?
Since the split, some of the members have moved onto new musical endeavours. The always-original voice of the band, front man Paul Mullen has since taken up guitar and synthesiser duties with alterative band, The Automatic, who grew to popularity after the release of the hit single Monster. While guitarist, Justin Lockly has gone to form the hauntingly experimental sound of the group, The British Expeditionary Force whose debut recording came out back at the end of 2007, to critical acclaim, likened to boundary pushing greats My Bloody Valentine, Brian Eno and Sigur Rós.
The performers themselves seem to be comfortable in their new positions, however their abandoned fans feel differently. Not only does the campaign have a site, complete with forum for people to make their individual pleas, but also have also set up a Facebook group and profile for the campaign.
Yourcodenameis:Milo
The band released three albums and one EP over their short, but fruitful career. All Roads To Fault in 2004, Ignoto in 2005, their collaborative album Print is Dead in 2006 and their hopefully not-so-final release They Came From The Sun in 2007. Taking influence from earlier hardcore acts such as Fugazi and At The Drive-In their work showed a furthering of the progression of post-hardcore into a more experimental sound, mixing it with elements of art-rock and later electro.
They received mixed reviews from critics for their rough sounding production methods, however many agreed that it captured the energetic sound that typified their live shows. The band has played some prestigious slots over the years, including opening the John Peel stage in its first at Glastonbury, a festival that is hardly renowned for signing up heavy bands. However, the late DJ’s support for the band and their music won them the slot. They played their last shows promoting their final album in the spring and summer of 2007. Could we see this air of finality lift over the rockers from Tyne?
Visit the site at www.bringbackmilo.com, or search the profile BringBack Milo.com on Facebook to show support.
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