Milow – Milow

Releasedate: 17-04-2009; Label: Universal
By: Sabine van Gameren

Today Milow, or 27-year-old singer-songwriter Jonathan Vandenbroeck as he is known to his friends and relatives, is a household name in his native country. He is one of Belgium’s (also known for: dEUS, Soulwax, K’s Choice, Jacques Brel) most successful singer-songwriters as we speak. Milow was born in the eighties and grew up musically in the nineties of Radiohead and Nirvana. He quickly discovered important securities: that everything starts with 4 walls and 6 strings, that he loves the young Bruce Springsteen and the eternally young Neil Young, that his acoustic guitar is his best friend and that he wants a future in music (“Instead of a future, I’ve got a guitar”).

The album is nice, soft and pure. There is not much effects on it, the voice is clear and strong coming straight from the heart. So are the songs. Each and every single one is full of deepest emotions. The booklet is just as plain: white with lyrics and some amazing pictures. The first song “Ayo Technology” should be known by most of you, a very catchy one that you’ll dance and sing along easily. “You Don’t Know” is another very catchy song. ”Out Of My Hand” is a very slow and sad song, “Canada” a very interesting one which puts a smile on your face. On some songs you can hear a female backing vocalist. “House By The Creek” is a very personal song about his life. The album is very calm and nice, with some great songs for clubs, radio and campfires.

Tracklist: 1. Ayo Technology 2. You Don’t Know 3. One Of It 4. Out Of My Hands 5. Canada 6. The Ride 7. Stephanie 8. Coming Of Age 9. The Priest 10. House By The Creek 11. Dreamers And Renegades 12. Herald Of Free Enterprise 13. Darkness Ahead And Behind 14. Launching Ships 15. Born In The Eighties

Links:
Milow Official