What makes The Miller's Daughter by The Drones notable?

The album received significant critical acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting its unflinching exploration of social issues and personal struggles. It helped to establish The Drones as a prominent voice in the Australian music landscape, influencing a generation of musicians with its bold lyrical content. The Miller's Daughter is The Drones' second album, released in 2005 after their acclaimed debut, Here Come The Lies. This record solidified their reputation within the Australian alternative rock scene, showcasing a more mature sound while maintaining their signature intensity.

How many songs are on The Miller's Daughter?

The Miller's Daughter has 10 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

The Miller's Daughter

The Drones · 2005

54 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock

A raw blend of punk-infused rock and biting lyricism that captures the discontent of urban life.

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Top tracks — play these first

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She Had an Abortion That She Made Me Pay For — This track confronts heavy themes of responsibility and societal judgment through stark and provocative lyrics, making it one of the album's most memorable moments.
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The Miller’s Daughter — The title track weaves a haunting narrative that encapsulates the album's emotional depth and complexity, showcasing the band's storytelling prowess.
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Stop Dreaming — With its driving rhythm and introspective lyrics, this song serves as a powerful critique of complacency and invites listeners to confront their realities head-on.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album combines raw energy with complex songwriting, reflecting urban discontent through its unique sound.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and rapid tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
Several songs employ unconventional song structures, often shifting dynamics abruptly between verses and choruses.
The lyrics are delivered with a raw intensity, often featuring spoken word elements that emphasize the narrative quality of the songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Someone on Your Bond 2:25
2 Bird in a Church 3:00
3 She Had an Abortion That She Made Me Pay For 5:03
4 The Miller’s Daughter 6:48
5 I Believe 6:58
6 Mean Streak 4:40
7 Slammin’ on the Brakes 5:07
8 Henry Ford 5:42
9 Stop Dreaming 4:17
10 The City 10:07

What to play next

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Here Come the Lies

2002

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