True Brew
Millencolin · 2015
34 min · 13 tracks · punk rock
Energetic pop-punk riffs collide with introspective lyrics, delivering a sound that balances youthful exuberance and mature reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Egocentric Man — This track opens the album with a driving beat and sharp commentary on self-obsession, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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True Brew — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of authenticity and personal growth, delivered with infectious energy and sing-along hooks.
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Something I Would Die For — This song features emotive lyrics that delve into longing and sacrifice, showcasing Millencolin’s ability to blend punk energy with heartfelt storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features energetic melodies and thoughtful lyrics, but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks maintain a fast tempo with driving guitar riffs, while the fourth introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks, particularly in the chorus sections.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, creating a sense of resolution and introspection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious sing-along moments
- quick bursts of energy
- thoughtful lyrics for reflection
- for short commutes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek slow, contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- True Brew is Millencolin's seventh studio album, released after a four-year hiatus following the album Machine 15. At this point in their career, the band was reconnecting with their roots while also exploring new thematic depths in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pennywise· Lagwagon· No Use for a Name
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Egocentric Man 2:34
- 2 Chameleon 2:57
- 3 Autopilot Mode 1:59
- 4 Bring Me Home 2:27
- 5 Sense & Sensibility 2:37
- 6 True Brew 3:22
- 7 Perfection Is Boring 2:59
- 8 Wall of Doubt 2:45
- 9 Something I Would Die For 2:50
- 10 Silent Suicide 1:19
- 11 Man of 1000 Tics 2:52
- 12 Mr. Fake Believe 2:36
- 13 Believe in John 3:20
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