What makes Use Your Nose by Millencolin notable?

Use Your Nose gained significant attention in the underground punk community and helped Millencolin secure a devoted fanbase. Its energetic style and catchy melodies contributed to the growing popularity of skate punk, influencing a generation of bands and reflecting the vibrant culture surrounding skateboarding at the time. Released in 1993, Use Your Nose was Millencolin's debut album, marking their entry into the punk rock scene just as they were gaining traction in Sweden. The record helped establish their sound and laid the groundwork for future releases that would further define skate punk in the mid-'90s.

Who is Use Your Nose for?

Use Your Nose works well if you're into quick bursts of energetic fun, party-friendly anthems for gatherings and for skate sessions.

How many songs are on Use Your Nose?

Use Your Nose has 5 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.

Use Your Nose

Millencolin · 1993

15 min · 5 tracks · punk rock

A fast-paced blend of melodic hooks and raw energy that encapsulates the essence of early '90s skate punk.

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Top tracks — play these first

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In a Room — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious energy and hooks, showcasing Millencolin's knack for combining melody with punk ethos.
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Pain — The raw emotion and driving rhythm in this track highlight the band's ability to balance angst with catchy songwriting, making it a standout moment.
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Nosepicker — With its extended runtime and playful lyrics, this track exemplifies Millencolin's unique style while also providing a deep dive into their lyrical humor.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases energetic melodies and hooks typical of early '90s skate punk, establishing Millencolin's sound.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high tempo with driving guitar riffs and rapid drumming, creating an energetic opening.
The final two tracks slow down slightly in tempo but maintain the same raw energy, providing a contrast to the earlier songs.

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

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

quick bursts of energetic fun
party-friendly anthems for gatherings
for skate sessions
lighthearted vibes with catchy hooks

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek lengthy, immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1993, Use Your Nose was Millencolin's debut album, marking their entry into the punk rock scene just as they were gaining traction in Sweden. The record helped establish their sound and laid the groundwork for future releases that would further define skate punk in the mid-'90s.
Stylistic neighbors: Pennywise· Lagwagon· No Use for a Name

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Pain

The bridge shifts from a fast-paced verse to an introspective reflection on discomfort, creating a stark contrast that emphasizes vulnerability.

This structural choice not only alters the song's momentum but also reveals a deeper emotional layer, inviting listeners to engage with both the music and lyrics.

Tracklist

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

1 In a Room 2:59
2 Pain 2:24
3 Shake Me 2:20
4 Melack 2:16
5 Nosepicker 5:18

What to play next

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