Corporation P.O.P
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HOT MILK – corporation p.o.p
The genesis of Hot Milk from noisy upstarts to new hopes and now into genuine contenders has been interesting to follow.
Co-ringleaders Han Mee and Jim Shaw have quickly built up an already substantial back catalogue. Their three EP’s and debut album all showcased a desire aesthetically to establish a clear identity for the band. Something that fans could tie themselves to and truly invest in.
At the same time though you couldn’t help but feel that the band were searching for their own musical identity. An incredible range of styles and influences are presented over those initial releases and that has perhaps made the band hard for industry bods to pigeonhole as they love to do.
On their new sophomore album, ‘Corporation P.O.P’, however it finally feels like Hot Milk have found their sound. Those influences and more can still be picked out from the mechanics of the songs but the overarching sonic vibe feels their most coherent and complete yet.
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Considering there are a decent fourteen tracks here, it’s a huge compliment that each one feels like it belongs. The length of the album doesn’t take away the raw spirit that the band possess and the time listening just floats past.
The themes of the album centre on the state of the world with a particular love for Manchester shining through. Lyrically the duo are happy to shoot from the hip and the band certainly wear their hearts on their sleeves on ‘Corporation P.O.P’.
Hot Milk have been on a journey of self-discovery and an evolution of their artistry. That all sounds little too fancy though, so let’s just say that this is a properly good album from a band living up to their early potential.
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