In 1995, after releasing a handful more records and singles, the Dead Milkmen called it quits, and entered what would become a nearly 13-year hiatus. They continued to build a loyal cult following-famously including Detroit Tigers infielder Jim Walewander-and toured nonstop for a decade, traveling in a converted ambulance they called the “jambulance.” In 1985, they released their debut album, Big Lizard in My Backyard, which earned them a devoted college radio following and launched the punk anthem “Bitchin’ Camaro.” For a short time-and much to their bemusement-the band found themselves thrust into the mainstream spotlight when their college-radio smash hit “Punk Rock Girl,” off 1988’s Beelzebubba, landed them in heavy rotation on MTV, alongside the likes of Phil Collins and Poison. The Dead Milkmen emerged from the Philly hardcore punk scene in 1983, standing out with their clean, undistorted sound and snarky social commentary that took gleeful stabs at pop culture through stream-of-conscious rants against trendsetters, rich kids, right-wing politics, religion, squares, even punk itself. Over their prolific career, they’ve released twelve albums and a long string of singles and EPs, proving that sarcasm can have staying power-thanks to sharp wit, catchy hooks, and keen musicianship. The band have been delighting fans and confounding critics for four decades with their distinctive brand of unruly, politically incorrect satirical punk pop.
Punk rockers of a certain age usually either thank or blame the Dead Milkmen for shaping the soundtrack of their youth.
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