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Pennybridge Pioneers

Pennybridge Pioneers is the fourth album by the Swedish punk rock group Millencolin, released on February 22, 2000 by Epitaph Records. The album was their first album to move away from their ska punk elements in favor of a more alternative rock sound. It was also the band's first album recorded outside their native country of Sweden, and their first to be certified gold in sales after selling over 35,000 copies in Australia.[2]

Its title is derived from the band's home town of Örebro, which jocularly translates to "Pennybridge" in English.[3] "Fox" and "Penguins & Polarbears" were released as singles with accompanying music videos. "No Cigar" was also released as a single and EP and appeared in the soundtracks of the video games Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Jeremy McGrath Supercross World, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. "Pepper" was also included in the soundtrack album Music from and Inspired by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, though it was not included in the game itself.

Production

Pennybridge Pioneers was recorded at Westbeach Recorders in Hollywood, California, with producer Brett Gurewitz.[4] Sessions lasted from July 28 to September 6, 1999.[5] Gurewitz and Donell acted as engineers; they were assisted by Jay Gordon. Eddie Schreyer mastered the album at Oasis Mastering.[4]

Release

On November 3, 1999, Pennybridge Pioneers was announced for release in February 2000.[6] "Material Boy" was posted online on November 10, 1999.[7] Pennybridge Pioneers was eventually released on February 22, 2000. Following this, the band appeared on Warped Tour, and the Epitaph Punkorama Tour.[8] The band supported the Offspring on their west coast US tour in July and August 2001.[9] While the band was initially scheduled to appear at Edgefest II in Canada,[10] they instead played two shows with Blink-182.[11]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic4/5 stars[12]
CMJ New Music ReportFavorable[13]
Exclaim!Favorable[14]
Ink 19Unfavorable[15]
Orlando WeeklyFavorable[16]
Ox-FanzineFavorable[17]
Rock Hard8/10[18]

Pennybridge Pioneers was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics.

Pennybridge Pioneers was certified platinum in Australia in May 2001.[19]

Track listing

All songs by Nikola Sarcevic, except where noted. All lyrics by Sarcevic.[4]

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."No Cigar"
2:43
2."Fox" 2:03
3."Material Boy"
  • Sarcevic
  • Färm
2:23
4."Duckpond" 2:50
5."Right About Now" 1:48
6."Penguins & Polarbears"
  • Sarcevic
  • Färm
2:54
7."Hellman"
  • Sarcevic
  • Färm
2:41
8."Devil Me" 2:41
9."Stop to Think" 2:13
10."The Mayfly" 3:05
11."Highway Donkey"
  • Sarcevic
  • Färm
2:29
12."A-Ten"
  • Sarcevic
  • Färm
3:01
13."Pepper" 1:48
14."The Ballad" 4:51

Personnel

Personnel per booklet.[4]

References

  1. ^ Discogs. "Millencolin – Pennybridge Pioneers". Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  2. ^ Millencolin. "Pennybridge Pioneers". Archived from the original on 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
  3. ^ Millencolin. "The Story of Our Band". Archived from the original on 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2008-03-12.
  4. ^ a b c d Pennybridge Pioneers (booklet). Millencolin. Burning Heart Records. 2000. BHR 100/CMV 5.0100.20.562.
  5. ^ Paul, Aubin (October 17, 1999). "Millencolin News". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  6. ^ Paul, Aubin (November 3, 1999). "Melancholy News". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  7. ^ Paul, Aubin (November 10, 1999). "Millencolin MP3 Released!". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  8. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 20, 2000). "Millencolin Videos and MP3s". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  9. ^ Paul, Aubin (May 29, 2001). "Millencolin to support The Offspring". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  10. ^ Paul, Aubin (June 19, 2001). "EdgeFest II". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  11. ^ White, Adam (July 25, 2001). "Millencolin off Edgefest II". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  12. ^ Huey, Steve. "Pennybridge Pioneers - Millencolin | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  13. ^ Sciarretto, Amy (14 February 2000). "Reviews". CMJ New Music Report. 61 (653): 48. ISSN 0890-0795.
  14. ^ Lejtenyi, Patrick (April 1, 2000). "Millencolin Pennybridge Pioneers". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  15. ^ "Millencolin". Ink 19. June 26, 2000. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  16. ^ "Review - Pennybridge Pioneers | Blogs". Orlando Weekly. April 19, 2000. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  17. ^ Flame, Randy (March–May 2000). "Reviews: Millencolin / Pennybridge Pioneers CD". Ox-Fanzine (in German). Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  18. ^ "Millencolin - Pennybridge Pioneers". Rock Hard (in German). January 19, 2000. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
  19. ^ White, Adam (May 8, 2001). "Millencolin Gold Down Under". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 10, 2021.

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