“Milkman’s Son” is a single from Ugly Kid Joe’s second studio album, Menace to Sobriety, released in 1995 via Mercury Records. The album title knowingly nods to the film Menace II Society, and that darker, more reflective tone carries through to this track. Musically, “Milkman’s Son” is an electric ballad that strikes a careful balance: it isn’t soft or sentimental, thanks to a sharp, jagged guitar riff that keeps the edge intact, but it clearly fills the emotional space previously occupied by earlier Ugly Kid Joe standouts like “Busy Bee.” It’s a strong, memorable song—moody, melodic, and just a little doomed in spirit.
The accompanying music video reinforces that sense of unease and introspection. Rather than relying on humor or irony, which the band was often known for, the video adopts a more serious, stripped-down approach. It features the band performing in stark, shadowy settings, intercut with narrative imagery that suggests themes of alienation, identity, and unresolved family tension—ideas hinted at by the song’s title.
The subdued color palette and slow pacing mirror the song’s emotional weight, emphasizing Ugly Kid Joe’s attempt to be taken seriously during this phase of their career. Overall, the video complements the track well, highlighting a more mature and somber side of the band without losing their hard-rock core.
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