Volume 4, by The Cowboys

Volume 4

by The Cowboys

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joemassaro Rawk n roll Favorite track: Transatlantic Romantic.

zouzoukeke Great tunes and cool shoes. I’m in.
Favorite track: After Sunset.

BlackDaniel Don’t worry babe I’m a REAL cowboy Favorite track: I Feel Therefore I Am.

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1.	When She Came Back 01:58	buy track
2.	The Look On Your Face 02:17	buy track
3.	Pseudomasochism 02:45	buy track
4.	I Feel Therefore I Am 02:42	buy track
5.	After Sunset 02:47	buy track
6.	Porridge 02:51	buy track
7.	Transatlantic Romantic 02:29	buy track
8.	Leather Rocket 02:09	buy track
9.	The Crisco Kid 01:46	buy track
10.	Actors 02:45	buy track

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At long last, a proper American pressing of the incredible Volume 4 cassette from Bloomington, Indiana's hometown heroes, The Cowboys. By now, you might be familiar with the stripped down, yet intelligent and powerful rock'n'roll force of The Cowboys - perhaps from their recent full length on Hozac or from their earlier cassette output which was collected onto an LP by Lumpy Records. Volume 4 captures The Cowboys at a near-perfect intersection of their earlier, lo-fi moments of Gizmos-esque Midwestern punk snarl and the more tuneful, soul-spun moments of recent output. This definitive edition of Volume 4 reproduces the ten song tracklisting of the original 2016 cassette edition released by fellow Bloomingtonian Kora Puckett (of Bugg, Laffing Gas, and Chud) on his Turd Wurld imprint. From the opening hook of "When She Came Back" (available on vinyl for the first time here, as well as the lead cut on side B, "Porridge"), The Cowboys showcase a songwriting knack and musical ability that is rarely achieved, nor captured so well in a studio setting. Keith Harman's next-level vocal delivery leads the charge across the entire album, ranging from the strong, anthemic chants of "I Feel Therefore I Am" to the deep, melancholic closing moments of "Actors". And what's more? The musicianship across this entire album is every bit as impeccable - beginning with the forceful and driving rhythm section and continuing to the absolutely unbridled guitar playing and tone, the sum of which shapes the texture of the entire recording. A score of Bloomington-based guest musicians, including Durand Jones (leader of modern soul sensations, The Indications) and John Terrill (formerly of the early 80's new wave group, The Dancing Cigarettes) only adds to the already searing mix. Altogether, The Cowboys have captured something truly unrivaled and exceptional on Volume 4 - an album that speaks from a homespun, Midwestern vantage point and fires on all musical cylinders. The end result: ten absolutely classic sonic reductions of epic proportion. This definitive edition of Volume 4 has been cut at 45 RPM by Josh Bonati and includes a new insert with artwork from The Cowboys' own Zack Worcel plus a digital download code. FEEL IT 16.

All songs written by Keith Harman.
Recorded by John Dawson and mixed by Mark McWhirter.
Mastered by Will Killingsworth.
Additional vinyl engineering by Josh Bonati.

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released February 23, 2018

Keith Harman - Vocals, keys
Jordan Tarantino - Drums
Mark McWhirter - Guitar, keys
Zack Worcel - Bass

Special guest musicians:
Durand Jones - Saxophone
Pete Conway - Harmonica
John Terrill & Will Staler - Auxiliary Percussion

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