As the Eternal Cowboy
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| Studio album by Against Me! | ||
| Released | November, 2003 | |
| Recorded | Jul 2003 - Aug 2003 | |
| Genre | Punk rock | |
| Length | 25:00 | |
| Label | Fat Wreck Chords | |
| Producer(s) | Rob Mcgregor | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Against Me! chronology | ||
| The Disco Before the Breakdown (2002) |
As the Eternal Cowboy (2003) |
Searching for a Former Clarity (2004) |
As the Eternal Cowboy is the second full length release from the punk rock band Against Me!. It is their debut release for Fat Wreck Chords. The decision made to jump from No Idea Records to Fat Wreck caused the band to alienate some fans, many of whom accused the band of "selling out" and losing their DIY ethics. This release was also characterized by controversy due to its production; some regarded it as sterile, polished, and uncomplimentary to otherwise good songs. In terms of songwriting, Gabel himself (the key songwriter on this record) has described it as being "more punk" than previous efforts. In addition, the song structure shows a move away from the large, anthemic choruses that drove much of the previous LP.
[edit] Track listing
- "T.S.R. (This Shit Rules)" – 1:35
- "Cliche Guevara" – 2:09
- "Mutiny on the Electronic Bay" – 1:12
- "Sink, Florida, Sink" – 2:40
- "Slurring the Rhythms" – 2:43
- "Rice and Bread" – 1:42
- "A Brief Yet Triumphant Intermission" – 1:29
- "Unsubstantiated Rumors Are Good Enough For Me (To Base My Life Upon)" – 1:40
- "You Look Like I Need a Drink" – 2:14
- "Turn Those Clapping Hands Into Angry Balled Fists" – 4:46
- "Cavalier Eternal" – 2:53
