Now I'm a Cowboy
Now I'm a Cowboy | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 9 May 1994 | |||
Recorded | 1993–94 | |||
Studio | Townhouse, Protocol, Milo | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, indie pop, baroque pop | |||
Length | 41:42 | |||
Label | Hut | |||
Producer | Phil Vinall, Luke Haines | |||
The Auteurs chronology | ||||
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Now I'm a Cowboy is the 1994 second album by British rock band the Auteurs. On 2 June 2014 Now I'm a Cowboy was reissued alongside After Murder Park and How I Learned to Love the Bootboys.[1] The reissue features unreleased songs and liner notes written by Luke Haines.[2] It was released through 3 Loop Music.[2]
Background
[edit]The Auteurs released their debut studio album New Wave in early 1993, through Hut Records, a subsidiary of major label Virgin Records. It reached number 35 on the UK Albums Chart. Celloist James Banbury joined the band around this time, and by mid-1993, drummer Glenn Collins was replaced by Barny C. Rockford.[3]
"Lenny Valentino" was released as the lead single in November 1993, followed by "Chinese Bakery" Promotion of Now I'm a Cowboy was stunted as a result of Haines breaking both of his ankles.[3] "Lenny Valentino" was released to modern rock radio stations in the United States in June 1994.[4]
Reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [5] |
Alternative Rock | 8/10[6] |
Drowned in Sound | 7/10[7] |
Entertainment Weekly | A−[8] |
Author Dave Thompson wrote in his book Alternative Rock (2000) that "'Lenny Valentino' says it all casual, camp, and knowing – the rest of the album simply follows in its semi-sordid wake and there's a sinister edge coming through which remains deliciously shocking long after the initial fission has faded."[6]
In 2003, Mojo placed the album at number 40 on its list of the "Top 50 Eccentric Albums".[9]
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Luke Haines.[10]
- Original 1994 CD/LP (CDHUT16/HUTLPX16)
- "Lenny Valentino" – 2:20
- "Brainchild" – 3:43
- "I'm a Rich Man's Toy" – 2:54
- "New French Girlfriend" – 4:15
- "The Upper Classes" – 6:45
- "Chinese Bakery" – 3:05
- "A Sister Like You" – 2:48
- "Underground Movies" – 3:32
- "Life Classes / Life Model" – 4:02
- "Modern History" – 5:36
- "Daughter of a Child" – 2:36
- Free one-sided 7" (HUTL16)
- "Modern History" (acoustic version) – 3:24
- 2014 expanded edition disc 1 bonus tracks
- "Lenny Valentino (single version)"
- "Vacant Lot"
- "Car Crazy"
- "Disney World"
- "Lenny Valentino (original mix)"
- "Underground Movies (alternative mix)"
- "Brainchild (original version)"
- 2014 expanded edition disc 2
- "Government Bookstore"
- "Everything You Say Will Destroy You"
- "Chinese Bakery (acoustic)"
- "Modern History (acoustic)"
- "Upper Classes (BBC Radio 1 evening session 1994)"
- "Rich Man's Toy (BBC Radio 1 evening session 1994)"
- "Underground Movies (BBC Radio 1 evening session 1994)"
- "Everything You Say Will Destroy You (BBC Radio 1 evening session 1994)"
- "Lenny Valentino (Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 1 session 1994)"
- "Chinese Bakery (Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 1 Session 1994)"
- "New French Girlfriend (Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 1 session 1994)"
- "Modern History (Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 1 session 1994)"
- "How Could I Be Wrong (live at Leeds Town & Country 1993)"
- "Don't Trust The Stars (live at Leeds Town & Country 1993)"
- "The Upper Classes (live at Leeds Town & Country 1993)"
- "New French Girlfriend (live at Leeds Town & Country 1993)"
- "Showgirl (live at Leeds Town & Country 1993)"
- "Lenny Valentino (live at Leeds Town & Country 1993)"
- "Modern History (live at Leeds Town & Country 1993)"
- "Early Years (live at Leeds Town & Country 1993)"
Personnel
[edit]Adapted from the album booklet.[10]
- Luke Haines – guitar, piano, vocals
- Alice Readman – bass guitar
- James Banbury – cello, Hammond
- Barny Rockford – drums
Additional musicians
[edit]- Louise Elliot – sax
- Belinda Sykes – oboe
- Joe Beckett – percussion
Production
[edit]- Phil Vinall – producer, engineer
- Luke Haines – producer
- Pete Hoffman – assistant engineer
- Giles Hall – assistant engineer
- Stefan De Batselier – photography
- Peter Barrett – sleeve design
- Andrew Biscomb – sleeve design
References
[edit]Citations
- ^ Nissim, Mayer (11 April 2014). "The Auteurs' Cowboy, Murder Park and Bootboys LPs get reissues". Digital Spy. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ a b Fact Team (11 April 2014). "The Auteurs ready expanded reissues of Now I'm A Cowboy, After Murder Park and How I Learned To Love The Bootboys". Fact. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
- ^ a b Thompson 2000, p. 162
- ^ Anon. 1994, p. 1
- ^ Now I'm a Cowboy at AllMusic
- ^ a b Thompson 2000, p. 163
- ^ Tudor, Alexander (14 January 2009). "The Auteurs and their part in Britpop's downfall". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ Entertainment Weekly review
- ^ Mojo – 100 greatest singles of all time
- ^ a b Now I'm a Cowboy (Booklet). The Auteurs. Hut Recordings/Virgin. 1994. CDHUT 16/7243 8 39597 2 3.
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Sources
- Anon. (3 June 1994). "Modern rock" (PDF). Rock Airplay Monitor. 1 (24).
- Thompson, Dave (2000). Alternative Rock. Third Ear: The Essential Listening Companion. San Francisco, California: Miller Freeman Books. ISBN 0-87930-607-6.
External links
[edit]- Now I'm a Cowboy at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)