Sultan of Squat, by The Cowboys

Sultan of Squat

by The Cowboys

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dcdirkzwager The more recent the record, the bigger the sixties/seventies influences. This record is an amazing punky powerpop record that feels like a trip through time. Highly recommended.

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1.	The Sultan of Squat 01:54 video	buy track
2.	Raining Sour Grapes 01:55	buy track
3.	She's Not Your Baby Anymore 03:23	buy track
4.	Goetta Fest Calamity Song 02:41	buy track
5.	McClure 01:17	buy track
6.	Red Head Playa 02:12	buy track
7.	Token Drifter 02:01	buy track
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9.	Sick High Heels 01:25	buy track
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11.	Johnny Drives A Beater 02:03	buy track
12.	Phoebe from HR 02:49	buy track
13.	American Boy 02:01	buy track

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Everybody’s here, so let’s play ball! Tried and true rock n' roll stalwarts The Cowboys return after a brief hiatus with their delightful sixth LP, “Sultan of Squat”. This grounded yet adventurous new album marks the reunion of the original lineup, featuring Keith Harman (vocals/keys), Mark McWhirter (Guitar), Zackery Worcel (Bass), and Jordan Tarantino (drums). It is nothing short of a glorious return to form, a long player hoping to bring a smile to the ears of listeners.

“Sultan of Squat” furthers the band's trajectory into themselves, polishing off thirteen songs filled with dubious characters, whimsical retreats, and even the odd love song. As with previous releases, The Cowboys refuse to make their bed in any single genre. Lead track, “The Sultan of Squat'' opens the album with an earworm salute to America’s pastime while lofting a lyrical curveball of dark, defeated humor. The boys kick it into high gear, playing with the finesse and dexterity ten years as a band instills. It's automatic - whether they're launching into classic Midwestern garage punk (“Raining Sour Grapes”), dialing things back to piano-driven power pop (“Token Drifter”), or western slide guitar pop-rock ballads ("She's Not Your Baby Anymore"), The Cowboys are simply incredible across “Sultan of Squat”.

This could well be The Cowboys' finest hour as a group, and six albums in - that's no easy feat. The best of the Midwest is back under the bright lights, pouring collective blood, sweat, and tears into a sound equal parts then and now.

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released August 25, 2023

Keith Harman - Lead Vocals, Keys
Zack Worcel - Bass Guitar, Backup Vocals
Mark McWhirter - Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals, Glockenspiel
Jordan Tarantino - Drums, Aux Percussion, Backup Vocals

Special thanks:
Peter Doyle - slide guitar on "She's Not Your Baby Anymore"
Ramekin Multicup - cover type
Alice Knipstine - photography, clay head

Recorded at Russian Recording in Bloomington, IN
Engineering, Mixing, and Production - Damion Schiralli
Mastering - Mikey Young
Artwork - Zack & Jordan

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Tried and true rock n' roll stalwarts The Cowboys return after a brief hiatus with their delightful sixth LP, “Sultan of Squat”.

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