COWSLINGER
''DELUXE''
MAR 9 2004
SHAKE IT RECORDS
31:00
1. Work Privilage/2:31
2. I Got Time/Tim Boykin, Cowslingers/3:16
3. Cheap Red Wine/2:02
4. Saltine/3:04
5. Whistlin' Bob/3:03
6. Catfish Krusty/2:36
7. Oh, the Wind and Rain/Traditional/4:11
8. Shut the Door/3:03
9. Bloodshot Eyes/Hank Penny/3:31
10. Drink, Fight, F*ck/G G Allin/3:33
REVIEW
by Steve Leggett
Ohio's Cowslingers play a potent mix of punk, country, and rockabilly, with elements of blues, garage rock, and even folk and surf tossed in for good measure. Although they temper themselves a bit on this release with banjos, fiddles, and accordions, it's still all about Bob Latina's furious Telecaster work and a general attitude that hitting the wall at top speed beats taking your time getting there. The opening track, "Work Privilege," pretty much sets the tone here, with singer Greg Miller joyfully bemoaning, "The judge blamed the alcohol/I blame the acid and the pot." Closing with a cover of G.G. Allin's hyperrealist anthem "Drink, Fight, Fuck," the Cowslingers aren't the least bit vague about lifestyle issues. In between they slow things down (at least relatively) to tackle the old folk tune "Oh, the Wind and Rain," which emerges as a country two-step waltz on steroids. The fiddles and banjos add interesting texture, but this sure isn't the way Pete Seeger would do this song, at least not sober, anyway.
BIOGRAPHY
By Jason McNeil
The Cowslingers were born when Greg Miller was accepted into Kent State University. Having performed in groups throughout his university years, mixing classic rock sounds with punk and also rockabilly. While touring around the university circuit, The Cowslingers developed a loyal following for an energetic live show and high-octane performances. In 1993, the group released its debut effort, an EP titled Bad Booze Rodeo, on Drink 'n Drive Records. In 1994, the debut album, Off the Wagon, was released to wide acclaim in rock and cowpunk circles. The Cowslingers released its second album the same year, That's Truckdriving. Constant touring throughout the Ohio area spread into dates on the East and West Coast. In 1995, Greg Miller asked his brother, Ken Miller, to fill in for the band's bass player. In 1996, A Fistful of Pesetas was the band's third album and more praise followed. Often compared to Reverend Horton Heat, Supersuckers, and Southern Culture on the Skids. In 1997, The Cowslingers released West Virginia Dog Track Boogie on Shake It Records. In 1999, the group was nominated by the Cleveland Free Times as Best Country Act and another album, Americana a Go Go, was released. The following year the same newspaper voted The Cowslingers Best Punk/Hardcore Act, demonstrating the group's adaptability. Two albums, Boot 'n' Rally and Coast to Coast, followed in 2000. In 2002, The Cowslingers released an album of rare tracks, titled Bull's Eye, on Orange Recordings.
''DELUXE''
MAR 9 2004
SHAKE IT RECORDS
31:00
1. Work Privilage/2:31
2. I Got Time/Tim Boykin, Cowslingers/3:16
3. Cheap Red Wine/2:02
4. Saltine/3:04
5. Whistlin' Bob/3:03
6. Catfish Krusty/2:36
7. Oh, the Wind and Rain/Traditional/4:11
8. Shut the Door/3:03
9. Bloodshot Eyes/Hank Penny/3:31
10. Drink, Fight, F*ck/G G Allin/3:33
REVIEW
by Steve Leggett
Ohio's Cowslingers play a potent mix of punk, country, and rockabilly, with elements of blues, garage rock, and even folk and surf tossed in for good measure. Although they temper themselves a bit on this release with banjos, fiddles, and accordions, it's still all about Bob Latina's furious Telecaster work and a general attitude that hitting the wall at top speed beats taking your time getting there. The opening track, "Work Privilege," pretty much sets the tone here, with singer Greg Miller joyfully bemoaning, "The judge blamed the alcohol/I blame the acid and the pot." Closing with a cover of G.G. Allin's hyperrealist anthem "Drink, Fight, Fuck," the Cowslingers aren't the least bit vague about lifestyle issues. In between they slow things down (at least relatively) to tackle the old folk tune "Oh, the Wind and Rain," which emerges as a country two-step waltz on steroids. The fiddles and banjos add interesting texture, but this sure isn't the way Pete Seeger would do this song, at least not sober, anyway.
BIOGRAPHY
By Jason McNeil
The Cowslingers were born when Greg Miller was accepted into Kent State University. Having performed in groups throughout his university years, mixing classic rock sounds with punk and also rockabilly. While touring around the university circuit, The Cowslingers developed a loyal following for an energetic live show and high-octane performances. In 1993, the group released its debut effort, an EP titled Bad Booze Rodeo, on Drink 'n Drive Records. In 1994, the debut album, Off the Wagon, was released to wide acclaim in rock and cowpunk circles. The Cowslingers released its second album the same year, That's Truckdriving. Constant touring throughout the Ohio area spread into dates on the East and West Coast. In 1995, Greg Miller asked his brother, Ken Miller, to fill in for the band's bass player. In 1996, A Fistful of Pesetas was the band's third album and more praise followed. Often compared to Reverend Horton Heat, Supersuckers, and Southern Culture on the Skids. In 1997, The Cowslingers released West Virginia Dog Track Boogie on Shake It Records. In 1999, the group was nominated by the Cleveland Free Times as Best Country Act and another album, Americana a Go Go, was released. The following year the same newspaper voted The Cowslingers Best Punk/Hardcore Act, demonstrating the group's adaptability. Two albums, Boot 'n' Rally and Coast to Coast, followed in 2000. In 2002, The Cowslingers released an album of rare tracks, titled Bull's Eye, on Orange Recordings.
