Even Cowgirls Get the Blues cover

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

John Cale · 1987

26 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock · classical · folk rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-garde experimentation and rock accessibility, laced with haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kaleidoscopic emotional exploration
  • fragmented pacing with peaks
  • haunting melodies for reflection
  • in-order listening for cohesion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer steady, predictable rhythms
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'Even Cowgirls Get the Blues' marked John Cale's return to the forefront of alternative rock after a series of eclectic projects throughout the 1980s. It followed his 1985 album 'Animal Justice' and showcased both his experimental roots and commercial sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Brian Eno· Lou Reed· David Bowie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dance of the Seven Veils 5:10
  • 2 Helen of Troy 4:29
  • 3 Casey at the Bat
  • 4 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues 6:58
  • 5 Don't Know Why She Came 4:30
  • 6 Somebody Should Have Told 4:58
  • 7 Decade
  • 8 Magic and Lies

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