Leningrad Cowboys Go America cover

Leningrad Cowboys Go America

Leningrad Cowboys

55 min · 19 tracks · glam metal · comedy rock

A playful blend of rock and absurdity that parodies Americana through a Finnish lens.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful absurdity with quick bursts
  • short tracks for easy enjoyment
  • lighthearted sing-alongs with friends
  • quirky narratives for adventurous spirits
  • energetic pacing for lively gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of deep emotional weight
  • prefer long, cohesive soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1989, 'Leningrad Cowboys Go America' marked the Leningrad Cowboys' first international album, following their cult success in Finland. This project helped propel them into the global music scene, showcasing their unique comedic rock style influenced by both glam metal and traditional Finnish music.
Stylistic neighbors
Alice Cooper· Massacration· Hanoi Rocks

Tracklist

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

  • 1 L.A. Woman (short film) 4:58
  • 2 Marching 1:20
  • 3 Flight AY 105 2:12
  • 4 Thru the Wire (short film) 5:27
  • 5 Sunday Morning 3:02
  • 6 Highway 2:02
  • 7 Rocky VI (short film) 7:37
  • 8 Blue Swing 1:41
  • 9 On the Road 3:04
  • 10 That’s Allright 1:40
  • 11 Glamour Cowboy 2:04
  • 12 No Man’s Land 1:58
  • 13 Born to Be Wild 3:40
  • 14 Ten Lost Gringos 3:00
  • 15 Mambo From Säkkijärvi 2:02
  • 16 Desconsolado 3:30
  • 17 Ballad of the Leningrad Cowboy 2:40
  • 18 Tequila 1:11
  • 19 Chasing the Light 2:20

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata