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Released 20 years ago this November

The Greatest Cowboy Movie Never Made

The Saints · 2006

126 min · 55 tracks · punk rock

A raw blend of punk energy and melodic sensibilities, this album captures the spirit of rebellion with a touch of nostalgia.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Simple Love — This track encapsulates the album's blend of catchy melodies and punk attitude, showcasing the band's knack for storytelling within a vibrant musical framework.
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    Always Always — With its driving rhythm and reflective lyrics, this song highlights the emotional depth present throughout the album while retaining an energetic edge.
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    Miss Wonderful — This track stands out for its infectious chorus and sharp wit, perfectly embodying the band's signature blend of humor and heart.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • raw energy for rebellious spirits
  • nostalgic melodies with urgency
  • short bursts of catchy anthems
  • playful irreverence and spontaneity
  • for late-night adventures

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking polished, refined sounds
  • prefer longer, cohesive pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, The Greatest Cowboy Movie Never Made marked The Saints' return after a long hiatus, serving as their first studio album since 1990's All Fools Day. This record showcased a matured sound while still echoing their punk roots, reflecting their evolution as artists over the decades.
Stylistic neighbors
The Damned· The Stooges· X-Ray Spex

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Simple Love 3:39
  • 2 Don't Send Me Roses
  • 3 Miss Wonderful 3:33
  • 4 On the Waterfront
  • 6 Miss Wonderful
  • 7 Always Always 3:52
  • 8 Paradise 3:44
  • 9 Let's Pretend 3:28
  • 10 Somebody 3:55
  • 11 Monkeys Let Go
  • 12 Mystery Dream 3:51
  • 13 Simple Love
  • 14 Ballad 4:25
  • 16 In the Mirror 3:50

Disc 2

  • 1 Follow the Leader 3:43
  • 2 Rescue 2:37
  • 3 Senile Dementia 5:13
  • 4 Casablanca 3:52
  • 5 Curtains 3:43
  • 6 Come On 2:54
  • 7 1000 Faces 3:05
  • 8 Animal 2:24
  • 9 Out in the Jungle 2:54
  • 10 Beginning of the Tomato Party 5:14
  • 11 Out of Sight Out of Mind 3:12
  • 12 Simple Love 4:20
  • 13 Dizzy Miss Lizzy 3:29
  • 14 Gypsy Woman 2:56
  • 15 Call It Mine 4:28
  • 16 Don't Send Me Roses 6:26

Disc 3

  • 1 Down the Drain 2:28
  • 2 Walk Away 2:58
  • 3 Photograph 3:54
  • 4 Hour 5:42
  • 5 Angels 3:34
  • 6 Imagination 2:56
  • 7 Only Time
  • 8 Someone to Tell Me 2:47
  • 9 Heavy Metal
  • 10 Ghost Ships 3:42
  • 11 Wrapped Up and Blue 3:34

Disc 4

  • 1 Miss Wonderful
  • 2 Mystery Dream
  • 3 Always Always
  • 4 This Perfect Day
  • 5 Prisoner
  • 6 Gypsy Woman
  • 7 On the Waterfront
  • 8 Messin' With the Kid
  • 9 Call It Mine
  • 10 No Time
  • 11 Dizzy Miss Lizzy
  • 12 Lipstick on Your Collar
  • 13 Simple Love
  • 14 Know Your Product

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