Released 30 years ago
The Speed of Cattle
Archers of Loaf · 1996
60 min · 18 tracks · indie rock
Raw, angular guitar riffs collide with frenetic drums and sardonic lyrics in a quintessential indie rock experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with peaks
- short bursts of energy
- sardonic humor throughout tracks
- engaging for active listening
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 27, 1996, 'The Speed of Cattle' came shortly after Archers of Loaf's acclaimed debut album, 'Ickey Mettle.' This release solidified their position within the indie rock scene, showcasing their distinctive sound and lyrical wit during a time of growing interest in alternative music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Superchunk· Guided by Voices· The Promise Ring
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wrong 3:50
- 2 South Carolina 3:33
- 3 Web in Front 2:08
- 4 Bathroom 1:45
- 5 Tatyana 4:43
- 6 What Did You Expect? 3:12
- 7 Ethel Merman 2:42
- 8 Funnelhead 2:51
- 9 Quinn Beast 3:42
- 10 Telepathic Traffic 3:04
- 11 Don’t Believe the Good News 4:49
- 12 Smokin’ Pot in the Hot City 3:17
- 13 Mutes in the Steeple 2:06
- 14 Revenge 2:47
- 15 Bacteria 6:30
- 16 Freezing Point 2:47
- 17 Powerwalker 3:37
- 18 Backwash 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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