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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

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