Cowboy Mouth Albums (11)
What The Critics Say
The indie and mainstream scenes won't have anything to do with them anymore, but the scrappy Cowboy Mouth seems more at ease than ever with their place in world. The satisfying Uh-Oh is the band's ninth release and first since the one-two punch of being dropped by a major label and the departure of bassist Rob Savoy. The trippy and electronica-colored cover of "Tomorrow Never Knows" that opens the album is promising enough, but the Mouth really turns it on for the self-penned tunes that follow. With other members contributing a couple less songs than usual, the bulk of the album contains drummer and lead singer Fred LeBlanc's whimsical, energetic, and hook-filled songs. It gives the album more focus than the band's prior releases and LeBlanc's writing and enthusiastic delivery keeps getting better. The hyper and humorous "Friends," the perfect pop "So Much the Better," and the hooky title track are all top notch and will no doubt become staples of the band's stellar live shows. The more straightforward and introspective songs written by guitarists Paul Sanchez and John Thomas Griffith help round out the album. Cocksure, catchy, and fun, Uh-Oh gives the legion of Cowboy Mouth faithful a great reason to jump in the ticket line again. ~ David Jeffries, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Cowboy Mouth just wasn't made for these times, but they're inextricably part of them. They are very much a product of the late '90s, dabbling in lightly funky beats, loud post-grunge guitars, soulful funk, rap-like alliteration, postmodern jokes, and loose-limbed jams, but their spirit seems to be from another era, when groups toured for months and years on end. In short, they're a bit like a cross of Sister Hazel and Barenaked Ladies, tempered with the soul and character of a '70s journeyman band. That makes them somewhat less than hip, but on their third major-label album, Easy, they're more interesting than some of the trad rock and jam bands they're usually grouped with. That doesn't mean that they're easier to digest for listeners not acclimated to this sound; the occasionally overwrought singing, occasionally pedestrian songwriting, and the occasional joke, plus the too carefully considered production keeps Easy at a bit of a distance for the uninitiated. Still, it's hardly a bad record and the best moments do show that the group members are capable songwriters (the bouncing, Brit-styled "Everybody Loves Jill" is a clever highlight), and the whole thing suggests that they would be a really good live band. But here, they only show part of their potential. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
'All You Need Is Live'
Release Date 3/7/2000
Tracks 16
Label Cowboy Mouth
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What The Critics Say
Cowboy Mouth isn't a band that's easy to pin down. Its members may hail from New Orleans, but nothing on Mercyland takes an overtly New Orleans-sounding approach to rock. The unpredictable band often favors a laid-back, Eagles-ish type of sound, but they cab also be gritty and R&B-minded at times. The thing that ties the variety of songs together is a passion for strong melodies, which you'll hear whether Cowboy Mouth is getting into a laid-back guitar pop groove on "Turn Me On," "Lovers or Friends," and "Only One of Us," or getting funky and R&B-ish on "Drummer Man" and the hyper "Why Ya Wanna Do Me?," both of which recall the days of blue-eyed soul stars like the Spencer Davis Group and Rare Earth. Meanwhile, things get slightly David Bowie-ish on the edgy "Everyone Is Waiting." Cowboy Mouth has a definite asset in producer Michael Barbiero; having worked with the likes of other melody based rockers such as Counting Crows and Blues Traveler, Barbiero was a logical choice for this engaging CD. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
'Mouthin' Off Live'
Release Date 3/25/1997
Tracks 13
Label Monkey Hill
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What The Critics Say
This is passionate, professional rock from a tight quartet whose members seem to enjoy playing their all-original material en masse. You wouldn't know from their sound that they're from New Orleans. The first track leads off like Omar and the Howlers from Texas. While most of the songs here are smoking hot, "Maggie Don't Two-Step" is a waste of time for this talented band. ~ Mark Allan, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
Cowboy Mouth's major label debut Are You With Me is a fiery fusion of roots music, ranging from rockabilly and blues to country, cajun and R&B. Though they weren't able to capture the reckless energy of their wild, careening live shows on Are With me, Cowboy Mouth retains their punky edge. This isn't revivalism -- this is a raw, rockin' party. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
'It Means Escape'
Release Date 11/14/1994
Tracks 16
Label Monkey Hill
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