| The Original Cowboy | ||||
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| Demo album by Against Me! | ||||
| Released | July 7, 2009 | |||
| Recorded | July 15, 2003 at Goldentone Studios in Gainesville, Florida | |||
| Genre | Punk rock | |||
| Length | 22:11 | |||
| Label | Fat Wreck Chords | |||
| Producer | Rob McGregor | |||
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On July 7, 2009 Fat Wreck Chords released the entire July 15, 2003 demo session for Against Me! as the Eternal Cowboy under the title The Original Cowboy. The recordings were mastered in 2009 by Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta at The Lodge. Reflecting on the session, Gabel remarked that "The Original Cowboy was only meant to be a trial run, but, listening to it today, there's a part of me that feels foolish for ever recording these songs a second time." The label posted an MP3 of the demo version of "Unsubstantiated Rumors (Are Good Enough for Me to Base My Life On)" for free download prior to the album's release.
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