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Metallus Maximus � Maximus Archivus � Classic Album Of The Day Archive (Moderator: Hellboy)
Classic Album of the Day 1/9/09- Pantera- Cowboys From Hell

[Klschmann]

1. Cowboys From Hell   
2. Primal Concrete Sledge   
3. Psycho Holiday   
4. Heresy   
5. Cemetary Gates
6. Domination   
7. Shattered
8. Clash With Reality   
9. Medicine Man
10. Message in Blood
11. Sleep, The
12. The Art of Shredding

This is Part 2 of my series of "Bands that I only like one album from, but that album is certainly in my Top 30 or so all time"

I friggen LOVE this album.  I remember being blown away the first time I heard it shortly after it came out.  It was just what the doctor ordered for me so to speak.  Great mix of fantastic riffs with some awesome vocals by Anselmo.

My favorite tune always changes, today it's Psycho Holiday. 

Oddly enough, I never could get into any other Pantera (or Pantara if you're lesbo  ).  I was always intrigued at how they got heavier with each record, but I continued to feel that the songwriting suffered as a result.  Just not as memorable overall.  I enjoy tunes from all Pantera albums, just not as a whole like I enjoy this one.  Plus, I love Anselmo's singing thrashy voice, not so much the tough redneck voice.

For me, this is one of those albums that when it comes on you don't play it just once.  You have to play it at least twice.  That's the mark of a great album.  When you've heard it thousands of times and when it's done the only thing you want to do is listen to it again.

And yes, Exhorder blahblahblahblah.

[Venom]

 
F@#$ING LOVE this album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   my favorite by the band!! While it does not contain my favorite song by them (that is actually a hairband sounding song  ) this is a wicked sounding album from start to finish. 
Great choice Thor!  I was blown away the first time I heard this.  I could not believe this band had progressed so much from the Power Metal album to Cowboys from Hell. Being a fan from their beginnings, I was so proud for them.

[Metal_King]

SOme of these songs get played regularly between face offs.   

[Venom]

SOme of these songs get played regularly between face offs.   

Cemetery Gates???

[Dr. Heathen Scum]

I dig it, but have not spun it in ages. Need to change that 

[Pelata]

Very good record and deserving of all the accolades is receives!

RESPECT!!!

 

[Klschmann]

I've listened to this 4 times today. 

[Hellboy]

Amazing album! 

What a step-up from Power Metal!!! Like a whole different band really... And that Terry Date production was such a wall of sound.
PANTERA catapulted themslelves at the forefront of the metal scene with this one.

The title track, Primal Concrete Sledge, Domination and The Art Of Shredding are probably my faves, but the whole album is great.
Although, I always have a hard time deciding if I like Cowboys From Hell or Vulgar Display Of Power better...

[Klschmann]

I've still never heard the pre-Cowboys material. 

[Metal_King]

SOme of these songs get played regularly between face offs.   

Cemetery Gates???

I believe I have.......

CFH
PCS
Heresy
Domination
Clash With Reality....on the computer.

[Pelata]

The guys in my band at the time flipped out over the guitar and drum sounds on that album...

[moshdrum69]

An absolutely stellar album from start to finish,,,,,

[mak28]

I've still never heard the pre-Cowboys material. 

A buddy of mine has Power Metal and it's an excellent Judas Priest style album.  Phil's vocals rule and are as excellent as you'd expect considering how good he sounded on Cowboys.  I wish I had those just to open some people's eyes to the band's origin.  I wouldn't be surprised if I enjoyed some of it as well.  I've heard good things about I Am The Night.

As for the classic at hand, Cowboys is a solid album with some incredible songs.  I like the fact that they still have a crap load of melody, Dime's solos are traditional and tasteful and Phil really sings.  Not a bad song on it.  It's untainted and not nearly as pretentious as what was to come.  After this album their attitude spent the rest of their career competing with the music for the spotlight. 

Even so, it's second to The Great Southern Trendkill on my Pantera list.  For some reason I've always loved TGST.  I'm not even a big fan of this band.  Those two are the only two I listen out of their widely known material.

[Venom]

Amazing album! 

What a step-up from Power Metal!!! Like a whole different band really...

hence why they didn't claim to have made the albums prior to Cowboys

[The True Fortress]

I've still never heard the pre-Cowboys material. 

... it's second to The Great Southern Trendkill.

That's my favourite, as well. VDoP number two. But Cowboys From Hell is incredible, yes. A true milestone album in the annals of heavy metal rock. Dimebag was such a talent. Hails!