''Machine Fish'' is the third studio album from
heavy metal band
Galactic Cowboys
Galactic Cowboys are an American heavy metal band based in Houston, Texas. They combine progressive metal with a vocal style influenced by The Beatles and the heavy playing style of thrash bands such as Anthrax. They have been described as "pos ...
and their first for
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is an American independent record label founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The US office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distrib ...
. The album is heavier, more straightforward, and less progressive than their previous release.
''Cornerstone'' praised Ben Huggins' vocals, stating that his voice "scrapes across your ears with an intensity usually reserved for those being eaten alive by
great white shark
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Notes
*The artwork depicts a "machine fish", which is actually a garbage sculpture made by bassist Monty Colvin, complete with turning indicator light bulbs for eyes.
*The song "Red Sun" actually dates back to 1989. Versions of the song were recorded for the
self-titled album and ''
Space In Your Face
''Space In Your Face'' is the second studio album from heavy metal band Galactic Cowboys
Galactic Cowboys are an American heavy metal band based in Houston, Texas. They combine progressive metal with a vocal style influenced by The Beatle ...
'', but a re-worked version of the song made the cut for ''Machine Fish''.
*The Japanese version of this album contained the bonus track "It's Raining (Again)".
Track listing
Personnel
*Ben Huggins - Vocals, guitar
*Wally Farkas - Guitar, vocals, keys
*Monty Colvin - Bass, vocals
*Alan Doss - Drums, vocals, keys
References
External links
Machine Fish lyrics
1996 albums
Galactic Cowboys albums
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