''Sacred Cow'' is an album by

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, released in 1996. It contains "Whoever You Are," a #16 hit on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was used in a

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commercial, in 2001.

Critical reception

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'' called the album "another fine, goofunky mess, chockful of weird hooks and dance-feverish energy." ''

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'' wrote that the band "is carving out a place devoted to fey weirdness, edgy grooves, and realityskewing lyrics." ''

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'' wrote: "''Sacred Cow'' continues the duo’s tactful progression towards a modern version of Steely Dan-dom."

Track listing

All songs written by Tommy Jordan &

Greg Kurstin Gregory Allen Kurstin (born May 14, 1969) is an American record producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. He has won nine Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year, Non-Classical in 2017 and 2018, and written and produced four songs t ...

, except as noted. #"Granddad's Opening Address" – 0:29 #"Whoever You Are" – 4:33 #"Lotta Stuff" (Jordan) – 3:10 #"Century Plant 2000" – 6:17 #"Sacred Cow" (Jordan) – 5:02 #"House of Usher (Inside)" (Jordan) – 3:58 #"Don't Close the Door" – 4:10 #"Such a Beautiful Night" (Jordan) – 3:53 #"She Withers" – 4:09 #"Las Vegas with the Lights Out" – 3:27 #"Mem" (Jordan) – 4:39 #"Shed" (Jordan) – 3:45 #"Gina" – 2:45

References

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