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Cows

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Cows were a post-hardcore/noise rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band formed in 1987 and disbanded in 1998. They were known for a unique mixture of punk rock played with large amounts of noise and surreal humour; their music is often considered noise rock. Their CD releases are often difficult to find, as most of them are out of print, with the exception of Whorn and Orphan's Tragedy. Some of their albums were never released in CD format. After disbanding, Shannon Selberg went on to front The Heroine Sheiks.

The band has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue, recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue. Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.

The band was formed in 1986 by Kevin Rutmanis on bass, Thor Eisentrager on guitar, then front man Norm Rogers and on drums Kevin's younger brother Sandris Rutmanis. Norm Rogers left the band in January 1987 to dedicate his time to drumming for the Jayhawks, returning in 1990 as the drummer. Shannon Selberg become the front man in February 1987. Sandris left the band in January 1989.

from Wikipedia (2021)


released: 1989
Amphetamine Reptile - AAR 89163
(LP) (cassette) (CD)

 

Cows
daddy has a tail !




Produced by David B Livingstone


released:  1990 Amphetamine Reptile - AAR 89187 (LP) (cassette) (CD)

released: 1990
Amphetamine Reptile - AAR 89187
(LP) (cassette) (CD)

Cows
Effete and Impudent Snobs


Produced by Dave Vandersteen and Cows
Recorded at Mac’s Shitty Studio by Tim Mac


 

"what." a local music tv show #33 with The Cows (March 18, 1995)

 

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