Don't Let the Extra Tracks Fool You
08/31/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Every "Cowboy" release I've ever seen in the US has "Rapture" and "Magic Moments". Certainly, it contains fine ballads, but only a couple of songs worth dancing to, and you can't dance to those unless you buy the dance remixes! This album had to grow on me before I could listen to it entirely. Much like the two Erasure albums before it, "Cowboy" contains haunting melodies I love to sing along to. If "Innocents" was your favorite, stay away from this. If you loved "Erasure 1996" or "I Say I Say I Say" then you'll like "Cowboy""
Excellent CD musically and technically
06/10/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Much of the CD is not for dancing, but is undoubtedly one of Erasure's most mature works. Vince Clark's writing is very advanced artistically; the engineering is top notch- the sound seems to fill up your head and play between your ears instead of pounding at the center of your forehead.Favorite track: Treasure. Why? It's a great driving song! If you get a chance, put on this song when you happen to be driving in the mountains!My only beef with the CD is that I happen to HATE the Magic Moments song! But that's just me... most others I know love it.Vince and Andy: PLEASE do a remake of Vince's "Only You"!"