"Bad" by Cowboy Mouth from the album Mercyland. 1998.
Let's tone it down again. "Bad" grooves its way through sultry lyrics in an undertoned construction. It never quite reaches that build-up you expect it to, instead teasing the prospect of a massive dynamic change. Similarly, the lyrics describe the taunt of a man lusting after a female. It's very tongue-in-cheek, and yet that very quality sparks its appeal. You can play it with a sly smirk for your partner, or use it as a feel-good singalong. It works for many situations because of the quirky backbone stretching from start to finish.
Cowboy Mouth itself happens to be a joyous band. Hailing from N'awlins (Who Dat!), their library contains many upbeat and plucky numbers, but has some some good slowies to balance the scale. Among the eccentricities, one of the main singers for the group is the drummer. When I saw the band perform live, the drumstand found its home on the front of the stage instead of its usual shadows. Besdies this point of interest, Cowboy Mouth live shows also bring audience participation to the forefront as well. All in all, a wonderful band.
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