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2LP
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FREUD 146LP
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"Animal Pleasure + Tall In The Saddle brings together the complete recorded output of London Cowboys in a remastered 2LP edition, pressed on red vinyl and expanded with previously unreleased material. Originally issued in 1982 and 1984 respectively, these albums capture the band's raw, swaggering blend of punk, glam, and streetwise rock 'n' roll -- delivered with a loose, dangerous energy that reflects their deep roots in both the London and New York underground scenes. Tracks like 'Animal Pleasure,' 'Catcher in the Rye,' and 'Blue Murder' showcase a band equally indebted to classic rock attitude and first-wave punk urgency, bridging styles with an unpolished, live-wire feel. London Cowboys emerged directly from the late-1970s punk explosion, evolving out of The Idols, a New York-based outfit formed by Steve Dior, Barry Jones, and former Heartbreakers drummer Jerry Nolan. The Idols famously backed Sid Vicious during his final performances at Max's Kansas City, placing the group at the center of punk's most mythologized moments. As the project transitioned into London Cowboys, the lineup became a revolving door of high-profile players from the era, including Glen Matlock, Terry Chimes, and Tony James, along with connections to members of the New York Dolls and other key figures of the transatlantic punk scene. Deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of early punk, guitarist Barry Jones was also a promoter at legendary venues like The Roxy and Max's Kansas City, while Steve Dior embodied the era's restless, scene-hopping spirit. Their recordings reflect this lineage -- less concerned with polish than with capturing a moment defined by attitude, collaboration, and constant reinvention. This expanded reissue not only restores both albums with improved sound but also adds rare and unreleased tracks, offering a fuller picture of a band that existed at the crossroads of punk history."
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