Machine Fish
Artist: Galactic Cowboys
Label: Metal Blade Records
Released: 1996
Type: Full-Length
Rating: This album has not yet been rated.
After briefly breaking up, the band reorganized with Wally Farkas on guitars and a new recording contract with Metal Blade Records. The band released a third album, Machine Fish January 30th, 1996.
The album is heavier, more straightforward, and less progressive than their previous releases. Cornerstone praised Ben Huggins' vocals, stating that his voice "scrapes across your ears with an intensity usually reserved for those being eaten alive by great white sharks.
The artwork depicts a "machine fish", which is actually a garbage sculpture made by bassist Monty Colvin, complete with turning indicator light bulbs for eyes.
The song "Red Sun" actually dates back to 1989. Versions of the song were recorded for the self-titled album and Space In Your Face, but a re-worked version of the song made the cut for Machine Fish.
The Japanese version of this album contained the bonus track "It's Raining (Again)".
Produced by Alan Doss.
Executive producer: Brian Slagel.
Recorded and mixed at Rivendell Recorders, Houston, TX.
Engineered by Ryan Birsinger.
Lineup
Ben Huggins - Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitars/Harmonica
Wally Farkas (Xenuphobe) - Guitars/Vocals/Keyboards
Monty Colvin (The Awful Truth) - Bass/Vocals
Alan Doss (The Awful Truth) - Drums/Vocals/Piano
Songs
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