--- product_id: 96581022 title: "Be The Cowboy" price: "£16.05" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/96581022-be-the-cowboy store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Be The Cowboy **Price:** £16.05 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Be The Cowboy - **How much does it cost?** £16.05 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/96581022-be-the-cowboy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description a Review: THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THAR TRACKS - At the start of her song 'Me And My Husband,' incredibly gifted singer songwriter Mitski emits a huge exasperated sigh. Could it be that like previous reviewer Mark S. she too is disappointed by the muted response on desertcart thus far for her unmissable new album 'Be The Cowboy'? When those reviews do eventually start to roll in, it's a dead certainty that someone will gripe about the record's 32 minute playing time. 'Puberty 2', the excellent album that introduced this listener to the talents of Mitski is actually of similar length ; and they do say after all that less is more.... Adopting fictional personas for 'Be The Cowboy', Mitski moves away from the candid soul baring and biting introspection of 'Puberty 2'; the end result being a triumph of an album bristling with pop sensibility. Wall to wall with 80'S synth doodling, tinkling keys and organ, melodic picking and of course THAT seductive voice, the 14 tracks here would in a sane world make this lady a household name. These wonderful traits are perfectly illustrated by 'Nobody', a beautifully sung mix of 70's soft rock and disco elements that somehow make the state of loneliness seem uplifting. As usual, all the instruments are played by Mitski and producer Patrick Hyland, save for some spirited horn contributors that do the stomping 'Why Didn't You Stop Me?' and 'Remember My Name' no harm whatsoever. Frequently compared with St.Vincent, Mitski does at least share the latter's aptitude on the guitar, and she colours this album with catchy jangling and curt stabs when the fancy takes her. Taking to the piano to play the resigned, dutiful wife on 'Me And My Husband, Mitski's sense of irony shines through, and the "sigh" I mentioned earlier makes perfect sense : ..."and I am the idiot with the painted face in the corner , taking up space". Elsewhere on 'Washing Machine Heart', she enacts the wronged woman seemingly tolerating her partner's infidelity : "Baby though I've closed my eyes, I know who you pretend I am". Awash with swirling synths and a Goldfrappish electro rhythm backing track, the song is over all too quickly. Likewise the countryish self loathing of 'Lonesome Love', which I guarantee will leave you wanting more. Other highlights include the pining 'Pink In The Night', a tale of fading, unreciprocated love and 'A Pearl', whose building guitars and dramatic horn flourishes further emphasise the sentiment of passion going off the boil. From behind the metaphor of an oft visited High School Reunion, Two Slow Dancers' gently ease the album to a close, with it's poignant lyrics questioning our mortality to a moving soundtrack of synthesised strings. With the mass majority of music critics already lauding 'Be The Cowboy' as one of the top albums of 2018 and Mitski's best to date, I think it would be a great disservice to pass her and this music off as 'wacky' or 'quirky' as I know some people lazily do. Like the character Mitski urges us to be in the album title, she can proudly leave town and head off into the sunset with her head held high. Thoroughly recommended. Review: Amazed! - Tried in vain to aquire this album, not successful but ordered here and recieved so quickly and great quality, thank you! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07D3H67CX | | Best Sellers Rank | 6,905 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) 156 in Indie & Lo-Fi 197 in Post Rock | | Country of origin | Germany | | Customer reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,649) | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Label | Dead Oceans | | Manufacturer | Dead Oceans | | Manufacturer reference | DOCCD 150 | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 14.2 x 12.5 x 0.89 cm; 36 g | ## Images ![Be The Cowboy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OfXQOiR9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THERE'S GOLD IN THEM THAR TRACKS *by K***E on 28 September 2018* At the start of her song 'Me And My Husband,' incredibly gifted singer songwriter Mitski emits a huge exasperated sigh. Could it be that like previous reviewer Mark S. she too is disappointed by the muted response on Amazon thus far for her unmissable new album 'Be The Cowboy'? When those reviews do eventually start to roll in, it's a dead certainty that someone will gripe about the record's 32 minute playing time. 'Puberty 2', the excellent album that introduced this listener to the talents of Mitski is actually of similar length ; and they do say after all that less is more.... Adopting fictional personas for 'Be The Cowboy', Mitski moves away from the candid soul baring and biting introspection of 'Puberty 2'; the end result being a triumph of an album bristling with pop sensibility. Wall to wall with 80'S synth doodling, tinkling keys and organ, melodic picking and of course THAT seductive voice, the 14 tracks here would in a sane world make this lady a household name. These wonderful traits are perfectly illustrated by 'Nobody', a beautifully sung mix of 70's soft rock and disco elements that somehow make the state of loneliness seem uplifting. As usual, all the instruments are played by Mitski and producer Patrick Hyland, save for some spirited horn contributors that do the stomping 'Why Didn't You Stop Me?' and 'Remember My Name' no harm whatsoever. Frequently compared with St.Vincent, Mitski does at least share the latter's aptitude on the guitar, and she colours this album with catchy jangling and curt stabs when the fancy takes her. Taking to the piano to play the resigned, dutiful wife on 'Me And My Husband, Mitski's sense of irony shines through, and the "sigh" I mentioned earlier makes perfect sense : ..."and I am the idiot with the painted face in the corner , taking up space". Elsewhere on 'Washing Machine Heart', she enacts the wronged woman seemingly tolerating her partner's infidelity : "Baby though I've closed my eyes, I know who you pretend I am". Awash with swirling synths and a Goldfrappish electro rhythm backing track, the song is over all too quickly. Likewise the countryish self loathing of 'Lonesome Love', which I guarantee will leave you wanting more. Other highlights include the pining 'Pink In The Night', a tale of fading, unreciprocated love and 'A Pearl', whose building guitars and dramatic horn flourishes further emphasise the sentiment of passion going off the boil. From behind the metaphor of an oft visited High School Reunion, Two Slow Dancers' gently ease the album to a close, with it's poignant lyrics questioning our mortality to a moving soundtrack of synthesised strings. With the mass majority of music critics already lauding 'Be The Cowboy' as one of the top albums of 2018 and Mitski's best to date, I think it would be a great disservice to pass her and this music off as 'wacky' or 'quirky' as I know some people lazily do. Like the character Mitski urges us to be in the album title, she can proudly leave town and head off into the sunset with her head held high. Thoroughly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazed! *by C***W on 6 January 2024* Tried in vain to aquire this album, not successful but ordered here and recieved so quickly and great quality, thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOOD *by D***R on 2 March 2025* Works fine came on timd --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/96581022-be-the-cowboy](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/96581022-be-the-cowboy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*