THREE FINGER COWBOY
Hooray For Love (Daemon)
Reviewed by Eric Steiner

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Three Finger Cowboy's second Daemon CD, Hooray For Love, begins with a powerful synth-driven "Foot of Snow," and continues through 12 other tracks that feature Katherine McElroy's unique vocals backed by a trio that's got power pop and punk down cold. "Feeling Lucky," "The Lion Tamer," "The Boy Who Can't Win," and "The Fastest Kid in School" owe more than hard-driving riffs and catchy refrains to late 70's masters of power pop like Bram Tchaikovsky or Rockpile. If those references aren't Y2K compliant enough, file Three Finger Cowboy up alongside some of the best new pop found anywhere, indie or not. On "Millionaires," Three Finger Cowboy is hoping for "heavy rotation on the radio station" and I hope they get more than their share. The band's story, complete with Pez, senior citizens and used heroin (don't ask), and a 62-piece drum kit and caffeine addiction is a rollicking read at http://www.daemon.com. The label has put Hooray For Love online: check it out and head straight for the alt.rock, power pop, or indie racks. No matter where you'll find Hooray for Love, Three Finger Cowboy'll sure create power pop memories. Just like the old days of the late 70's, but better.

Track List:

A Foot of Snow * Today is the Day * The Lion Tamer * The Fastest Kid in School * Baby I'm A Start * The Boy Who Can't Win * Trouble Yum I'm A Pretty Kitty (You're A Porcupine) * Millionaires * The Rage * Never Did You Ever * Feeling Lucky * 4th Of July

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