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Album Review: Job for a Cowboy – 
DEMONOCRACY

Album Review: Job for a Cowboy

DEMONOCRACY

Metal Blade Records

Almost a decade into the world of metal, Job for a Cowboy has set some major bars and shown the world what a group of young kids from Arizona can turn into. Releasing its 4th full-length studio album Demonocracy, Job for a Cowboy has come back with what some might consider its best yet. Starting things off with the previously released EP Gloom in 2011, Job for a Cowboy added two new members- guitarist Tony Sannicandro and bassist Nick Schendzielos (Cephalic Carnage)- resulting in the emergence of new sounds, styles and songs.

Fans of JFAC circa 2005 or 2007 will agree that during that era the songs had heavier double kicks and deeper vocals giving the music that chest pounding, punch to the face feeling- an impression somewhat lacking on this album. When you first listen to Demonocracy you will notice the guitars are sped up with more sweeps and clean constructed solos. Track 2 “Nourishment Through Bloodshed’, track 6 “The Manipulation Stream” and the final track “Tarnished Gluttony”; all show different points where Al Glassman and youngster Tony Sannicandro have gone with their creativity. For some this will be a blessing while others will miss the not-so-clean guitars.

Demonocracy doesn’t bring a whole new style to Job for a Cowboy but rather a musical style that has taken 9 years to find. Continuing on from the sounds of Gloom, musically, Job for a Cowboy has also carried on with old habits lyrically. Singer Davy visited a familiar place basing the lyrics off political themes and the ever confrontational War Industry.

Job for a Cowboy is a band that will never slow down or do things with minimal effort. Demonocracy is an example of what relentless work and passion can do.

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By Taylor Ell

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