Fight Songs is the fourth studio album by American alternative country band Old 97's, first released on April 27, 1999. It features the song "Murder (Or a Heart Attack)", which was ranked #176 on Blender magazine's list of "500 Greatest Songs From 1980-2005."[11]
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Studio album by Old 97's | ||||
Released | April 27, 1999 | |||
Recorded | Kingsway in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |||
Genre | Country rock, alternative country, alternative rock, power pop | |||
Length | 46:45 | |||
Label | Elektra | |||
Producer | Andrew Williams | |||
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Entertainment Weekly | A−[4] |
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Pitchfork | 4.0/10[6] |
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Spin | 7/10[9] |
The Village Voice | A[10] |
The group's second record on Elektra Records, Fight Songs is more slick and pop-oriented than the group's previous efforts, a trend continued on 2001's Satellite Rides. The song "Crash on the Barrelhead" is rumored to be targeted at alt-country rival, Ryan Adams,[12] while "Murder ..." was inspired by a cat owned by singer Miller's roommate in Los Angeles.[13]
All songs written by Rhett Miller, Ken Bethea, Murry Hammond and Philip Peeples.
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