Cowboys from Hell is Pantera's fifth album and their first Atco Records album, recorded at The Dallas Sound Lab in Irving, TX and released on July 24, 1990. This was their first commercially successful album, exposing the band's groove metal style to mainstream audiences.
Manufacturer : Atco Release date : 24 July 1990 Number of discs : 1 EAN: 0075679137227 UPC: 075679137227
"The closest thing to a "flaw" I can find on Pantera's debut is that it still sounds a little too '80s metal, especially Phil's vocals. Fortunately the guitar, bass & drums pretty much kick ass from start to finish.
Favorite song: "Psycho Holiday"
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"This is for all you Metal fans that love Dime. When you first heard the riff to Cowboys from Hell, 9 out of 10 times you thought it sounded awesome. The debut album is the most important, even though someone may argue it's not the best.
I knew a number of people that idolized the hell out of Dime and wanted to sound like him. it's not easy, but he knows how to get you with his speedy riffs. my favorite though is Dime's soft side. Cemetery Gates with it's mix of the slow acoustic and that nice "
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