Recorded in Joshua Tree with producer Chris Coady, "Cowboy Worship" finds Amen Dunes shifting from the sprawling psych-folk of previous work towards a more focused, guitar-driven sound. The result is a collection of taut, evocative songs that capture a sense of sun-baked desolation.
- The album was recorded over two weeks in Joshua Tree, California, with producer Chris Coady.
- "Cowboy Worship" marked a shift towards more direct songwriting and a cleaner production aesthetic for Amen Dunes.
- The release was met with positive reviews, highlighting its atmospheric intensity and melodic strengths.
Damon McMahon records and performs as Amen Dunes, a project based in New York City known for its blend of experimental rock and psychedelia. At the time of "Cowboy Worship," McMahon was deepening the more concise and direct songwriting that would define his later work.
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