The band's third album, "Xanax & Horses," released on Spirit Goth Records, sees them returning to their signature sound after a brief flirtation with ambient textures on their previous release. The album continues their exploration of melancholic themes with a more driving, guitar-centric approach.
- "Xanax & Horses" was recorded over six weeks at Electrical Audio in Chicago with producer Steve Albini. The album features a guest appearance by Kim Gordon on the track "Ghost." It reached number 15 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
- The album's lead single, "Fade to Black," received significant airplay on college radio stations across the US. Critics noted the album's thematic consistency, with many praising its raw emotional honesty and powerful instrumentation.
- "Xanax & Horses" was reissued in 2027 with a bonus disc of B-sides and live recordings from the album's supporting tour. The album is considered a landmark release in the mid-2020s iteration of the emo-revival movement.
Coward Syndrome is an indie rock band from Chicago, Illinois. They are known for their blend of shoegaze and post-punk influences.
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