The Cat and the Cobra

Infobox Album |
Name = The Cat and the Cobra
Type = Album
Artist = Les Savy Fav


Released = October 19 1999
Recorded = June 9-June 181999
Genre = Art punk
Length = 49:47
Label = Frenchkiss Records/Self-Starter Foundation
Producer = Nicholas Vernhes
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|4|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:59kxu3qkan6k link]
* Pitchfork Media (8.6/10) [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/19361-the-cat-and-the-cobra link] |
Last album = "3/5" (1997)
This album = "The Cat and the Cobra" (1999)
Next album = "Rome (written upside down)" EP (2000)

The Cat and the Cobra was the second album by Les Savy Fav. It was the first CD released by Frenchkiss Records, bassist Syd Butler's label. The vinyl LP was released by Self-Starter Foundation. The first track, "The Orchard," features guest backing vocals by Toko Yasuda, who later went on to play in Enon.

Track listing

# "The Orchard" – 3:19
# "We've Got Boxes" – 3:59
# "Who Rocks the Party" – 2:31
# "Wake Up!" – 3:21
# "Roadside Memorial" – 6:20
# "Dishonest Don, Pt. I" – 1:34
# "Dishonest Don, Pt. II" – 3:57
# "The End" – 3:22
# "This Incentive" – 3:19
# "Reformat" – 3:12
# "Titan"/"Our Coastal Hymn (live, hidden track)" – 14:53

Credits

* Tim Harrington (vocals)
* Gibb Slife (guitar)
* Harrison Haynes (drums)
* Seth Jabour (guitar)
* Syd Butler (bass guitar)