"This, without a doubt, is one of our favorite songs to play. Andrew conceived the lyrics while attending school (that’s the “flat, indulgent plane” of which he sings), and the general theme of the whole song is coping with tedium. For all three of us, music is something that breaks the routine and keeps us sane, so it’s only fitting that the song we wrote on the matter is one of our highest-energy and volatile tunes.
As a three-piece, we’re always trying to avoid the dreadful curse of empty space, which often plagues bands with three or fewer members. “Cowboy Jazz” is definitely an unusual song: It’s a waltz, it’s under two minutes long, and there really isn’t any sort of discernible chorus. Each of our parts stands out and carries the song in its own way, yet they all lock together in a manner that makes it really fun to play. Hopefully it’s just as fun to listen to."
