Mitski came out with her album ¨Be The Cowboy” on August 17, 2018.
The album consists of 14 songs, each ranging from 2 to 3 minutes. This was her fifth album, coming out two years after the last. ¨Be the Cowboy¨ has earned over 2.5 billion streams on Spotify, making it one of her most popular albums. The most popular songs on the playlist are ¨Me and My Husband,¨ ¨Washing Machine Heart¨ and ¨Nobody.¨
A major part of ¨Be The Cowboy¨ and Mitski’s music in general is her musicality. The album has an emotional depth that is seen in most of her albums. It also has a diverse range of musical styles; those being some indie rock, art pop, and pop-punk, while also incorporating elements of disco and synth-pop. She has an understanding of harmony that shines through all her songs, especially in this album.
Mitski has a way of singing that can captivate many audiences. This album specifically was popular because of how diverse it could be. This was the album that got many people listening to her in the first place. Even when her style isn’t most people’s favorite, ¨Be The Cowboy¨ has always been a Mitski classic.
¨Be The Cowboy¨ has a wide variety of musicality as well as a charm that captivates most. For these reasons, it deserves a 5 star rating.
