The Yummy Fur - Plastic Cowboy

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Review by Amanda Lynn

Album Review: Plastic Cowboy by The Yummy Fur Released in 1996, Plastic Cowboy by The Yummy Fur is a quirky yet compelling indie rock gem that captures the raw energy of mid-90s UK music. With its blend of pop sensibilities and gritty rock undertones, this album feels like stumbling upon an underground club where everyone’s dancing but no one’s taking themselves too seriously. Guided Missile Records gave this record a platform, and boy, does it shine—or maybe clatter, depending on how you look at it. The band’s lineup reads like your favorite garage jam session come to life: Lawrence Worthington handling vocals and drums (a multitasking marvel), Brian McDougall shredding guitar riffs, Mark Leighton laying down basslines with attitude, John McKeown adding keyboard flair, and producer Mark Gibbons tying it all together. It’s messy, sure, but isn’t that what makes it fun? Let’s talk tracks. First up, “Chinese Bookie.” This song grabs you right away with its offbeat charm and wonky rhythms. You can almost picture some surreal Western showdown while listening—the kind where tumbleweeds roll past neon signs. The lyrics are cryptic enough to keep you guessing but catchy enough to stick in your head for days. And then there’s “Plastic Cowboy,” the titular track. If ever there was a tune that summed up the album’s vibe, this would be it. It's got swagger, wit, and just a touch of absurdity—like someone dressed as a cowboy riding through a city made entirely of plastic cups. I mean, how do you forget something like that? “Flapy Clown Disco” rounds out the trio mentioned here, though honestly, even typing the title feels like stepping into another dimension. Between the playful chaos of the instrumentation and the sheer audacity of naming a song after such a bizarre concept, it’s hard not to smile when it comes on. These aren’t perfect songs by any stretch; they’re jagged around the edges, sometimes uneven, but that’s exactly why they work so well. They feel alive. What strikes me most about Plastic Cowboy is how unapologetically itself it is. In an era dominated by Britpop giants trying to conquer the world, The Yummy Fur carved out their own little weird corner instead. Sure, the production might sound a tad dated now, but that only adds to its scrappy charm. Listening to this album feels less like hearing music and more like overhearing a conversation between friends who share inside jokes you’ll never fully understand—but still want to laugh along with. And hey, isn’t that what great art should do? Make you feel like you’ve accidentally stumbled onto something special? So yeah, if you’re looking for polished perfection, maybe skip this one. But if you’re in the mood for something delightfully strange, give Plastic Cowboy a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start picturing cowboys made of plastic doing disco moves under fluorescent lights.

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Artist: The Yummy Fur
Album: Plastic Cowboy
Rating: 4.5

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Filename: the-yummy-fur-plastic-cowboy.zip
  • MP3 size: 21.6 mb
  • FLAC size: 144.9 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Chinese Bookie
Flapy Clown Disco
Plastic Cowboy

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Catalog Numbers

GUIDE 12

Labels

Guided Missile

Listen online

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Single

Credits

RoleCredit
BassMark Leighton
DrumsLawrence Worthington
VocalsLawrence Worthington
GuitarBrian McDougall
KeyboardsJohn McKeown
ProducerMark Gibbons

Notes

  • Run-out groove A: "IF ANYONE IS GONNA LICK STEVE LAMARCQ'S ARSE..."
  • Run-out groove B: "THEY SHOULD LICK STEVE LAMARCQ'S ARSE LIKE ME!"
  • Wrap around picture sleeve, printed on both sides, white paper die-cut inner sleeve, all in poly-bag.

About The Yummy Fur

Name Vars

  • Yummy Fur

Members

  • Alex Kapranos
  • Alec Prentice
  • Paul Thomson
  • John McKeown
  • Mark Leighton
  • Lawrence Worthington
  • Charlie Milne
  • Dino Bardot
  • Jamie McMorrow
  • Paul Guided Missile
  • Claire Gorman
  • Brian McDougall
  • Mark Gibbons
  • Steven Dunbar

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The Yummy Fur's album *Plastic Cowboy* is a hidden gem from the UK indie rock scene of the '90s. It came out in 1996 under Guided Missile, a label known for championing quirky, offbeat artists. What makes it stand out? Just listen to tracks like "Chinese Bookie" or "Flapy Clown Disco"—they’re packed with raw energy and oddball charm. Plus, it’s wild to think that Lawrence Worthington handled both vocals *and* drums, pulling double duty to create something truly unique.

Comments

thisal5055
thisal5055
2025-03-14
Better than FRANZ FERDINAND
faridgem5
faridgem5
2025-03-13
So cute =)
mandiwandia
mandiwandia
2025-03-12
first album pointless walks to dismal places is probably their best.
dalarianfilms
dalarianfilms
2025-03-12
what a song
balticshorts
balticshorts
2025-03-12
tune!
boonsmith
boonsmith
2025-03-12
For some reason this makes me think of lonesome cowboy bill by velvet underground
sgerdom
sgerdom
2025-03-11
OMG, that's disgusting I'm so sorry! ok, try pasting this into youtube "Prolapse - One Illness" that's one of my faves.
shirleyviviana
shirleyviviana
2025-03-11
Yeah, I like it. I prefer to girls voice to the guys though in the song.
gregsamborski
gregsamborski
2025-03-11
No actually, I will check erm out. Can you give me a song name cos I just typed in prolapse and a bunch of medical videos for vaginal prolapse and rectal prolapse came up lol. Really fucking disgusting!!!!
divinemartins12
divinemartins12
2025-03-10
have you heard any prolapse? rekon you'd like
cendrinecf022181cd
cendrinecf022181cd
2025-03-10
Sweet video man! I love that some people apart from me are still listening to the yummy fur. I downloaded most of there songs off last.fm. Try searching
The Stumble and Shake - Panic Attack
you may be in for a surprise!