Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (John Cale album)

Even Cowgirls Get the Blues is a compilation album of music written by John Cale for the 1993 Gus Van Sant film of the same name, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues. The film, based on the novel by Tom Robbins, starred Uma Thurman.

The album features both instrumental pieces and songs with vocals by Cale. It also includes contributions from other artists, notably k.d. lang, who performs the song "Cowgirl Blues." Cale's score aims to capture the quirky and surreal atmosphere of the film.

While not a traditional studio album in the sense of featuring original Cale material unrelated to a film project, Even Cowgirls Get the Blues is considered part of his discography and offers a glimpse into his compositional abilities for film soundtracks. The music ranges from melancholic and introspective to upbeat and playful, reflecting the diverse emotional landscape of the movie.

The album was released in 1993, coinciding with the film's release. The film itself received generally poor reviews, and the soundtrack, while appreciated by some Cale fans, did not achieve mainstream success. However, it remains a notable entry in Cale's body of work, showcasing his versatility as a musician and composer.