Bows + Arrows

Bows + Arrows is the second album by The Walkmen, released in 2004 (see 2004 in music). The album was self-produced aside from one song, "The Rat," produced by Dave Sardy. The album received a great deal of critical acclaim, appearing on several critics' year-end lists.

"Little House of Savages" and "What's in It for Me" were both included on hit FOX teen drama The O.C. "The Rat" was named Pitchfork's No. 6 single of the year. "The Rat" was selected for the playlist on the video game Major League Baseball 2K7.

"The Rat" was listed at No. 20 on Pitchforks top 500 songs of the 2000s and at No. 13 on NMEs top 100 songs of the 2000s.

Track listing
All songs written by The Walkmen.
 * 1) "What's in It for Me" – 2:53
 * 2) "The Rat" – 4:27
 * 3) "No Christmas While I'm Talking" – 4:30
 * 4) "Little House of Savages" – 3:15
 * 5) "My Old Man" – 4:46
 * 6) "138th Street" – 3:02
 * 7) "The North Pole" – 3:48
 * 8) "Hang On, Siobhan" – 3:45
 * 9) "New Year's Eve" – 2:20
 * 10) "Thinking of a Dream I Had" – 4:33
 * 11) "Bows + Arrows" – 5:16

Personnel

 * Hamilton Leithauser – vocals, guitars
 * Paul Maroon – guitars, piano
 * Walter Martin – organ, pandemonium
 * Peter Bauer – bass
 * Matt Barrick – drums

Singles

 * "The Rat" (April 19, 2004)
 * US 7" vinyl: "The Rat" / "Clementine"
 * "Little House of Savages" (June 28, 2004)
 * UK CD1: "Little House of Savages" / "Fly into Mystery"
 * UK CD2: "Little House of Savages" / "Wake Up" / "Revenge Wears No Wristwatch" / "Little House of Savages" (enhanced video)