"Be the Cowboy" is the fifth studio album by American indie rock musician Mitski, released on August 17, 2018, through Dead Oceans. Produced by Patrick Hyland, the album features a diverse blend of pop, art pop, and indie rock elements, incorporating piano, synthesizers, horns, and guitar. Mitski described the album as an exploration of narrative and fiction, drawing inspiration from the image of a solo performer under a spotlight.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. Geyser
A2. Why Didn't You Stop Me?
A3. Old Friend
A4. A Pearl
A5. Lonesome Love
A6. Remember My Name
A7. Me and My Husband

Side B:
B1. Come into the Water
B2. Nobody
B3. Pink in the Night
B4. A Horse Named Cold Air
B5. Washing Machine Heart
B6. Blue Light
B7. Two Slow Dancers