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 Pitchforks #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 #20 on Pitchforks top 500 songs of the 2000s and at #13 on NMEs top 100 songs of the 2000s. Track listing All songs written by The Walkmen. "What's in It for Me" – 2:53 "The Rat" – 4:27 "No Christmas While I'm Talking" – 4:30 "Little House of Savages" – 3:15 "My Old Man" – 4:46 "138th Street" – 3:02 "The North Pole" – 3:48 "Hang On, Siobhan" – 3:45 "New Year's Eve" – 2:20 "Thinking of a Dream I Had" – 4:33 "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) References The Walkmen albums Albums produced by Dave Sardy 2004 albums Record Collection albums