Blast Off!
Stray Cats · 1989
30 min · 10 tracks · rockabilly
A vibrant revival of rockabilly energy infused with punk's rawness and catchy melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- quick bursts of energetic fun
- sing-along participation with friends
- steady upbeat flow throughout
- for party ignition
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek lengthy, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Blast Off!' marked the Stray Cats' return after a five-year hiatus, following their previous album 'Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats' (1983). This album came during a time when the rockabilly revival was gaining traction again, allowing the band to reconnect with their roots while appealing to a new generation of listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Brian Setzer Orchestra· The Cramps· Bill Haley & His Comets
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blast Off 2:43
- 2 Gina 2:50
- 3 Everybody Needs Rock ’n’ Roll 2:16
- 4 Gene and Eddie 3:20
- 5 Rockabilly Rules 2:51
- 6 Bring It Back Again 3:06
- 7 Slip, Slip, Slippin’ In 2:45
- 8 Rockabilly World 3:02
- 9 Rockin’ All Over the Place 3:34
- 10 Nine Lives 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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