External Combustion
The Dirty Knobs · 2022
44 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A gritty blend of classic rock energy and modern storytelling wrapped in tight instrumentation.
Why this album works
'External Combustion' received positive reviews for its authenticity and musicianship, charting on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums and showcasing the band's growth since their debut. Its release further established The Dirty Knobs within the contemporary rock scene while resonating with both old-school fans and new listeners alike.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys steady, consistent energy levels engaging storytelling elements
- Context
- Released on March 4, 2022, 'External Combustion' is The Dirty Knobs' second studio album, following their debut 'Wreckless Abandon' from 2020. At this point in their career, the band, led by Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fame, was solidifying their identity as a distinctive force in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Mayer· GHOST· Vladimir Kuzmin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wicked Mind Standout 3:56
- 2 Brigitte Bardot Standout 3:24
- 3 Cheap Talk 4:30
- 4 External Combustion 4:12
- 5 Dirty Job 4:14
- 6 State of Mind 4:19
- 7 Lightning Boogie 4:01
- 8 Rat City 4:02
- 9 In This Lifetime 3:38
- 10 It Is Written 3:54
- 11 Electric Gypsy Standout 4:37
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