Rock Therapy cover

Released 40 years ago

Rock Therapy

Stray Cats · 1986

31 min · 10 tracks · rockabilly

A vibrant mix of rockabilly rhythms and punk energy, embodying the spirit of 80s rock revival.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy
  • short bursts of excitement
  • sing-along friendly anthems
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer immersive albums
  • seek deep introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1986, Stray Cats were navigating a transitional phase in their career after their commercial peak in the early 80s. Released as their fifth studio album, 'Rock Therapy' followed the less commercially successful 'Built for Speed,' reflecting a shift towards a more polished sound while still embracing their rockabilly roots.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Rock Therapy 3:30
  • 2 Reckless 3:49
  • 3 Race With the Devil 3:00
  • 4 Looking for Someone to Love 1:54
  • 5 I Wanna Cry 3:29
  • 6 I’m a Rocker 2:33
  • 7 Beautiful Delilah 2:46
  • 8 One Hand Loose 2:45
  • 9 Broken Man 4:03
  • 10 Change of Heart 3:52

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