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.
- 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 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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