Released 40 years ago
The Knife Feels Like Justice
Brian Setzer · 1986
41 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A gritty fusion of rockabilly grooves and alternative rock energy, infused with storytelling that evokes the American landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Knife Feels Like Justice — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of struggle and resilience, combining sharp lyrics with an infectious rhythm that highlights Setzer’s distinctive vocal style.
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Haunted River — This track blends haunting melodies with vivid storytelling, creating an atmospheric soundscape that deepens the emotional weight of the album.
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Chains Around Your Heart — With its catchy hooks and poignant lyrics about love and longing, this song showcases Setzer’s ability to weave personal narratives into his music effectively.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant guitar-driven energy
- immersive storytelling through song
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Knife Feels Like Justice was Brian Setzer's first solo album after his success with the Stray Cats, marking a transition into a more personal style. Released in 1986, it showcased his versatility beyond rockabilly, incorporating elements of alternative rock and swing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stray Cats· The Brian Setzer Orchestra· Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Knife Feels Like Justice 4:03
- 2 Haunted River 3:27
- 3 Boulevard of Broken Dreams 4:11
- 4 Bobby’s Back 3:33
- 5 Radiation Ranch 3:24
- 6 Chains Around Your Heart 3:46
- 7 Maria 4:00
- 8 Three Guys 3:49
- 9 Aztec 4:02
- 10 Breath of Life 3:27
- 11 Barbwire Fence 3:44
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