Album of the Day — July 9
Brian Setzer — Knife Feels Like Justice
09.July.2020
Brian Setzer
Knife Feels Like Justice
1986
After The Stray Cats broke-up, lead guitarist Brian Setzer began a journeyman’s career. Playing with Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, and serving as the live guitarist for Robert Plant’s Honeydrippers (filling in for studio “hacks” Jimmy Page & Jeff Beck).
Possessing incredible guitar prowess and a powerful rock and roll voice, it was just a matter of time before Setzer embarked on a solo career.
That career began with The Knife Feels Like Justice, released on EMI America Records in 1986.
Setzer’s affinity for American rock helped him find success with The Stray Cats.
With The Knife Feels Like Justice he leveled up the rockabilly sound of The Stray Cats and embraced “heartland rock”. A genre embracing a roots musical sound and a belief that rock music has a purpose beyond just entertainment. Many of the artists like John Mellencamp, Tom Petty, BoDeans, and Steve Earle, whether they wanted to or not, became associated with the sound.
