Rant ’n’ Rave Turns 42

August 15, 1965 – Otis Redding: Respect b/w Ole Man Trouble (Volt 45-128) single is released in the US

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Rant 'N Rave with the Stray Cats is the third album from the Stray Cats, released on August 15, 1983. It reached #27 on the Billboard 200 Top Albums chart, and features the Billboard Hot 100 singles, “(She's) Sexy + 17” (#5) and “I Won't Stand in Your Way” (#36).

Produced again by Dave Edmunds, the album stood out in 1983 as a pure shot of rockabilly in an era dominated by New Romantic acts like Duran Duran and Spandau Ballet. Its blend of retro swagger and punk energy made it a fan favorite, with Setzer’s guitar licks and the band’s raw drive keeping the sound timeless.

Review Highlight (sputnikmusic):

“It may not be the most experimental album of all time, but the Stray Cats show you how to rock like it’s 1959 all over again in the space of half an hour.”

TRACKS:

Side One

1. Rebels Rule

2. Too Hip, Gotta Go

3. Look at That Cadillac

4. Something's Wrong With My Radio (Setzer, Phantom, Rocker)

5. 18 Miles To Memphis

Side Two

1. (She's) Sexy + 17

2. Dig Dirty Doggie

3. I Won't Stand in Your Way

4. Hotrod Gang

5. How Long You Wanna Live, Anyway? (Setzer, Phantom, Rocker)