On this day August 15 1983, Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats hit record stores as the third studio album from the Stray Cats. Coming off the success of their breakthrough release Built for Speed, the band continued to ride the rockabilly revival wave with a collection of high energy tracks that celebrated vintage 50s style while keeping a modern edge for 80s audiences.
The album featured the hit single (She’s) Sexy + 17, along with fan favorites such as Look at That Cadillac and I Won’t Stand in Your Way. Brian Setzer’s fiery guitar work, coupled with the driving rhythm section of Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, delivered the same raw, infectious energy that had made them stand out from their new wave peers.
Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats reinforced the group’s commitment to bringing rockabilly back into the mainstream, proving that classic sounds could thrive in a decade dominated by synths and polished pop. Its mix of danceable grooves and retro flair made it a staple for fans of both rock and roll history and 80s nostalgia.
80s insight: This album helped solidify the Stray Cats as the undisputed kings of the 80s rockabilly revival, keeping a vintage sound alive for a new generation.
The album featured the hit single (She’s) Sexy + 17, along with fan favorites such as Look at That Cadillac and I Won’t Stand in Your Way. Brian Setzer’s fiery guitar work, coupled with the driving rhythm section of Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, delivered the same raw, infectious energy that had made them stand out from their new wave peers.
Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats reinforced the group’s commitment to bringing rockabilly back into the mainstream, proving that classic sounds could thrive in a decade dominated by synths and polished pop. Its mix of danceable grooves and retro flair made it a staple for fans of both rock and roll history and 80s nostalgia.
80s insight: This album helped solidify the Stray Cats as the undisputed kings of the 80s rockabilly revival, keeping a vintage sound alive for a new generation.
