Knife Feels Like Justice

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
1991 Japanese reissue of the 1986 solo debut by the formerStray Cats leader. 11 tracks, including 'The Knife FeelsJustice', 'Haunted River', 'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams' and'Radiation Ranch'. Both the original release & this reissueare EMI releases.

Tracks:

Knife Feels Like Justice
Haunted River
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Bobby's Back
Radiation Ranch
Chains Around Your Heart
Maria
Three Guys
Aztec
Breath of Life
Barbwire Fence
Red Lightning Blues
Rockability
Rebelene
Nervous Breakdown
Every Tear That Falls
Temper Sure Is Risin'
When the Sky Comes Tumblin' Down
She Thinks I'm Trash
Love Is Repaid by Love Alone
Rosie in the Middle
So Young, So Bad, So What

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A Glimpse Of What Could've Been

The Knife Feels Like Justice
Brian Setzer
Manufacturer: Toshiba EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000566HA
Release Date: 2004-02-16

Tracks:

Knife Feels Like Justice
Haunted River
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Bobby's Back
Radiation Ranch
Chains Around Your Heart
Maria
Three Guys
Aztec
Breath of Life
Barbwire Fence

Album Description

Japanese reissue on EMI of the former Stray Cats leader's solo debut, originally released for the label in the U.S. in 1986. 11 tracks, including 'The Knife Feels Like Justice', 'Haunted River' and 'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams'. 1998 EMI release.

Customer Reviews:

A Glimpse Of What Could've Been.......2003-06-29

This is an outstanding record. Unfortunately, only about 137 people ever heard it. Evidently, at the time all anyone would accept from Setzer was rockabilly in one form or another. Thus, Setzer is now rich beyond his wildest dreams and we have the Brian Setzer Orchestra instead. But this particular album reveals a completely different side of this very talented musician and songwriter -- one more kindred to Bruce Springsteen or John Mellencamp. No, it's not as festive as "Jump Jive & Wail," but it's more introspective and more insightful. The band he has for this recording sounds tight, the production is top-notch, and his voice sounds better than it ever had before and has since (which is saying a lot because the guy can sing).

In short, due to a lack of commercial success, you will never hear any of these songs on the radio (or live, for that matter). So buy this, pop it in your car CD player, turn off your cell phone and go on a road trip.

Maybe someday it won't have to be an import, but even still it is worth the price.

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Knife Feels Like Justice

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000IJ7LFA
Release Date: 2006-11-21

Album Description

Low-price Japanese reissue. Virgin. 2006.

Average customer rating:

Decent effort that got no support from the record company
His Worst Ever output
Outstanding
Strictly for the Brian Setzer fan
THE KNIFE WOULD BE JUSTICE

The Knife Feels Like Justice
Brian Setzer
Manufacturer: Razor & Tie
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music

Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
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Ignition!
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Nitro Burnin Funny Daddy (with Bonus CD Single "Luck Be a Lady")

ASIN: B00000GUYO
Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

The Knife Feels Like Justice
Haunted River
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Bobby's Back
Radiation Ranch
Chains Around Your Heart
Maria
Three Guys
Aztec
Breath Of Life
Barbwire Fence

Customer Reviews:

Decent effort that got no support from the record company.......2003-12-19

Having followed Brian Setzer's Stray Cats career from a somewhat bemused distance, I didn't expect all that much from his first true solo effort. Back then I used MTV as background music when I was down to crunch time on whatever paper I had due, and it was during one of these marathon typing sessions that I first heard and saw "The Knife Feels Like Justice". Expecting more along the lines of the Cats, I was shocked to find that he'd jettisoned that image and sound for more straight ahead rock. Like I said, shocking, but by the first guitar break I was hooked. Bought the album later that afternoon. The rest of the album doesn't quite live up to the title track, and there isn't anything I'd consider a must have for Setzer fans, but only on "Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" does it fall flat. A decent album and a surprisingly tough find in cd form.

His Worst Ever output.......2002-11-05

I am a huge Brian Setzer fan. I own everything that the Stray Cats and their three members have ever put out. This is by far the worst album that anyone from the band has recorded. BSO, 68 CBS and even the "Live Nude Guitars" album were far better than this. To say that this is even worse than Brian's Bloodless Pharaohs stuff really shows just how shockingly poor this is. I owned it on vinyl when it first came out, and due to my wanting all of his output, I now own it on CD. That is the only reason anyone should buy this - if you are a collector. Buy It, Put it with your other CD's and leave it there. No other action necessary.

Outstanding.......2002-09-14

Back in '86, I picked up the cassette version of this recording and promptly wore it out. This is one of my all-time favorite recordings and I can honestly say that every cut is a keeper (how often can that be said in this day of cd's with one or two good cuts and packed to the rafters with junk filler?) The title track is the gem among gems with "Chains Around Your Heart" and "Haunted River" other standouts. This music really defies pigeonholing into any one particular genre (and isn't that refreshing these days), coming closest to pure, American roots rock. The music is ageless, sounding as fresh and new today and it was in 1986. The guitar work by Setzer is top-notch, as is usual of him and his voice has the perfect blend of smooth and grit for these songs. The music will quickly embed itself in your head and not let go. I have enjoyed his work throughout his career, from the Stray Cats to his foray into swing music, but in my opinion, this is his crowning achievement (so far) and I hope he strays back into this style of music.

Strictly for the Brian Setzer fan.......2002-05-02

I'm a big fan of Brian Setzer, so I felt my collection would not be complete without this solo project. As a fan I would say it's okay, but if I were a more casual fan of his I would probably pass on this one. None of the songs really stand out and it is very different from anything he has released before or since. I guess he just needed to get it out of his system before going back to rocking hard.

THE KNIFE WOULD BE JUSTICE.......2002-03-03

I have never been a "big" STRAY CATS fan, but I liked their music, and when Brian stepped out on his own, I had to pick up his cd to see if he would follow the success of his first band. The Knife Feels Like Justice, is a big let down. I bought the cd, not knowing what I was going to get, and what I got was a disappointment. The songs have a good beat, but the vocals and the material, is lacking. There are some descent songs on board, the title track, Chains Around Your Heart, and Bobby's Back. But the rest are really poor. If your a "cats" fan, you will be let down, this is not his better work

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Knife Feels Like Justice
Brian Setzer
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0002XNEPS

Album Description

Japanese reissue on EMI of the former Stray Cats leader'ssolo debut, originally released for the label in the U.S. in1986. 11 tracks, including 'The Knife Feels Like Justice','Haunted River' and 'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams'. 1998 EMIrelease.

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Knife Feels Like Justice
Brian Setzer
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Visi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000E0Y5
Release Date: 1996-11-21

Album Description

1991 Japanese reissue of the 1986 solo debut by the formerStray Cats leader. 11 tracks, including 'The Knife FeelsJustice', 'Haunted River', 'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams' and'Radiation Ranch'. Both the original release & this reissueare EMI releases.

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