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  • Artist(s): Mike Campbell, The Dirty Knobs
  • Summary: The second full-length release for Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs features guest appearances from Ian Hunter and Margo Price.
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  • Record Label: BMG
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, American Trad Rock, Hard Rock, Bar Band, Heartland Rock
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  1. Uncut
    Apr 4, 2022
    80
    The legendary guitarist-turned-frontman leads his mates through supercharged honky-tonk (“Brigitte Bardot”), headbangers (“Cheap Talk”, “External Combustion”) and a ZZ Top-style tailfin rave-up (“Lightning Boogie”).
  2. Apr 4, 2022
    80
    It's handsomely crafted classic rock played with flair, wit, and precision, elements that make familiar tropes seem fresh.
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Apr 4, 2022
    70
    The speedometer doesn't quite reach the heights of Wreckless Abandon but a consistent buzz keeps the Heartbreakers spirit alive and kicking. [May 2022, p.82]
  4. Mojo
    Apr 4, 2022
    60
    lightning Boogie is as unimaginative as its title, but when they calm down In This Lifetime, they twinkle. [May 2022, p.94]