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Blackfoot's second major-label effort, 1980s Tomcattin, continued pushing the envelope of Southern rock, and despite the absence of an obvious hit, fans of the band's heavier aspirations weren't disappointed. As usual, the album opens at full throttle with Warped before finding a mid-paced groove on songs such as On The Run and Dream On. Gimme, Gimme, Gimme is another stomper, and Every Man Should Know (Queenie) is probably the record's all-around highlight, thanks to its clever combination of slide guitar, tough riffs, and a catchy chorus. Save for its interesting harmonica, the ballad "In the Night" feels rather forced, but band leader Rickey Medlocke is especially inspired on the bluesy hobo tale Spendin Cabbage. For the finale, the band once again calls upon Medlocke's dad Shorty to introduce the barnstorming, double entendre-laden Fox Chase. Track listing: 1. Warped 2. On The Run 3. Dream On 4. Street Fighter 5. Gimme Gimme Gimme 6. Every Man Should Know (Queenie) 7. In The Night 8. Reckless Abandoner 9. Spendin Cabbage 10. Fox Chase