For Mike Campbell, External Combustion the second album by his first band as a leader, The Dirty Knobs is proof that lightning can strike twice. The follow-up to their 2020 debut Wreckless Abandon beats a new set of odds and jumps ahead in vision and drive, proving the first record was no one-shot deal. Campbell experienced all of the above and more with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers riding shotgun with his friend and captain as lead guitarist, co-producer, and, at times, co-writer when he met guitarist Jason Sinay at a session in Los Angeles in 2000. Once Lance Morrison joined in on bass and Matt Laug on drums, that turned into The Dirty Knobs, named after a faulty amp dial.
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For Mike Campbell, External Combustion the second album by his first band as a leader, The Dirty Knobs is proof that lightning can strike twice. The follow-up to their 2020 debut Wreckless Abandon beats a new set of odds and jumps ahead in vision and drive, proving the first record was no one-shot deal. Campbell experienced all of the above and more with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers riding shotgun with his friend and captain as lead guitarist, co-producer, and, at times, co-writer when he met guitarist Jason Sinay at a session in Los Angeles in 2000. Once Lance Morrison joined in on bass and Matt Laug on drums, that turned into The Dirty Knobs, named after a faulty amp dial.
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Great grooves / jams / just love it. Especially on vinyl - analog the way music was meant to be. Mike Campbell and crew delivering the sonic goods. Support your favorite artists and buy direct from them so they benefit! Like Made in America… pay a lil more for quality! Keep On Rockin’ in the Free World!!!
Jason Brumitt
April 9, 2024
Finally got the vinyl version of External Combustion after hearing several songs played on TP Radio. Favorite tracks include Wicked Mind, External Combustion, It Is Written, and Electric Gypsy. Solid album all the way through. Hoping the Dirty Knobs will come to Portland, OR.
Bob Dietrich
January 11, 2024
Great music! I've had the CD's but had to have the vinyl, The sound is terrific,can't wait till the next album.
D & D
October 23, 2023
Great follow up to Wreckless Abandon. Colored vinyl is gorgeous. Dead flat and sounds really good. Arrived with no dents or dings in shipping. Catch them in concert you won't be disappointed.
James Needham
September 29, 2023
Bought both the cd and green translucent vinyl. Brilliant engineering, Great soundstage. The vinyl is brilliantly done. Great music as expected from the co-captain and band. Very well seasoned musicians !!!!!