Dave Edmunds – D.E. 7th

D.E. 7th marks a tight, punchy return to form for Dave Edmunds. Released in 1982, the album features slick guitar licks, pop hooks, and a rockabilly edge across both originals and covers. Backed by his band Rockpile alumni and seasoned session players, Edmunds delivers rock ’n’ roll with studio precision and bar-band charm.

Highlights include Bruce Springsteen’s From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come), the foot-tapping Me and the Boys, and the closing track Dear Dad — a Chuck Berry cover with all the right swagger.