In 1983, the Stray Cats began recording their third (second U.S.) studio album "Rant N' Rave with the Stray Cats". Unlike their previous studio albums, half the album was recorded in London with the rest recorded in New York. Released in August 1983, critics generally viewed "Rant N' Rave" favorably, citing the band's tributes to 1950s rock 'n' roll legends such as Vincent and Bo Diddley. Commercially, "Rant N' Rave" failed to achieve the success of "Built for Speed", although it produced the top-ten hit "(She's) Sexy + 17", and top-forty "I Won't Stand in Your Way" featuring the doo-wop group 14 Karat Soul.