A master of hooks and melody, Kurt Baker's music embodies a feel-good spirit wrapped in a punk rock sheen inspired by music of decades past. After several records with The Leftovers, the Maine native struck out solo and released three full-length albums, along with a prolific output of B-sides and covers, touring with the likes of The Offspring and Tommy Stinson. He soon caught the attention of noted tastemaker Steven Van Zandt, guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, radio host of Little Steven's Underground Garage, and proprietor of Wicked Cool Records--not to mention Silvio on The Sopranos. The initial release in Wicked Cool's new partnership with The Orchard, ''In Orbit'' is Kurt's first album recorded with Kurt Baker Combo, the fearsome four-piece group which has been touring like madmen all throughout Kurt's new adopted home country, Spain. Featuring nine original songs plus an electrifying cover of Devo's ''Jerkin Back 'N' Forth,'' ''In Orbit'' is a fast-paced, high-energy ride rooted in rock's past yet with eyes wide open toward a brave new world of melodic rock energy. Get ready for liftoff, because Kurt Baker Combo are headed for the stars.