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RFTC

Rocket from the Crypt

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Album Review

It's a bit of a mystery why it took Rocket from the Crypt a full three years to deliver RFTC, the followup to their major-label debut Scream, Dracula, Scream. After all, diversity isn't Rocket from the Crypt's bag — they just love rock & roll, baby, and all of the sleaze, leather, booze, bikes and babes that come with it. Before, they kept raw by producing their own records, but here they hired an outside producer in Kevin Shirley, who previously worked with Journey. There's not a trace of Journey on RFTC, but Shirley has given the band a bigger, glossier sound that may distress longtime followers, who were into the whole MC5/Stooges/Stones biker vibe of the earlier albums. That said, RFTC rocks harder and with more attitude than almost any other record released under the alternative umbrella in the late '90s. The guys haven't lost it — they've just found another way to say it.

Customer Reviews

Turbo-charged Stax-abilly freakout from the '50s!

While not as great as their breakthrough album Scream, Dracula, Scream!, this one is a great follow-up with adrenaline-fueled rockers like "I Know" and "Back in the State." While songs like "Break it Up" and "Made for You" may not be as fast, they still have a kick to 'em that is just as catchy. People who say that rock 'n' roll is dead have not heard these guys or listened to this album.

RFTC

Ok, first off, when listening to this album, do not think you are listening to a new version of 'Paint As A Fragrance" (that's RFTC's first album in case you didn't know). This album has almost a completely different vibe to it. With a more polished sound and a few slow songs (which on this album were not exactly RFTC's strong points, they would perfect that on 'Group Sounds') it makes for an interesting listen. We also hear some prominent female backing vocals on 'Eye On You' and 'Made For You' (something missed Elaina departed after 'Paint As A Fragrance'). So all in all, good-but not the best to start out with. For that get either 'Scream, Dracula, Scream' or 'The State Of Art Is On Fire' (if you don't have more than $8).

excellent rock n roll album !

this album is just great from beginning to end , one of my favs !too bad they aren't together anymore ! rip RFTC !

Biography

Formed: 1990 in San Diego, CA

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '90s, '00s

Pledging to never play a venue with a stage, singer/guitarist John Reis formed San Diego's Rocket from the Crypt in the summer of 1990 after becoming disillusioned with his then-current hardcore punk band, Pitchfork. Bassist Petey X, guitarist N.D., drummer Sean, and backing vocalist Elaina joined the band's initial lineup, and Rocket from the Crypt released Paint as a Fragrance in 1991. While the debut increased the band's profile, a lineup change ensued as Sean and Elaina left the San Diego area....
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