Hot Charity/Cut Carefully and Play Loud
Rocket from the Crypt · 2002
41 min · 14 tracks · punk
A frenzied blend of punk energy and catchy melodies with a playful, irreverent spirit.
Why this album works
'Hot Charity/Cut Carefully and Play Loud' received critical acclaim for its energetic sound and inventive songwriting, solidifying Rocket from the Crypt's legacy in the punk genre. The album helped rekindle interest in the band, leading to a resurgence of their music on streaming platforms and influencing a new generation of punk rock bands.
- Best for
- playful irreverence with catchy energy short bursts of frenetic fun dynamic flow with varied intensity
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2002, 'Hot Charity/Cut Carefully and Play Loud' marked Rocket from the Crypt's first album after their hiatus in 1998. This album showcased their return to form, featuring their trademark punk sound while experimenting with diverse influences. At this point in their career, the band was looking to re-establish themselves as a vital force in the punk rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Green Day· Beck· Moby· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Pushed 2:29
- 2 Guilt Free Standout 3:41
- 3 Poison Eye 2:42
- 4 My Arrow's Aim Standout 3:17
- 5 Feathered Friends 4:19
- 6 Cloud Over Branson 2:54
- 7 Lorna Doom 2:19
- 8 Shucks 2:15
- 9 Pity Yr Paws 3:29
- 10 If the Bird Could Fly 2:27
- 11 Blood Robots Standout 1:37
- 12 Waste It 4:46
- 13 Hot Wired 1:40
- 14 Who Let the Snakes In 3:15
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