Paint as a Fragrance
Rocket from the Crypt · 1991
27 min · 10 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of punk rock energy and catchy melodies, reflecting the raw excitement of early '90s alternative music.
Top tracks — play these first
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French Guy Start here — The opening track showcases the band's energetic style with its punchy rhythms and playful lyrics, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
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Basturds — This track captures the band's knack for blending humor with punk sensibilities, featuring a memorable chorus that emphasizes their irreverent attitude.
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Thumbmaster — Closing out the album, this song encapsulates their energetic spirit while weaving in clever wordplay and tight musicianship, leaving a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic punk rock with catchy melodies and unique instrumentation, establishing its distinct sound.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more varied pacing in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature abrupt transitions between sections, creating a sense of urgency and unpredictability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of high energy
- youthful exuberance and rebellion
- for lively gatherings
- engaging sing-along moments
- front-loaded excitement throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek slow contemplative sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established their presence in the punk rock scene.
- Themes
- San Diego punk scene· early-'90s punk irreverence· snarling guitar hooks
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Paint as a Fragrance marked Rocket from the Crypt's debut album, introducing their unique sound to the punk rock scene. At this point, they were establishing themselves after forming in 1990, drawing attention for their high-energy performances and eclectic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bronx· At the Drive-In· Refused
Tracklist
- 1 French Guy Start here 3:16
- 2 Maybelline 1:56
- 3 Shy Boy 2:28
- 4 Basturds 3:17
- 5 Velvet Touch 3:47
- 6 Evil Party 1:50
- 7 Stinker 2:15
- 8 Jiggy Jig 2:38
- 9 Weak Superhero 3:10
- 10 Thumbmaster 3:17
What to play next
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