RFTC
Rocket from the Crypt · 1998
41 min · 13 tracks · punk
A frenetic blend of punk energy and swaggering rock melodies that captures the essence of late 90s alternative culture.
Why this album works
'RFTC' marked the band's transition towards a more polished sound while retaining their raw energy. The album received positive reviews from major publications like 'Rolling Stone', which helped further establish them in the punk scene during a time when alternative rock was dominating charts.
- Best for
- steady energy for active listening for upbeat gatherings short tracks for quick enjoyment
- Context
- Released on January 1, 1998, 'RFTC' was Rocket from the Crypt's fifth studio album, coming after their critically acclaimed 'Scream, Dracula, Scream!' in 1995. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound within the punk rock genre while maintaining a loyal fanbase and expanding their musical experimentation.
- 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 Eye on You Standout 3:39
- 2 Break It Up Standout 3:22
- 3 I Know 2:12
- 4 Panic Scam 1:51
- 5 Made for You 2:18
- 6 Lipstick 3:23
- 7 You Gotta Move 4:43
- 8 Your Touch 3:09
- 9 Let’s Get Busy 4:04
- 10 Dick on a Dog Standout 3:07
- 11 Back in the State 2:11
- 12 When in Rome 3:56
- 13 Run Kid Run 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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