Circa: Now!

Editorial Reviews
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The ear-splitting drone that starts off Circa: Now! is a mere portent of the heaviness yet to come. Muscular, but with surprising melodic twists, this weirdo quintet hails from San Diego, where soaking up So-Cal hardcore influences is a matter of coming of age. Chunky rhythm guitars are the rule, augmented by honking sax and searing leads. It's quite an interesting mix, swinging between the wonderful, anthemic "Ditch Digger," the joyful racket of "Hairball Alley," and the all-out throb of "Sturdy Wrists." With names like Speedo, Apollo 9, and Petey X, it's difficult to take these guys seriously. But then, they're just too damn good to dismiss. --Mike Corrigan --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Circa: Now!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • good stuff
  • MC5 plus horn section times punk rock
Circa: Now!
Rocket from the Crypt
Manufacturer: Swami Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0002198W8
Release Date: 2004-07-06

Tracks:

  1. Short Lip Fuser
  2. Hippy Dippy Do
  3. Ditchdigger
  4. Don't Darlene
  5. Killy Kill
  6. Hairball Alley
  7. Sturdy Wrist
  8. March Of Dimes
  9. Little Arm
  10. Dollar
  11. Glazed
  12. Lamps for Sale
  13. Crazy Talk
  14. Flight of the Hobo
  15. Over the Rail

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars good stuff.......2006-06-14

This is a great album ,I especially love the song "glazed".I bought this album at random when I was real young in the early 90's.Rocket from the crypt is a very original band,very punk but with a "oompa-oompa" feel to the riffs that you would expect from a ska band.The lyrics are pretty dark.I give it a five for originality.

5 out of 5 stars MC5 plus horn section times punk rock .......2006-03-02

If there was any justice in this world San Diego would be renamed Reis Diego.
Circa: Now!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • If you don't buy this album, you're a shmuck!
  • This is one of the best cds ever
  • Rocket From the Crypt: As Good as it Gets!
  • Circa:Now! Essential for the survival of humanity...
  • One of the greatest albums EVER. Classic
 Circa: Now!
Rocket from the Crypt
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
PunkPunk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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  1. Scream, Dracula, Scream!
  2. Scream, Dracula, Scream!
  3. RFTC
  4. The Crane Wife

ASIN: B000001Y5R
Release Date: 1993-05-25

Tracks:

  1. Short Lip Fuser
  2. Hippy Dippy Do
  3. Ditch Digger
  4. Don't Darlene
  5. Kill Kill
  6. Hairball Alley
  7. Sturdy Wrists
  8. March Of Dimes
  9. Little Arm
  10. Dollar
  11. Glazed

Amazon.com

The ear-splitting drone that starts off Circa: Now! is a mere portent of the heaviness yet to come. Muscular, but with surprising melodic twists, this weirdo quintet hails from San Diego, where soaking up So-Cal hardcore influences is a matter of coming of age. Chunky rhythm guitars are the rule, augmented by honking sax and searing leads. It's quite an interesting mix, swinging between the wonderful, anthemic "Ditch Digger," the joyful racket of "Hairball Alley," and the all-out throb of "Sturdy Wrists." With names like Speedo, Apollo 9, and Petey X, it's difficult to take these guys seriously. But then, they're just too damn good to dismiss. --Mike Corrigan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you don't buy this album, you're a shmuck!.......2003-03-06

If you think the future of rock and roll lies with the Strokes, White Stripes and the Hives, you're a johnny come lately who doesn't know [anything]about rockin' the house. Do yourself a favor and buy this album, Scream Drac Scream, RFTC... hell, buy them all. support the future of rock and roll. That's all.

5 out of 5 stars This is one of the best cds ever.......2000-06-25

RFTC's exciting blend of punk know how and rock n roll make for one of the best records ever. From the straightforward Sturdy Wrists and Don't Darlene to the epic Glazed, you really can't go wrong.

4 out of 5 stars Rocket From the Crypt: As Good as it Gets!.......2000-01-31

If you like hardcorw with lighter attitude and flair for the bizzare, this Cd is for you. It blows me away every time. I heard about this band from their short appearance on MTV's Spring Break many years ago and I picked up the cd for a very good price. it continues to impress me to this very day!

5 out of 5 stars Circa:Now! Essential for the survival of humanity..........1999-12-03

While this isn't the first RFTC album I listened to, it's tied for first with "State of the Art is on Fire" for my favorite album. It has everything that you could possibly want in a rock album. It is a perfect blend of hardcore and melody, and it only gets better the more you listen to it.

5 out of 5 stars One of the greatest albums EVER. Classic.......1999-03-11

"Circa:Now" was the first Rocket from the Crypt album I bought, and my life has seriously been changed since. Few are able to find the balance between hardcore and melody, but Rocket from the Crypt does it. A few days ago, a friend of mine asked me what they sound like, and I couldn't give him a straight answer. Punkabilly with horns I'd say, but you can't understand until you experience the unconditional love that is Rocket from the Crypt. Why don't you have this album yet?!?
Outland Disco
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    Manufacturer: Kwait Brothers Band
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CA3Q22
    Release Date: 2002-02-26

    Tracks:

    1. Goin Through
    2. New Gospel
    3. Road Out
    4. Winds
    5. Wyoming
    6. Married Me a Wife
    7. Big Horn
    8. Deering Banjo
    9. Old Line
    10. Lovin You is Sweeter
    11. Blue Star
    12. Outlander
    13. Hallelulah, I'm Ready
    Hillside
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Hillside

      Manufacturer: Kwait Brothers Band
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CA3Q2C
      Release Date: 2002-02-26

      Tracks:

      1. Delia
      2. Hillside
      3. Safe Passage
      4. Crooked Line
      5. Travelin' Man
      6. 40 Miles
      7. Fool I am
      8. Cumberland Mine
      9. Uncompahgre
      10. Goodbye Country Town
      11. Fine Fine Morning
      Flower of All Ships: Tudor Court Music
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Flower of All Ships: Tudor Court Music

        Manufacturer: Crd
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by CornyshAll Works by Cornysh | Cornysh, William | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0000044GE
        Release Date: 1995-12-12

        Tracks:

        1. And I War A Maydyn
        2. Westron Wynde/Hey Nony Nony No
        3. If Love Now Reynyd
        4. Madame D'Amours
        5. Hornepype D' Angleterre
        6. Kyng Harry The VIllth Pavyn
        7. Helas Madam
        8. La Belle Fyne
        9. Jay Pryse Amours
        10. Untitled Inst Piece
        11. Wher Be Ye My Love, My Love?
        12. My Lady Carey's Dompe
        13. My Lady Wynkfyld's Rownde
        14. Joyssance Vous Donneray
        15. Don Vincela
        16. Gentils Galans, Compaignons Du Resin
        17. Arthurs Dompe
        18. Ricercar
        19. O Dolce Nocte
        20. Ricercar
        21. My Love Ys Lyke Unto Th' Eternall Fyre
        22. Yow And I And Amyas
        23. The Hunt Is Up
        Now Is Tomorrow
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          Definition Of Sound
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          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD
          ASIN: B000092AJT

          Music:

          1. Closer [Import]
          2. Closing In
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          The Frivolous Harpsichord: Works by William Albright / Naji Hakim / Dan Locklair / Penka Kouneva / Dave Brubeck / Erkki Salmenhaara / François Couperin / Jyrki Linjama / John Cage / Mauricio Kagel / Roberto Sierra / Franzpeter Goebels / Tonino Tesei / Domenico Scarlatti / Jukka Tiensuu - Jukka Tiensuu, Harpsichord

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