Circa Now! (Reissue)

Rocket From The Crypt's 'Circa Now!' was first unleashed on the public in 1993. The band's sophomore outing was a culmination of post-hardcore delineations, affections for pre-punk and punk forefathers, and blasting baritone skronk over a twin guitar assault. Constant touring, lots of media coverage, radio play, and even support from MTV made 'Circa Now!' one of the most recognizable records in the Rocket From The Crypt catalogue. Eleven years later, Swami head honchos have wrangled this gem from the powers that be and resuscitated it with a mighty vigor. This reissue of 'Circa Now!' boasts improved mastering, better packaging (with more photos of the band), and four never-before-released songs not included on the original release. For anyone who prefers the prepubescent inclinations of RFTC (at the time, they were taking cues from THE SAINTS' 'Eternally Yours,' THE RAMONES' 'End of the Century,' and 'Live and Let Die'-era WINGS), this is the album for you. And the four new tracks make this essential for even those who own the original.