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1001 Album Complaints

The Chop Unlimited

The Story Behind: Rocket from the Crypt - Scream, Dracula, Scream, Ep. 249

MAR 2, 2026100 MIN
1001 Album Complaints

The Story Behind: Rocket from the Crypt - Scream, Dracula, Scream, Ep. 249

MAR 2, 2026100 MIN

Description

Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Rocket from the Crypt was touted by some as "the next Nirvana", but John Reis (aka Speedo) just wanted to put on the highest energy, best rock and roll show the world had ever seen. The fellas welcome an expert in the field (of John Reis) and discuss pompadours, spinning carnival wheels, and the showmanship of punk music overall.Join us on Patreon to continue the conversation and access 50+ bonus shows!https://www.patreon.com/1001AlbumComplaintsJoin our Mailing List here: https://linktr.ee/1001albumcomplaintsEmail us your complaints (or questions / comments) at [email protected] Conan Neutron -- BUY his latest record The Way of the Neutron, LISTEN to his podcast Protonic Reversal or his other podcast Movie Night Extravaganza, and SEE him on tour as soon as possible.Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2kD7sTc3dUY4PUbRlTRIVH?si=84f8261456ab4634Listen to Scream, Dracula, Scream here:https://open.spotify.com/album/02CMQmnyFukoqly9mKByJX?si=sKbGkq2HQnW55WIJwZcbmAAnd our international playlists continue to grow: Thai, German, Sweden 1, 2, & 3, Italian, Australian, Belgium 1 & 2Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly CrushersOutro music: After the Afterlife by MEGAFollow our Spotify Playlist of music produced directly by us. Listen and complain at homeFollow us on instagram @thechopunlimited AND @1001AlbumComplaintsWe have 1001 Merch! Support us by buying some.US Merch StoreUK Merch StoreNext week's album: Pink Floyd - The Wall