Paint as a Fragrance

Paint as a Fragrance is the first studio album by the San Diego, California rock band Rocket from the Crypt, released in 1991 by Cargo Records and Headhunter Records. It is the band's only recording featuring their original lineup, which included drummer Sean Flynn and backing vocalist Elaina Torres. Shortly after the release of Paint as a Fragrance Sean and Elaina moved away from San Diego and the group re-invented itself as a punk-inspired rock & roll band with a horn section.

Paint as a Fragrance
Studio album by Rocket from the Crypt
Released	February 8, 1991
Recorded	1990
Genre	Punk rock, rock and roll
Length	27:59
Label	Cargo/Headhunter
Producer	John Reis
Rocket from the Crypt chronology
Paint as a Fragrance (1991) Circa: Now! (1992)

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Track listing

1. "French Guy"
2. "Maybelline"
3. "Shy Boy"
4. "Basturds"
5. "Velvet Touch"
6. "Evil Party"
7. "Stinker"
8. "Jiggy Jig"
9. "Weak Superhero"
10. "Thumbmaster"

Performers

• Speedo (John Reis) - guitar, lead vocals
• Andy Stamets - guitar, backing vocals
• Pete Reichert - bass, backing vocals
• Sean - drums
• Elaina - backing vocals
• Rick Froberg, Ian Roarty, Mike Kennedy, and Chuck - additional backing vocals

Album information

• Record label:Cargo Records/Headhunter Records
• Recorded at Westbeach Recorders in Los Angeles
• Produced by John Reis
• Preproduction by Gar Wood
• Engineered by Donnell Cameron
• Mastered at K-Disc
• Photography by Jonny Donhowe
• Disc art by Mark Gariss
• CD layout by O, Jonny Donhowe, and Dean Kegler
• Cover model: Tim Johnson
• Insert drawing by Dean Reis