It's strange to find the Cramps on CD; vinyl seems more in tune with their dirty, disposable aesthetic. But it's still fun to hear Femaleand Elvis — their mid-'80s best — again. Rockin, a pallid live recording, finds them on a bad night, while the brand-new Flamejob shows they haven't lost a step. Flamejob: B Female: A- Elvis: B+ Rockin: C-

Originally posted Oct 14, 1994 Published in issue #244 Oct 14, 1994 Order article reprints