Before their unfortunate demise, Apocalypse Hoboken toured with the likes of The Vandals, The Ataris, Ten Foot Pole, Less Than Jake, Swingin' Utters, Agent Orange, Guttermouth, Strung Out, Bigwig, Suicide Machines, At the Drive In, Murder City Devils, and appeared on West Coast dates of the Warped Tour.
Their last show in 2003 sold out Chicago's Metro, and though they haven't recorded a shred of new music in five years, demand for their live act has never been greater. A reunion at the Abbey Pub with all-original members promises to be a highlight of 2006.
Line up
Todd Pott - Vocals
Scott A. - Guitar
Sean - Guitar
Kurt Buddha - Bass Guitar
Andy - Drums
Discography
Yes, But... (1989, Self-Released) - (cassette)
Green Monster (1990, Fullon Records) - (7")
Punish the Innocent (1992, Fullon Records) - (cassette)
The Kingpin (1993, Dick Records) - (7")
Strikes Back (1993, Dick Records) - (7")
Superincredibleheavydutydudes (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (CD)
Reissued in 1997 by Labyrinth Media
Jerk Lessons (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (10")
Reissued in 1998 by Dyslexic/Choke Inc.
Daterape Nation (1994, Johanns Face Records) - (2x7")
Sassy's Cute Band Alert (1994, Dyslexic Records) - (7")
Split with Sidekick Kato
Easy Instructions For Complex Machinery (1995, Johanns Face Records - (LP/CD)
Daterape Nation / Jerk Lessons (1996, Johanns Face Records) - (CD)
A compilation of two earlier releases
Now's Not a Good Time (1996, Rocco Records) - (CD/10")
Led Zeppelin III (1997, Fueled By Ramen) - (7")
Oblivion/Apocalypse Hoboken (August 1997, Harmless Records) - (7")
V.M.Live #34 (1997, VML Records) - (7")
Also released as a CD under the name V.M.Live Series 1, Volume 8
Monchichi (1997, Dick Records) - (Promo 7")
House of The Rising Son of a Bitch (1998, Kung-Fu Records) - (LP/CS/CD)
Inverse, Reverse, Perverse (1999, Suburban Home Records) - (CD)
Microstars (1999, Kung-Fu Records) - (LP/CS/CD)
Four CD Box Set (2002, Self-Released) - CD
Disc 1 - 1990-1993
Disc 2 - 1994-1995
Disc 3 - 1995-1997
Disc 4 - 1997-2000
Quick Joey Small
Apocalypse Hoboken Lyrics
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With a ball an' a chain behind him
Quick Joey Small went over the wall
Send the dogs right out to find him
In a striped prison suit with no loot to boot
He headed for the highway
With his chain still draggin'
"Man are you goin' my way?"
And they say now
Chorus:
Run Joey , Joey run run the hounds are on your trail
Jump-up! Jump-up!
Run Joey , Joey run run they're gonna send you back to jail
Sheriff got a shotgun (he do)
He'll fill you full of lead son (it's true)
He's also got a blackjack (he's mad)
He'd bust your head with one whack
Here I go now
Run Joey, Joey run run the hounds are on your trail
Sweet Mary Jane was goin' insane
When she heard of Joey's jail break
But she knew all the while 'cause
She sent him a file
Baked inside a fudge cake (and they say now)
Chorus
Sheriff Jack Bains was a light on brains
But he knew one thing for sure
He took some tuffs and a pair of handcuffs
And headed straight for Mary Jane's door
And they say . . .
The lyrics to Apocalypse Hoboken's song "Quick Joey Small" tell the story of a man named Joey who escapes from prison and is being chased by the authorities. Joey is described as going "over the wall" with a ball and chain behind him, indicating that he is making a daring escape. He is on the run, with the dogs being sent to find him. Despite being in a striped prison suit and having no money, he manages to hitch a ride from someone heading in his direction.
The chorus emphasizes the urgency and the danger Joey is in, as the hounds are on his trail and there is a high chance he will be sent back to jail. The lyrics mention the sheriff, who is armed with a shotgun and a blackjack, ready to apprehend Joey. The song also mentions a character named Sweet Mary Jane, who is worried about Joey's escape but has been helping him by providing tools to aid in his escape, such as a file hidden inside a fudge cake.
Overall, the song portrays a thrilling and suspenseful story of a man trying to escape the clutches of the law, with elements of danger, love, and the determination to regain freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Quick Joey Small went over the wall
Joey Small escaped from prison by climbing over the wall
With a ball an' a chain behind him
Joey Small had a ball and chain attached to him as he escaped
Send the dogs right out to find him
The authorities sent dogs to search for Joey Small
In a striped prison suit with no loot to boot
Joey Small was wearing a striped prison suit and had no money
He headed for the highway
Joey Small went towards the highway
With his chain still draggin'
Joey Small was still dragging his chain with him
He thumbed down a wagon said 'Man are you goin' my way?'
Joey Small hitchhiked and asked a passing wagon driver if they were going in the same direction
And they say now
It is rumored or said that
Chorus: Run Joey, Joey run run the hounds are on your trail
Joey Small needs to run quickly because the authorities and their tracking dogs are chasing him
Jump-up! Jump-up!
They are urging Joey Small to jump and move quickly
Sheriff got a shotgun (he do)
The sheriff possesses a shotgun
He'll fill you full of lead son (it's true)
The sheriff will shoot and harm you with the shotgun
He's also got a blackjack (he's mad)
The sheriff also carries a blackjack, a small club used as a weapon and he is angry
He'd bust your head with one whack
The sheriff would hit your head forcefully with a single strike
Here I go now
I am about to take action or make a move
Sweet Mary Jane was goin' insane
Mary Jane (possibly Joey Small's lover) was becoming extremely worried and anxious
When she heard of Joey's jail break
Mary Jane found out about Joey Small's escape from jail
But she knew all the while 'cause she sent him a file
Mary Jane was aware of Joey Small's plan to escape because she had sent him a file to help him
Baked inside a fudge cake (and they say now)
The file was hidden inside a fudge cake, possibly sent as a gift for Joey Small
Sheriff Jack Bains was a light on brains
Sheriff Jack Bains was not very intelligent
But he knew one thing for sure
Despite his lack of intelligence, he was confident about one thing
He took some tuffs and a pair of handcuffs
He gathered some tough individuals and handcuffs
And headed straight for Mary Jane's door
Sheriff Bains went directly to Mary Jane's house
And they say . . .
According to rumors or reports
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARTHUR RESNICK, JOE LEVINE
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