1) Catch 22 (ska):
Catch 22 is a third-wave ska band based in New Jersey. The band was formed in 1995 by drummer Chris Greer and vocalist Tomas Kalnoky. They released a self-produced demo tape, Rules of the Game, in 1996. All 2000 copies of the tape quickly sold out. The band mailed several copies to labels they were interested in working with, including Gainesville, Florida's Toybox Records (which had previously released a 7" by Less Than Jake). Toybox was owned and operated by Sean Bonner, who had recently moved to Chicago, Illinois to work at Victory Records. Sean brought the tape to the Victory office and suggested the band be signed.
The band then signed to Victory and produced their first studio album, 1998's Keasbey Nights. Ansley left and was replaced by Pat Calpin. Kalnoky left the band shortly thereafter, having decided to continue his education rather than tour. Catch 22 continued on with Pat Calpin moved to guitar, Pat "Mingus" Kays on bass, and Jeff Davidson on vocals. The band tested out their new lineup with the 1999 EP Washed Up!. Egan left to continue teaching. Alone in a Crowd followed in 2000 with Mike Soprano on trombone. During this time, the band began touring heavily on a national scale, appearing with Mustard Plug, Reel Big Fish, and other third-wave ska, hardcore, and punk acts. Davidson and Soprano left the band in 2001 to pursue other projects, and for a while the band actively courted new vocalists, even putting an advertisement on their website. The group also recruited Ian Mckenzie, formerly of Long Island, New York ska band Edna's Goldfish, on trombone/vocals.
After a fruitless search, the band decided to continue on as it was, with Ryan Eldred and Kevin Gunther sharing vocal duties. Washed Up and Through the Ringer, an expansion of the Washed Up! EP, was released in 2001, featuring two new songs, three rarities from the Alone In A Crowd era, and a handful of live tracks recorded in October 2000 at Club Laga in Pittsburgh and Euclid Tavern in Ohio. The band released its third full-length album, Dinosaur Sounds, in 2003. This was roughly the same time that Streetlight Manifesto, a band founded by former Catch 22 frontman Tomas Kalnoky and featuring Josh Ansley and Jamie Egan (as well as former members of the NJ ska band One Cool Guy) released their debut, Everything Goes Numb. Both albums featured veiled attacks on each other, suggesting to many fans that there was some sort of disagreement or heat between Catch 22 and Streetlight Manifesto. This was true, although the two parties have since reconciled their differences. Given that Catch 22's Kevin Gunther is in charge of Streetlight Manifesto's tour booking, and members of both bands have said in conversations with fans that there is no "beef" between the two, it is safe to assume that any disagreement is firmly behind them.
In 2004, Catch 22 released Live, a combination CD and DVD recording of a show performed in Farmingdale, New York earlier that year.
Several bands who opened for Catch 22 in the past have gone on to find fame on the mainstream, including Sum 41, Bowling For Soup, Thursday, and Taking Back Sunday.
Catch 22's fourth studio album, titled Permanent Revolution, was released on June 27, 2006. The album can be classified as a concept album, centering around the life of Leon Trotsky (1879 - 1940); the title represents a theorum called Permanent Revolution that Trotsky had been associated with.
2) CATCH 22 (metal):
GENRE:
US Power/Thrash Metal
ORIGIN:
USA (Marietta, Ohio), 1992
CURRENT LINE-UP:
T.J. Berry (vocals, lead and rhythm guitar)
Jesse Forrest (rhythm guitar, backing vocals)
Hank Ramage (bass, backing vocals)
Joe Bailey (drums, backing vocals)
BIOGRAPHY
CATCH 22 was formed by T.J. Berry (vocals, guitar) in 1992 in Marietta, Ohio. When grunge was hitting it big, CATCH 22 stayed true to their art form (metal) and treaded on.
In 1994 their first 6 song demo tape, "Crazier Than Life", was released. One song from this demo, "Fate Keeps On Happening", scored a spot on the Rodell Records compilation "Sounds From The Underground". That was a brave move from Rodell Records because at that time CATCH 22 were considered very uncool as anything metal was labeled uncool.
In 1995 they recorded a 3 song tape, that gained them some national exposure and encouraged them to record a full length CD entitled "Through Eyes Of Pain" in 1997. They scored distribution and a Metal Edge magazine ad from Perris Records, that is known for glam metal, but saw the potential of the band and couldn't resist it.
In 1998 CATCH 22 released their second album, "Time Reveals All", to rave reviews from all over the world. Songs such as "Burn" and "Think For Yourself" still pop up at the band's live shows. CATCH 22 played at the March Metal Meltdown in New Jersey. The year was 2000 and they were surrounded by death metal cookie monster vocals and the outcast once again, waving the flag of true metal loud and proud.
The following year saw the beginning of a great relationship for CATCH 22 with the Classic Metal Festival series. They went to Kalamazoo (Michigan) to play the first annual CMF. At CMF 2 they met J.B. Mestad which led to his label Molten Metal, releasing CATCH 22 third album, "Awaken", in 2003.
CATCH 22 played at Classic Metal Festivals 1, 2, 4 and 5 and have shared the stage with TESTAMENT, EXCITER, ANVIL, OMEN, ATTACKER, HALLOWS EVE, S.O.D., SEVEN WITCHES, CAGE, DORO and many other well known acts.
CATCH 22 were featured on four tribute CDs released by Dwell Records, performing songs of KING DIAMOND, TESTAMENT, WHITE ZOMBIE and SUICIDAL TENDENCIES.
In December 2006 CATCH 22 entered the studio again to record songs for the new album. The sessions resulted in 22 heavy and diverse power/thrash metal cuts, however due to the limited budget only half of these songs saw the light of day, being released by the band under the title "Soulreaper Vol. 1" in 2007. This CD got many great reviews from all over the globe, however it was more of a promo without the booklet, so Metal On Metal Records decided to release "Soulreaper" the way it was planned by the band in the first place: as a double CD with all the songs, lyrics plus a lot of additional artwork in the booklet.
3. Catch 22
Catch 22 is a UK Hip Hop artist signed to Sugar Free. Catch 22 released his debut feature length album "The Harlequins Monologue" in 2009 on Sugar Free.
It Takes Some Time
Catch 22 Lyrics
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you look at me
you don't like what you see
I don't like who I am
I can change, I can change.
It takes some time
in your factory
just tell me what to do
and I'll slowly rearrange
it takes some time
so bare with me
you're always there with me
looking in the mirror
it's much clearer now, I hear ya now
echoes in my ear I can change but do I want to?
nevermind...every time...what you say...when you want it
[Chorus x2]
Find myself inside myself and no one else can find it for me
Find myself all by myself and no one else can find it for me
It takes some time
too much time with you
I don't know what to do
taking time is wasting time
and I'm not wasting away mine
someone is telling me, yelling and selling me to their whole crew
rendez-vous (rendez-vous)
It takes some time
so don't bother me
you don't like what you see
looking in the mirror
it's much clearer now I hear myself
echoes in my ears, I can change but I don't want to
fine the way I am, I can change but choose not to
It takes some time
but watch is gone
and all my clocks are wrong,
so I don't have the time to change
(I can't change for you)
or anyone
I think i'm enough fun
the way that I am and i'm finding new friends and
I'm not gonna change who I am
[Chorus]
The song "It Takes Some Time" by Catch 22 talks about the struggle of self-acceptance and the desire to change. The song begins with the singer looking at himself/herself in the mirror and not liking what they see. They want to change and are willing to do so, but it will take time. The first verse talks about being in someone's factory where they follow a recipe, and if someone showed them what to do, they could slowly rearrange themselves.
The chorus talks about the importance of finding oneself and not relying on others to do it for them. The second verse talks about the pressure from someone else to change, but the singer is content with who they are and doesn't want to change. They don't have the time or desire to change for someone else, and they are finding new friends who like them for who they are.
Overall, the song is about the struggle of self-acceptance and the pressure from others to conform. The singer wants to change but only on their terms and timeline. The chorus emphasizes the importance of finding oneself and not relying on others to do it for them.
Line by Line Meaning
It takes some time
Changing oneself requires a significant amount of time and effort.
you look at me
Others scrutinize me and judge me.
you don't like what you see
Others find fault with what they see in me.
I don't like who I am
I am dissatisfied with myself.
I can change, I can change.
I am willing and capable of changing.
in your factory
In the environment or system that you've created.
if there's a recipe
If there's a specific set of instructions, steps or guidelines that I can follow.
just tell me what to do
Provide me with clear direction or guidance.
and I'll slowly rearrange
I'll make adjustments or modifications incrementally, over time.
so bare with me
Be patient with me as I undergo this process.
you're always there with me
You're a constant presence in my life.
looking in the mirror
Self-reflection and introspection.
it's much clearer now, I hear ya now
My perspective and understanding have shifted due to your influence.
echoes in my ear I can change but do I want to?
I'm grappling with the decision of whether or not to change.
nevermind...every time...what you say...when you want it
I tend to disregard your advice or suggestions, regardless of when or how often they're given.
[Chorus x2] Find myself inside myself and no one else can find it for me Find myself all by myself and no one else can find it for me
I'm the only one who truly knows and understands myself, and no one else can change that.
too much time with you
Spending too much time in your company.
I don't know what to do
I'm uncertain of my actions or next steps.
taking time is wasting time
Time spent on self-improvement is time not spent on other things.
and I'm not wasting away mine
I'm not squandering my time or potential.
someone is telling me, yelling and selling me to their whole crew
Others are pressuring me to change according to their ideals or standards.
rendez-vous (rendez-vous)
A possible reference to a meeting or appointment.
so don't bother me
Don't pester me to change.
looking in the mirror
Continuing to reflect on my own self-improvement.
it's much clearer now I hear myself
I'm becoming more self-aware and in tune with my own desires and needs.
I can change but I don't want to
I have the ability to change, but I'm choosing not to.
fine the way I am, I can change but choose not to
I'm content with who I am, and while I have options to change, I'm making a conscious decision to stay the same.
but watch is gone and all my clocks are wrong, so I don't have the time to change
I'm unable to change due to a lack of time or resources.
(I can't change for you) or anyone
I can't or won't change my actions or behavior to please others.
I think i'm enough fun
I'm happy with my current state of being and don't need to change to have a good time.
the way that I am and i'm finding new friends and I'm not gonna change who I am
I'm continuing to find happiness, acceptance, and new friendships without changing who I am at my core.
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Written by: OTIS RUSH
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