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.
Opportunity
Catch 22 Lyrics
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Our plans for the land are degraded by menacing hands.
But history's compelling us, telling us to do it all again.
As far as I can see, everything that we had believed
is more true now than ever before.
If the truth be known, we would do it all again.
We got low, down in Mexico.
We got low, down in Mexico.
We lost everything except the things that matter most.
Bureaucracy and hypocrisy are contagious and make us all victims eventually.
You can take my life from me, but we will do it all again.
The seeds of truth will grow.
The people will know of the visions that we have endeavored to show.
And like the river we will flow.
We Will do it all again.
Faceless men who represent no idea or purpose intend
to prevent revolution though revolution,
but we could do it all again.
Even when I die, I hope you won't cry,
for my life has been happily spent in the struggle...
and I love you so I would do it all again.
The lyrics of "Opportunity" by Catch 22 are a commentary on the struggles and hardships faced by those who fight for change and revolution. The song expresses the frustration of those who have had their plans thwarted by bureaucrats and hypocrites, but also the determination to keep going in spite of the setbacks. The repeated refrain of "We Will do it all again" is a statement of defiance and hope, even in the face of oppression and adversity.
The first verse speaks to the feeling of being degraded by forces outside of our control. Despite these menacing hands, history is compelling us to keep fighting for the change we believe in. The second verse describes a period of struggle in Mexico, where all material possessions were lost but the things that mattered most - the pursuit of truth and justice - remained. The third verse expresses a frustration with how bureaucracy and hypocrisy can make even well-intentioned people into victims, but reiterates the commitment to keep going no matter what. The final verse is a touching message of love and hope for the future, even beyond the life of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Hardships faced. We've been disgraced.
We've experienced difficult times and felt ashamed.
Our plans for the land are degraded by menacing hands.
Our ideas for improving the country have been interrupted by those who oppose them.
But history's compelling us, telling us to do it all again.
The events of the past inspire us to keep moving forward and trying to achieve our goals.
As far as I can see, everything that we had believed
From my perspective, our original beliefs and ideas are still valid.
is more true now than ever before.
Those beliefs are even more relevant and important today than they were in the past.
If the truth be known, we would do it all again.
Despite the challenges we've faced, we're still motivated to pursue our goals and try again.
We got low, down in Mexico.
We faced difficult times while in Mexico.
It seems so far after having been so close.
It's frustrating to feel like we were close to something, only to have it slip away.
We lost everything except the things that matter most.
Despite the setbacks and losses, we still have what's truly important to us.
Bureaucracy and hypocrisy are contagious and make us all victims eventually.
The negative influences of bureaucracy and hypocrisy affect us all and can lead to a victim mentality.
You can take my life from me, but we will do it all again.
Even in the face of potential danger or opposition, we're still committed to pursuing our goals.
The seeds of truth will grow.
The ideas and beliefs we're fighting for will continue to spread and gain traction.
The people will know of the visions that we have endeavored to show.
The public will become aware of our goals and the changes we're trying to make.
And like the river we will flow.
We'll keep moving forward and adapting to challenges, like a river flowing around obstacles.
We Will do it all again.
We're determined to keep pursuing our goals and fighting for change.
Faceless men who represent no idea or purpose intend
Those who oppose us have no clear agenda or reason for doing so.
to prevent revolution though revolution,
They're trying to stifle our efforts to bring about change, even if that change could lead to a positive revolution.
but we could do it all again.
Despite their attempts, we're still committed to our cause and willing to keep fighting.
Even when I die, I hope you won't cry,
I don't want people to mourn my death, but instead to be inspired by the work I've done.
for my life has been happily spent in the struggle...
I've found meaning and fulfillment in the fight for what I believe in.
and I love you so I would do it all again.
I care deeply about those around me and am motivated to continue fighting for our shared goals.
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike Ellison
Nice thanks for posting lyrics - This album is rad, a good last album. Haven't seen any activity with Catch 22 currently.
Paulo Ontaneda
excelente canción
Zuzu
why does it say 1940 after the name of the song?
Malek Magician
Samir S 1940 was the time when Trotsky die in Mexico by the Stalinist agent call Ramón Mercader.
deadagain33
Ah, you obviously do not know the context. This song is taken from a concept album about a historical figure called Trotsky. This particular song deals with him in 1940. Hope this simple explanation helped!
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