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.
Party Song
Catch 22 Lyrics
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We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
I can feel the world’s desire as its heart is set afire
Let it burn as it beats and we’ll never be defeated
If we say that it will happen and we know that it will happen
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
If the government can’t fight it, they will only try to hide it
But we’re looking in their eyes through their moderate disguises
Let the new will of the people overcome this evil
The stage is set for battle as the curtain slowly rises
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
Anyone could be another flower on the wall
Stay true to principle and give your all for all
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
The song "Party Song" by Catch 22 is a call to action for the people to rise up against the government and take control of their own destiny. The lyrics suggest that today is the day to start making a change and to continue the fight for a better future. The song encourages unity and perseverance in the face of adversity. The lyrics also critique the government and its attempts to suppress the will of the people.
The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and excitement, as if the party referred to is a metaphor for a revolution. The idea of keeping the party going for the rest of our lives suggests a commitment to the cause, an unending dedication to the fight for change. The repetitive nature of the chorus underscores this commitment.
The second verse specifically targets the government, suggesting that they will try to hide the truth about the people's desire for change. The song encourages the people to stay true to their principles and hold onto their beliefs.
Overall, "Party Song" can be interpreted as a rallying cry for social and political change. It urges people to come together and fight for what they believe in, no matter the obstacles they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is the day for tomorrow and then some
Let's live for today and the future, and keep the party going forever
We could keep this party going for the rest of our lives
We don't want this party to ever end, let's keep living and having fun
I can feel the world’s desire as its heart is set afire
The world is passionate about creating change and we can feel its energy
Let it burn as it beats and we’ll never be defeated
Keep that energy and passion alive and victory will be ours
If we say that it will happen and we know that it will happen
If we believe in our cause and have faith, we will achieve what we set out to do
It'll happen just the same and we’ll be here to lead it
Our belief will make it happen, and we will be the ones to take charge and guide others
If the government can’t fight it, they will only try to hide it
The government may try to suppress our cause, but we will not be silenced
But we’re looking in their eyes through their moderate disguises
We can see through their tactics and will not be fooled
Let the new will of the people overcome this evil
We need to band together and use our collective will to vanquish this evil
The stage is set for battle as the curtain slowly rises
We are ready for the fight, and the time has come to take action
Anyone could be another flower on the wall
Everyone has the potential to be a part of the movement, to not just blend in and be overlooked
Stay true to principle and give your all for all
Hold onto your values and beliefs, and give everything you've got for this cause
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALEXANGER, ASHETON, OSTERBURG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dostacos
As much as I love Alone in a Crowd, Dinosaur Sounds, etc...I feel like this is actually who Catch 22 is without Thomas Kalnoky. Great album.
Big Poppa Rasta
Love this album but Dinosaur sound has to be number 1 for me
Monroe Luvinski
Totally agree! This song and video is so mood too. Like, revolution now!
Stereochrome
Permanent Revolution: SUCH a great album.
superjudge3
Why is this song not ridiculously more popular?
Lady Millie Jean
superjudge3 ikr! The whole album is amazing!
Zach Brown
had so much fun at this video shoot! never forget that day :) in a dingy basement off 2nd ave downtown lol
Wendy Scher
I remember it being a really hot basement in Williamsburg! And they had to spray us with water periodically! (I wish I still had the CD they gave us as we left.)
Manuel Suarez
muy buuena banda
Visions
sounds great