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.
Wicked From The Womb
Catch 22 Lyrics
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Sister sweet sister can you make me pure again?
Sister sweet sister can you take away my pain?
Can you make me pure again?
[ verse 1 ]
Violated no respect for human life
Stupid and senseless
Random acts of violence
Is nothing truly pure?
Not only did her child die
So did a part of her
[ chorus ]
Innocense lost
Hear the cleansing water run
Screaming you're not dreaming
Bad blood through and through
Wicked from the womb
[ verse 2 ]
Persecuted just for the color of your skin
Guilty of being white
Reverse racism
The onlt time we're equal is when we die
Is nothing truly fair?
The only things in life we are guaranteed
Death and taxes the powers that be
[ chorus ] [ solo ]
[ verse 3 ]
The visions faded it's the blind leading the blind
Freedom's never free
Where's the heaven that we seek
Take a look around and tell me what you see
Is nothing sacred?You tell me
Open up your eyes and read between the lies
The truth is still stuck in their teeth
[ chorus ]
The lyrics of Catch 22's song Wicked From The Womb speak to the pain and injustice that is present in our world. The first verse describes the violation of human life and the senseless acts of violence that take place. The chorus highlights the theme of lost innocence and the need for cleansing. The second verse touches upon issues of racial discrimination and the realization that true equality is only achievable in death. The final verse speaks to the disillusionment many feel in their search for meaning and freedom, as they are faced with the harsh reality that truth is often obscured by lies.
The repeated question to "sister sweet sister" throughout the song is a plea for salvation and redemption. The sister figure represents purity and goodness, and the singer is seeking to be rid of the pain and wickedness that currently plagues the world. The line "bad blood through and through" suggests that violence and injustice are deeply ingrained in society and difficult to eradicate.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wicked From The Womb" offer a commentary on the harsh realities of life that we face, and the difficulty in finding true purity and redemption in a world that is often cruel and unjust.
Line by Line Meaning
Sister sweet sister can you wash away my sins?
Asking for forgiveness and absolution from a trusted person
Sister sweet sister can you make me pure again?
Seeking to regain a sense of innocence and righteousness
Sister sweet sister can you take away my pain?
Wishing for relief from emotional or physical suffering
Can you make me pure again?
Reiterating the desire to be cleansed of wrongdoing
Violated no respect for human life
Describing acts of extreme disregard for others and their well-being
Stupid and senseless
Emphasizing the pointless nature of such actions
Random acts of violence
Highlighting the unpredictable and arbitrary nature of violence
Look into the eyes of a mother of a murdered child
Inviting empathy and understanding for the pain of losing a child to violence
Is nothing truly pure?
Questioning the existence of true purity in light of such senseless violence
Not only did her child die
Noting the profound emotional impact of such violence on the victim's family
So did a part of her
Expressing the lasting trauma and loss suffered by those left behind
Innocense lost
Referring to the loss of purity and naivete in the face of violence and injustice
Hear the cleansing water run
Suggesting a desire to cleanse oneself of guilt and wrongdoing
Screaming you're not dreaming
Asserting the harsh reality of violence and its consequences
Bad blood through and through
Implying a cycle of violence and hatred that runs deep in society
Wicked from the womb
Suggesting that societal factors contribute to the perpetuation of violence and injustice from birth
Persecuted just for the color of your skin
Referring to the systemic racism and discrimination faced by people of color
Guilty of being white
Acknowledging the privilege and power that comes with being white in a racist society
Reverse racism
Highlighting the fallacy of the notion that people of color can be racist towards white people, given the power dynamics at play
The only time we're equal is when we die
Observing that even in death, societal inequalities are still present
Is nothing truly fair?
Questioning the existence of true fairness in a society built on systemic injustices
The only things in life we are guaranteed
Stating the bleak outlook of life's certainties of death and taxes
Death and taxes the powers that be
Implying that these societal structures hold more power than any individual can hope to challenge
The visions faded it's the blind leading the blind
Describing a lack of clear direction or vision in society
Freedom's never free
Reminding that true freedom comes at a great cost and requires constant vigilance and effort
Where's the heaven that we seek
Questioning the existence or accessibility of a better, more just world
Take a look around and tell me what you see
Challenging the listener to observe and acknowledge the deep-seated injustices of society
Is nothing sacred?
Expressing a sense of disillusionment or despair at the lack of sacredness or inherent value in society
You tell me
Challenging the listener to consider and respond to the question of what is truly sacred
Open up your eyes and read between the lies
Encouraging the listener to critically examine the messages and values presented by society
The truth is still stuck in their teeth
Suggesting that society conceals or obscures the truth in order to maintain power and privilege
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Božena Hornik
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Coelmatius
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Russ Castellanos
intro riff😮😱😍
Szymon Guillén
I'm so damn glad you like it! I'm just starting up with uploading. Thanks brother