The band, Steven Eagles (guitar, vocals), Nicholas Millard (drums) and Rachel Lavelle (bass), were all just 16 years old when they signed to Shifty Disco after playing just eight gigs as Crackout (named after Brian Krakow, a character in American TV teen drama My So-Called Life). Within four weeks of the label first seeing the band live, they had recorded and released their debut Chuck single. An album was also recorded around this time but was never released. Lavelle was shortly replaced on bass by Jack Dunkley.
Crackout toured with Sick Of It All / 28 Days in late December 2000, where they sold a self-released tape containing early recordings of Breakout and Joey Lost His Mind (both later re-recorded and included on debut album This Is Really Neat). EP1, a 500-limited edition CD with four songs showing early promise, and EP2 shortly followed in 2001. Both EPs came with a free sticker and in a hand-numbered cardboard sleeve, finished with a wax seal (red on EP1, green on EP2). Their debut album, This Is Really Neat, was released that October featuring artwork by Jane Wooster-Scott.
In 2002, plans to release old favourite Volume (the b-side to their first single, later re-recorded and featured on This Is Really Neat) were scrapped when I Am The One was used in an advert for Salomon Sports. Volume was therefore the only Crackout song not released as a single with it's own music video.
After long delays, the band's follow up to This Is Really Neat was released in March 2004. However, the promotion for Oh No! was ended abruptly due to EMI deciding to close down Hut Recordings shortly after the album's release. Whilst making plans for a third album, their producer friend Clive Langer asked them if they were interested in playing on a film soundtrack which he was scoring, which ended up with them being cast for small roles in Brothers of the Head, the 2006 mockumentary based on the 1977 novel by Brian Aldiss.
In 2005, Crackout toyed with the idea of adding an extra member to provide them with options with guitars, keyboards and backing vocals live. This lead to a few low-key gigs with additional member Simon in October that year. After playing these gigs, however, they felt like too much time had passed since their last shows and decided to disband Crackout.
However, 2006 saw Steven, Nick, Jack and Simon now playing in a new group called Blackholes, who released The Alcohol EP themselves through their MySpace profile, featuring a couple of tracks played at their last few Crackout gigs.
Eagles, Millard and Dunkley have also played in French pop act Vanessa & The O's on a few of their live shows.
It was announced in 2007 that Dunkley had left due to 'creative differences', with Alex Szrok replacing him on bass. In September, it was announced that Blackholes had decided to regroup, renaming the band 'Out Of The Afternoon' and that they had brought in Anna Sales on keyboard and vocals. The newest project at present has a more jazzy sound than previously, with "Alcohol," a slow jazz song being the only 'Blackholes' track used on their myspace profile.
In March 2008 the band signed to Leeds Label 'Tip Toe Records' and released there first EP in April
breakOUT
Crackout Lyrics
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I believe it if I see it
Against the wall in my way
I can sense it if I see it now
I can call, I'm a Jonah
I am hell bent insignificant
On a go
I want it all again it isn't, isn't my call
I want to go and do away with you
I want to breakout
Want to breathe but it's cold
Come to see me, please release me
I can't sleep getting old
I can break this, I'm above this
I want to go away, I want to get my own soul
I want it all again it isn't, isn't my call
I want to go and do away with you
I want to breakout
Flex me
I'll be
Drawing Danzig
I want to get myself out
I want to go away I want to get my own soul
I want it all again it isn't, isn't my call
I want to go and do away with you
I want to breakout
The lyrics of "Breakout" by Crackout seem to be about a desire for freedom, release, and escape from something that is oppressive and holding the singer back. This is evident from several lines in the song, including "Against the wall in my way," "Come to see me, please release me," and "I want to go away and get my own soul." The singer expresses a feeling of being trapped and unable to break free, but at the same time, they have a sense of determination to do so.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of isolation and disconnection. For instance, lines like "I am hell bent insignificant" and "I can't sleep getting old" suggest a sense of loneliness and a desire to break free from the mundane -- to be something more than just another insignificant speck.
Overall, "Breakout" seems to be a song about breaking free from the things that are holding you back or bringing you down, taking control of your own life, and doing what you want to do. It's a powerful, anthemic song that captures the feeling of being stuck in a rut and the desire to break free and start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
On a go in my head
My mind is racing and I'm ready to take action
I believe it if I see it
I need proof in order to believe in something
Against the wall in my way
I'm facing an obstacle
I can sense it if I see it now
I trust my intuition and can recognize opportunities in the present moment
I can call, I'm a Jonah
I have the power to summon good luck for myself
I am hell bent insignificant
I'm driven to succeed despite feeling small and insignificant
I want to go away, I want to get my own soul
I desire freedom and individuality
I want it all again it isn't, isn't my call
I long for a fresh start, but know that it's not entirely up to me
I want to go and do away with you
I'm ready to let go of whatever is holding me back
I want to breakout
I'm determined to break free from my current situation
Want to breathe but it's cold
I feel suffocated and trapped
Come to see me, please release me
I'm asking for help to escape my struggles
I can't sleep getting old
My worries are keeping me up at night
I can break this, I'm above this
I have the strength to overcome my challenges
Flex me
I'm ready to demonstrate my power
I'll be
I'm confident in myself and my abilities
Drawing Danzig
Referencing the band Danzig, who were known for their rebellious and confidence-inspiring music
I want to get myself out
I'm motivated to take charge of my own life and escape my current situation
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