The band was conceived in 1991, and was originally named Solid State. Orignal line up consisted of Chris Galas (vocals), Scott Dressler (guitar), Joe Smith (guitar), Daryl Taberski (bass), and Mike Kimaid (drums). After the release of their first 7 inch "Comatose", Galas was replaced on vocals by Taberski, Jon Salemi joined and replaced Joe Smith. and Bob Whiteside took over on bass. In 1993, Kimaid left the band and was replaced on drums by Tim Redmond. Their first full length "Lookinglassself" was released in 1993. In 1995, the band released the "Steps" EP. This was the last recording to feature Scott Dressler, who left the band in the fall of 1995. He was replaced by Frank Vicario. In the summer of 1996, "The California Takeover" was released which featured live recordings from Snapcase, Earth Crisis, and Strife.
April 1997 saw the release of "Progression Through Unlearning". The band set out on a summer tour, and featured performances on the Vans Warped Tour. In the fall of 1997, the band took some time off so that members could pursue education. In 1998, the band resumed touring, and was the opening band on the fall tour of the Deftones. A split EP was released in the summer of 1999 with Boy Sets Fire. These were the last recordings with bassist Bob Whiteside. He was replaced by Dustin Perry, formerly of the Minnesota band Threadbare. They headlined Hellfest that summer in Syracuse, NY.
"Designs For Automation" was released in January 2000. They spent most of 2000 on tour, and performed on the Deconstruction tour in Europe with NOFX, played the main stage of the Vans Warped Tour in the summer. Ben Lythberg began playing drums for the band during the fall, winter and spring while Redmond finished his masters degree.
In September 2002, "End Transmission" was released. Redmond left the band and was replaced by Lythberg. They toured that fall with Boy Sets Fire and Atreyu. The final European tour was in early 2003. They opened for Bad Religion and Finch in the spring of 2003. "Bright Flashes" was released in November 2003. This featured songs that were recorded for End Transmission, along with covers of songs by Helmet, Devo, and Jane's Addiction along with 3 remixes of songs from End Transmission. One of the album's songs, Skeptic, was featured on the game Need for Speed Underground 2 as in-game music. The band announced in the fall of 2004 that they would be disbanding, and would play their final show in January 2005 in Buffalo, NY. The final show featured appearances by almost of every member who had ever played in the band. Redmond, Dressler, and Whiteside joined Salemi and Taberski for a performance of the song 'Lookinglasself", and orignal vocalist Chris Galas joined them for the song "Comatose".
The band claimed to have been on "a mission to combine intellectual theory with aggressive music". The members of the band are all straight edge, but according to Frank Vicario, they're "not really singing about it or promoting it".
After Snapcase dissolved, Vicario, Perry and Lythberg formed the band Attractive, with Josh English from the band Sixgoingonseven.
Tim Redmond now teaches AP government at Williamsville East High school.
A retrospective DVD is set for release in 2007, and will feature footage filmed at their final performance in January 2005.
In early 2010, Snapcase confirmed to play a series of shows in Europe including a performance at the 2010 Groezrock Festival in Belgium and also confirmed a reunion show with Sick of It All in Buffalo, N.Y., for May 8, 2010.
20th Nervous Breakdown
Snapcase Lyrics
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to lose your cool or rock for light its up to you youre
spinning now, your heads a blur you better stop and
look stop and look around because here it comes dont
scare yourself your twentieth nervous breakdown is
on the verge a breakdown, youre too neurotic uptight
and too tense to function you look for help and heads
are turned all alone cant hide yourself,
nows your call you better stop and look stop and look
around dont you want to, get away and blow it off?
the easy way and leave yourself with nothing empty
couldve beens and regrets its all youve got its all youve got now
The lyrics to Snapcase's song "20th Nervous Breakdown" delve into the state of mind of someone who is experiencing intense anxiety and doubt. The opening lines suggest that the person is unable to sleep due to their racing thoughts, and they are overwhelmed by uncertainty. They are faced with a choice - to lose control and become overwhelmed by the darkness, or to find a glimmer of hope in their situation.
The lyrics then describe the person's mental state as spinning and blurred, indicating their disorientation and confusion. The repeated refrain to "stop and look around" suggests that they must take a moment to assess their surroundings and gain perspective. The imminent "twentieth nervous breakdown" symbolizes their ongoing struggle with anxiety and how it is pushing them closer to a breaking point.
The lyrics further highlight the person's neurotic and uptight nature, which hinders their ability to function properly. Despite their search for help, they find themselves alone and exposed, unable to hide their vulnerability. The urgency in the lyrics is emphasized by the mention of the clock ticking and the need to make a decision.
The lyrics conclude by questioning whether the person wants to escape and release their anxiety, abandoning their responsibilities and leaving themselves with nothing but empty regrets. It suggests that the person feels trapped and weighed down by their anxieties, but also recognizes the potential liberation of letting go.
Overall, "20th Nervous Breakdown" captures the inner turmoil and struggle of someone wrestling with anxiety, the pressure to perform, and the constant fear of breaking down.
Line by Line Meaning
can you sleep, its on your mind youre full of doubt
Are you able to sleep while your mind is consumed with uncertainty and insecurity?
to lose your cool or rock for light its up to you youre spinning now
The choice to remain calm or become overwhelmed is yours, but currently, you find yourself overwhelmed and disoriented.
your heads a blur you better stop and look stop and look around
Your thoughts are chaotic and unclear, it's crucial for you to pause and observe your surroundings.
because here it comes dont scare yourself your twentieth nervous breakdown is on the verge
Be prepared because another major breakdown is approaching, but don't let fear consume you.
a breakdown, youre too neurotic uptight and too tense to function
You are experiencing a state of extreme anxiety and tension, making it difficult for you to function properly.
you look for help and heads are turned all alone cant hide yourself
When seeking assistance, you find that others turn a blind eye, leaving you feeling isolated and unable to conceal your struggles.
your too exposed you must perform the clock is ticking
You feel vulnerable and exposed, and there is a sense of urgency as time is running out.
nows your call you better stop and look stop and look around
The decision is in your hands, and it's crucial for you to pause and take stock of your situation.
dont you want to, get away and blow it off? the easy way
Don't you desire an escape from your problems and an opportunity to release the tension? Perhaps taking the easy way out?
and leave yourself with nothing empty couldve beens and regrets
However, by doing so, you would only be left with emptiness, missed opportunities, and feelings of regret.
its all youve got its all youve got now
These struggles and challenges are currently all that you possess and must confront.
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