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.
Ambition Now
Snapcase Lyrics
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And sacred
A love to die for.
Complete commitment
Your spark, your fire.
For this I will not,
Give in.
Its un-tainted,
And it sets the tone
And the rhythm of your, life.
Live your life.
And I won't
Dissolve under
Those distractions of
Those temptations of
False endeavors.
This is so sacred, its so sacred
And it sets the tone
And the rhythm of your, life.
Live your life.
No matter where your at now
It takes you
Back home again to
Your safety and
Your true meaning
This is so sacred, its so sacred
And it sets the tone
And the rhythm of your, life
Live your life,
Now.
Distractions
Down, ambitions
Now.
Distractions
Down, ambitions
Now.
Distractions
Down, ambitions
Now.
The lyrics of the Snapcase song "Ambition Now" revolve around the idea of accepting and committing to one's passion, regardless of external distractions or temptations. The line "A love to die for" emphasizes the intensity of this commitment, suggesting that it requires sacrificing other aspects of one's life or even risking everything for the sake of a single purpose. The repeated phrase "This is so sacred, it's so sacred" reinforces the idea that this passion is pure and untainted, something worth protecting and preserving at all costs.
The song also acknowledges the difficulty of maintaining this level of focus and dedication in a world full of distractions and false opportunities. The lines "I won't dissolve under those distractions of those temptations of false endeavors" suggest that the singer is aware of the risks and is determined to avoid them. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and pursue their ambitions without compromise.
Line by Line Meaning
The most high
The ultimate and most important thing
And sacred
Something holy and deserving of respect
A love to die for.
A commitment so strong that one would give their life for it
Complete commitment
Total dedication with no room for wavering
Your spark, your fire.
Your passion and energy
For this I will not,
I will not give up or give in
Give in.
Succumb to temptation or distraction
Its un-tainted,
Pure and unspoiled
This is so sacred, its so sacred
This is incredibly important and deserves utmost respect and devotion
And it sets the tone
It establishes the mood and atmosphere
And the rhythm of your, life.
And the flow of your existence
Live your life.
Continue to live fully and pursue your ambitions
And I won't
And I refuse to
Dissolve under
Disappear or fade away due to
Those distractions of
Things that divert attention or cause disturbance
Those temptations of
Those things that lure or beguile
False endeavors.
Phony or misguided pursuits
No matter where your at now
Regardless of your current situation
It takes you
It leads you
Back home again to
Back to a place of safety and familiarity
Your safety and
Your security and well-being
Your true meaning
Your genuine purpose and identity
Now.
At this very moment
Distractions
Things that take focus away from goals
Down, ambitions
Out of the way, goals and aspirations
Now.
Immediately
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01REDEYEDDEVIL
the most high
and sacred
a love to die for.
complete commitment
your spark, your fire.
For this i will not,
give in.
Its un-tainted,
this is so sacred, its so sacred
and it sets the tone
and the rhythm of your, life.
Live your life.
and i wont
dissolve under
those distractions of
those temptations of
false endeavors.
This is so sacred, its so sacred
and it sets the tone
and the rhythm of your, life.
Live your life.
No matter where your at now
it takes you
back home again to
your safety and
your true meaning
this is so sacred, its so sacred
and it sets the tone
and the rhythm of your, life
live your life,
now.
distractions
down, ambitions
now.
distractions
down, ambitions
now.
distractions
down, ambitions
now.
FUCKIN CLASSIC INSPIRING MUSIC!!
01REDEYEDDEVIL
the most high
and sacred
a love to die for.
complete commitment
your spark, your fire.
For this i will not,
give in.
Its un-tainted,
this is so sacred, its so sacred
and it sets the tone
and the rhythm of your, life.
Live your life.
and i wont
dissolve under
those distractions of
those temptations of
false endeavors.
This is so sacred, its so sacred
and it sets the tone
and the rhythm of your, life.
Live your life.
No matter where your at now
it takes you
back home again to
your safety and
your true meaning
this is so sacred, its so sacred
and it sets the tone
and the rhythm of your, life
live your life,
now.
distractions
down, ambitions
now.
distractions
down, ambitions
now.
distractions
down, ambitions
now.
FUCKIN CLASSIC INSPIRING MUSIC!!
Eric Fluke
My first comment ever on Utoob because this song changed my life, as did the message of Snapcase. I wish I could find these guys and sincerely thank them. Every album, every show...unforgettable. Peace to all Snapcase Nation.
HypermaxZ
The whole album is fucking solid.
Trash Basquet Jackson
This is my favorite love song. I run on the treadmill to this album. Shit's bad ass.
Ariel Ramos
este disco esta muy bueno
Veljo Mrdakovic
One of best Snapcase songs. Thanks for posting.
Glassy Honk
I was pleasantly surprised to hear this song when it first came out....they showed some great pop sensibilities with this song. Overall their best disc IMO
dashwig
True, big Quicksand-touch here. Love both bands but never noticed back in the 90s :-) One of their best songs for sure, IMAO @Jon Alderman
Jon Alderman
i always felt it was one of their Quicksand-y-est songs. and yep great LP.
Grindhouse OSU
Very well said, and cheers to you my friend!