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.
Incarnation
Snapcase Lyrics
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Bring it to life
Embody the soul
The soul, the spirit, the essence of life
Life now absent in our consciousness
In this world, death just exists
I know that we can live today
The future looks
Despondent
Don't mean it's hopeless
Carpe diem is great, with focus in duration
It's time to live again, incarnation
Associate the masses
In a world that's worth existence
Endure the pain, universalize the message
We've got to kill the fear that halts us in relations
It's time to live again, incarnation
It's time to live
In a world worth living
A sense of hpe
A sense of feeling
Recognize death, life is celebration
Start today, incarnation
The song Incarnation by Snapcase is a call to action to bring life back into our consciousness. The lyrics encourage listeners to embody the soul, spirit, and essence of life, which seem to be missing in our world today. Death is seen as something that just exists and is accepted, but the song challenges us to live in the present and to focus on the future to make a positive impact. The message is clear: it's time to live again and to universalize the message that fear should not halt us in our relationships with others.
The lyrics of Incarnation suggest that we need to associate with the masses in this world that is worth living. The songwriters believe that we should endure the pain and work to kill the fear that holds us back from relationships. There is a sense of hope in the song, even though the future may seem bleak. The songwriters encourage the listener to focus on living today and not to put too much emphasis on tomorrow. It's time to start living again and to recognize death as a celebration of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Incarnation, bring it to life
Bring forth a physical embodiment that represents the essence of existence
Bring it to life
Give life to the physical embodiment that represents the essence of existence
Embody the soul
Represent the innermost being of oneself through physical form
The soul, the spirit, the essence of life
The core aspects that define and make up an individual's existence
Life now absent in our consciousness
The appreciation and understanding of one's own existence is no longer present in our thoughts
In this world, death just exists
The reality of death is an undeniable aspect of life
I know that we can live today
The present moment allows us to experience and embrace life
But tomorrow's more important
Making preparations for the future is necessary in order to continue living
The future looks despondent
The outlook for the future is bleak and discouraging
Don't mean it's hopeless
Despite a discouraging outlook, there is still potential and possibility
Carpe diem is great, with focus in duration
Seizing the day is important, but it must be done with a long-term perspective and intentionality
It's time to live again, incarnation
The embodiment of one's existence is a reminder to fully live and embrace life
Associate the masses
Making connections with others and uniting together
In a world that's worth existence
In a world that has value and is deserving of being experienced
Endure the pain, universalize the message
Through challenges and hardships, spread a message that resonates with everyone
We've got to kill the fear that halts us in relations
Overcoming the fears that prevent us from forming meaningful connections with others
It's time to live again, incarnation
Embracing the fullness of existence and living boldly once more
It's time to live
Now is the moment to start truly living
In a world worth living
In a world that has value and is deserving of being experienced to its full extent
A sense of hope
Having a positive outlook and expectation for the future
A sense of feeling
An awareness and appreciation for one's own emotions and experiences
Recognize death, life is celebration
Acknowledging the reality of death makes life all the more precious and worthy of celebration
Start today, incarnation
Begin the journey of fully embracing one's own existence today
Lyrics © EC SCHIRMER MUSIC CO
Written by: MICHAEL LAVELLE
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