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.
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Snapcase Lyrics
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The lyrics of Snapcase's song Steps convey a powerful message of empowerment, urging the listener to live their life on their own terms, rather than living to please others. The song begins with a declaration that the singer wants to live their life in their own way, free from the shame that others have dealt them that has brought them to their knees. The line "always trying to please you instead of living for me" speaks to the struggles of many individuals who feel pressured to conform to the expectations of society, family, or friends.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire for change and their decision to take control of their own destiny. They reject the idea that others know what's best for them and declare that they are now free to live their life as they choose, without expectations or requests from anyone else. The final line, "identity the choice is up to me," serves as a powerful reminder that each individual has the right to determine and shape their own identity, free from the constraints of others.
Overall, Steps is a song that encourages listeners to find the confidence to be themselves and live their life to the fullest, free from the control of others.
Line by Line Meaning
i want to live my life, live it my own way
I have a desire to live my life in a way that is unique to me.
over throw the shame, the shame you dealt
I aim to rid myself of the shame that you have caused me.
brought me to my knees always trying to please you instead of living for me, you say you say you know what's best for me
Your expectations have caused me to feel inferior, leaving me unable to live for myself. You claim to know what is best for me.
time change the time has come for me to change
It is time for me to make a change in my life.
and you controlled my dreams, i never asked you and i never agreed to your requests
You have attempted to control my aspirations without my consent or agreement.
goal destinies i abandoned you and now I'm free
I have abandoned the goals and destinies that you have set for me, allowing me to feel liberated.
now i, i live my life live it my own way
I am currently living my life on my own terms.
forget yesterday no expectations just my ambitions identity the choice is up to me
I have chosen to disregard the expectations of the past and instead focus on pursuing my own ambitions and defining my own identity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHICK COREA
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ERIC F
One of the tightest hc bands there ever was! The production is incredible and every instrument can be heard clearly!
Racka7979
one of the best releases on victory
Matt Mcguirk
This was the best 7 inch I owned, it was a soundtrack of my teens
svoboda simon
and it s still mine at 46yo. with lots of othet punk hc
Derek Diedricksen
Best release they ever had- liked the other ones (A LOT), well except the covers album (so-so), but THIS ALBUM- Fire!!!!
Rob Meyer
Great music stirs deep nostalgia.
Incredible 7".
Rob Meyer
Even though Bert and Ernie were cut out.
Aric Fletcher
Snap! Crackle! Pop! In 2019! Hardcore For Life!
madotz
The smartest hardcore band .. i used to play their songs
SCARLETTleaves
Hey, great to hear this thanks. Saw them and bought the album, I believe t was cassette ! at Lost Horizon Syracuse NY. Awesome