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  Review by: NoUse See others by this writer Catch 22's Web-site (link) Only registered users can post comments 
 
Published on November 11th 2003
Catch 22 has enjoyed a multitude of highs and lows over the years, the worst of which being the loss of three lead singers in the band's first five years. Still, Catch 22 has surged forward, and remains standing, with their proud heads held high, and arms outstretched in a salute to a dying ska-punk genre, that just years earlier enjoyed the praises of every teenager in middle America.
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I remember first listening to Kaesby Nights and thought it was a little bit too grungy for my tastes.... but it quickly grew on me and has since become one of my favorite ska albums of all time. Being a late bloomer when it comes to the ska scene ....or the fact that I was still in elementary/ just into middle school when the ska boom hit and lived in a place with no radio stations; I didn't experience Kaesby Nights until around 2003 or so. One day while at the local record shop I saw this album and bought it immediately thinking, "Awesome, Catch 22!". I listened to the album twice; the first time I listened in disbelief at how different the sound had become and at how poor the lyrics were... the second time just to make sure I wasn't trippin' on acid the first time around. Don't get me wrong, this album has a few decent songs on it... but overall its a disgrace to Catch 22s discography. Not a bad album, though it is no Keasbey Nights. ugh this cd annoys the shit outta me Well, maybe he was referring to a live show(?). In other news, I just got this cd a couple hours ago. I was only able to listen to a few songs before coming to work, but I was mildly impressed, especially after hearing all the negativity. Motown Cinderella, Wine Stained Lips, and Lamont's Lament are all exceptional, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the album. "The only problem this creates is that Kevin can not play the trumpet and sing at the same time, and likewise, Ryan can not possibly play the saxophone and sing at the same time. " how was the show- Well, i'm leaving for the catch22/worthless united show in a couple of hours, I hope they're still good live! people say this band sucks now, but yet say ALiAc is a good album. Remember this is the same band that put out alone in a crowd, just minus the isnger. Keasby has 3 members so its sorta a different band. yes happiness is all that matters, but, I don't think the vocals are really weak. Sounds good to me. i dont care about any of this shit because this cd makes me happy. by no means is it an outstanding release, it's just decent. the vocals are weak but it makes me happy. and with that in mind, isn't happiness all that matters? Does anyone know if the band ate Cheetoes while recording this? I like snack food. People getting stabbed and jumped on the street for message board comments? Checls mjcx out the typos By the way: you should know that my site ( www.cincypunk.com ) had to delete its message board, because of the amount of violence that it was causing... Also- I think people approached this record expecting "Keasbey Nights II" or a rebuttal to Streetlight Manifesto's first album... I gave Call Me Suzie a bad review... I gave Deadweight a bad review. Whats up with Streetlight Manifesto anyways? They dropped the victory logo on their website, and still havent played a single show. I wanna see those guys! 8dollarclarinetsolo, you're a genious. I guess punk rock is all about not offending anyone anymore (props to Mark from Guttermouth). BTW, "Lamont's Lament" is the album's best track and I'm 99.9999995784% they opened with it when I saw them. do you ever give cds anything outside of oh 5-8? especially on the local stuff, its like you dont want to offend anyone but you know a lot of people wont like it so you go in the middle... or maybe all the cincy stuff is just average music..... whatever i dont really care it was just an observation, anyway It's sad that the best song on the Cd is the only one without vocals. But, I think if Catch 22 survives without a lineup change into their next album (wouldn't that be a first) the singers will be much better, since they'll have more time to adapt and whatnot. But, gotta hand it to them, there arent a lot of bands I know that have had 3 full lengths with 3 different singers and still headline their own tours. Good album I think though, the 9 is because there is always room for improvement really dissapointing album... stick with streetlight manifesto and it'll be like this never happened.. :-| The music is AWESOME, the vocals are killing me though. Hopefully it'll grow on me... lame Funny? "I think Dinasours sound more like this, I think Dinasours sound more like this, Mehhh... I like my review better... as I probably should. Yeah this review lack the overwhelming bias of the last one.. good stuff This album rocks... and if you listen to it without preconceptions, you'll just be happy to be listening to it. Mr. Reggae, Mr. Funk, and Mrs. Jazz are all knocking on the door, and wouldn't you know that The Hardcore's invited them in just as they were leaving the party.......just this line alone makes the review good. i Think is a much FAIRER review as opposed to the other one, very accurate, my ONLY problem with this cd is, that the closing track (13) SHOULD BE FIRST, it would have made a great intro, oh well Maybe it is a mistake... I could have sworn that a 3rd lead singer was in the band on one tour... I havent heard the album yet, but im trying to figure out where you got 3 lead singers? As far as I knew there were only 2 that have left. |
