Alone in a Crowd [Explicit Lyrics]

Catch 22 | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 14, 2000)
• Original Release Date: October 10, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Victory Records
• ASIN: B00004YR5U
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,618 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #53 in Music > Indie Music > Alternative Rock > Ska

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Point The Blame

3. Sounds Good, But I Don't Know

4. It Takes Some Time

5. What Goes Around Comes Around

6. Arm To Arm

7. Guilty Pleasures

8. Bloomfield Ave.

9. Hard To Impress

10. San Francisco Payphone

11. Wreck Of The Sloop John B

12. Neverending Story

13. Thinking About Things (I Think Too Much)

14. Alone In A Crowd

15. Silent

16. Silent

17. Silent

18. Silent

19. Silent

20. Silent

See all 22 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

New Jersey's most successful ska-punk combo, Catch 22, was formed in the fall of 1996 when founding members Chris Greer, Ryan Eldred, and Kevin Gunther set out to play a genre of music that quickly became a huge national trend. Through the years the band has changed a few members but the attitude has stayed the same. "Putting out good music and having tons of people around the world singing and dancing at shows is the most important thing to us," commented singer Ryan. The band relentlessly toured for years in support of albums like "Keasbey Nights", "Alone in a Crowd" and "Washed Up And Through The Ringer", and are one of the best-selling bands on Victory. Catch 22 toured with bands like Suicide Machines, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Reel Big Fish and Pennywise, among many others, and have returned the favor by offering to help younger bands on their way up. In addition to headlining Victory Records Tour 2002, Sum 41, Bowling For Soup and Thursday opened for Catch 22! when they were unknown nationally.

On their first album since 2000, Catch 22 mixes elements of Jazz, R&B, Soul and Funk into their patented ska/punk sound. Jazzy arrangements and chord progressions coincide with heavy reggae and funk influences on "Dinosaur Sounds". "Even though there's a lot of jazz and reggae on the record, the three bands that most influenced the album are Sublime, NOFX and early Weezer" explains Kevin, "Ryan is a huge Sublime fan and he wrote most of the lyrics, and he does almost all the singing on the album."

The recording experience was a major departure for the band, after self-producing their previous albums, they teamed up with Steve Evetts (Saves The Day, Snapcase, Hatebreed). "It was an amazing experience," Kevin said "having a professional with his perspective to help us determine which songs needed development and which songs were ready to go was invaluable. He also made our sound bigger, he added volume without losing tonal quality. We have recorded at Trax East many times, but Steve's knowledge and sensibilities just dramatically improved the overall presentation of the songs."

Catch 22 filmed the video for the first single, "Wine Stained Lips," on Friday, October 3, 2003 with director Major Lightner. "Wine Stained Lips" is a fun, bouncy love song that showcases one of ska-punk's rare guitar solos, making it a stand out cut from an album that is full of infectious songs. Other stand-outs include "Rocky," an upbeat cut that takes it's name from the movie and includes a cool homage to a certain classic rock song; and Motown Cinderella, a big-band influenced song about a love triangle.

Catch 22 are on tour in the United States and Canada this fall in support of "Dinosaur Sounds. The band are at their best onstage, feeding off the crowd's energy provokes fiery performances of their air-tight arrangements Ð their hardcore energy is more apparent in that environment and that is the way the band likes it. "Making a record is fun, and its great to think about the fact that kids have our music at home, but absolutely nothing compares to playing a live show. We never get tired of touring because we have our set to look forward to at the end of every drive!"

Now that the trend has died down, ska-based music can be appreciated as a genre once again. Catch 22 defy the whole punk/ska dictum by continuing to draw large crowds and sell substantial quantities of albums Ð they write great pop songs and play them with such cohesion and conviction that they transcend labels. "Dinosaur Sounds" is energetic and pop-driven with catchy choruses, explosive horn hooks and uplifting chord progressions. Their influences shine through on this album, ranging anywhere from Sublime to James Brown, creating some of their best material to date.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Music is Good, Message is Not, May 14, 2004

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mike (yourmom!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alone in a Crowd (Audio CD)

I'm sure every fan of Catch 22 (real fan, that is) has listened to Alone In a Crowd and liked it. To tell the truth, the music isn't bad. So Tom was kicked out, the stuff is still pretty good. And then you put the white cd into the stereo, and the first track is just whatever. Then the second starts to sound pretty good, and you like it. But please, do NOT like that song.

Hidden within the lyrics of the song are subliminal messages, aiming at making fun of Tomas Kalnoky, the genius writer of C22's original album "Keasbey Nights". It is sickening to hear the hate that is thrown out at him.

But you will be happy to know that in his next amazing piece of work, Streetlight Manifesto's "Everything Goes Numb", he takes out his own little fun. Listening to "A Moment of Silence", one will hear a line that is like this..."if you hate me so much then stop singing my songs."

I would like to say, Catch 22, continue to make good music, but keep your feuds to yourselves, because you threw out one heck of a musician.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not nearly as great as Keasbey Nights, July 7, 2003

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DuMb SkA FrEaK (Brewster, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alone in a Crowd (Audio CD)

When I first heard this CD, I was a bit dissapointed. They lack the energy that they had in 'Keasbey Nights'. After Tom Kalnoky (the lead singer) left the band they seemed to have gone downhill. The lyrics and vocals are weak, the guitar and bass isn't as good, and the horn section isn't as strong, but the drumming is still amazing. There are a few good songs, like 'It takes some time' and some others, but it does NOT compare to 'Keasbey Nights'. You should get this anyways, but if you are just getting into Catch 22, get 'Keasbey Nights".

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Cd Ever Bought, September 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Alone in a Crowd (Audio CD)

Catch 22 is my favorite ska-punk band and its because of this cd. "Hard to Impress" has to be the best song I've ever heard. The horns wail on this song. If your sick of the same old sounding ska, check this cd out. It takes Ska to a whole new level. Buy this cd. It is fricken Sweet