Dinosaur Sounds by Catch 22

Catch 22 is probably best known for the introduction of Tomas Kalnoky on their debut album Keasbey Nights, which is generally considered their best album. While that is a great cd and I have fond memories of listening to it in high school, I find this album Dinosaur Sounds to be easily their best work. The sound is somewhere between ska punk and this awesome smooth swingin' style that just makes every song a joy to listen to. Personally I prefer the vocal deliver of Ryan Eldred to Tomas' and overall prefer the slightly slower pace to all the songs on this album. Stand out tracks on this album are Wine Stained Lips which is just a fun song and was the first song I heard of this album and Chin Up which contain some of my favourite lyrics on this album.

Catch 22 is
Chris Greer on Drums
Kevin Gunther on Trumpet and Vocals
Mike Soprano on Trombone and Vocals
Pat Calpin on Guitar
Pat Kays on Bass
Ryan Eldred on Saxophone and Vocals

Track listing:
1. Rocky
2. Beguile the Time
3. Wine Stained Lips
4. Motown Cinderella
5. Chin Up
6. Dreams of Venus
7. Dripping Faucet
8. Good Times
9. Secret Track
10. So Cold
11. Regression
12. Chasing the Moon
13. Lamont's Lament

Yar!

Friend or Foe? by The Forces of Evil

Formed as a backup band by Aaron Barrett in case Reel Big Fish went under, The Forces of Evil screamed on to the stage in 2001. The group was in essence a supper group of ska, combining members of Reel Big Fish, Jeffries Fan Club, The Scholars, and Lone Raspberry. Their sound was similar to Reel Big Fish's efforts and as such is the reason the group disbanded. The official member roster has each artist replacing their last name with 'Evil'. Stand out tracks for me are Dance the Night Away with its insane dance-ability and Maybe I'm Wrong with if only for the final line because it really is in your head that you're better off dead.

Members
Aaron (Barrett) Evil - Guitar, Lead Vocals (from Reel Big Fish)
Chris (Colonnier) Evil - Trombone (from Jeffries Fan Club)
Derek (Gibbs) Evil - Bass (from Jeffries Fan Club)
Jay (Lafayette) Evil - Trumpet (from The Scholars)
John (Christianson) Evil - Trumpet (from Reel Big Fish)
Jonny (Throop) Evil - Trombone (from Lone Rasberry)
Juston (Ferriera) Evil - Drums (from Jeffries Fan Club)

Track listing:
1. Angry Anthem
2. Go to Hell (originally by Suburban Rhythm)
3. My Life
4. Dance the Night Away (originally by Van Halen)
5. Vague Love Song
6. Hey! Woo! Yeah!
7. Mistake
8. Worst Day
9. Maybe I'm Wrong
10. Independent
11. Fight

Yar!