Triple Post!

Decided to do something a bit different today and post three albums today! These are all more or less Demo type albums that either are no longer in print or were never in physical print and as such I do not own physical copies myself. Usually I try and only post things I own so that I can give you nice hi-res scans of the covers and inserts but alas that won't always be possible.

Up first we have...

Because We Care by The Forces of Evil

I've already talked about this band so I won't bother restating what has been previously said and just skip to the stand out. Angry Anthem #347 is superior to the version that appears on Friend or Foe? in every single aspect, the song is tonnes of fun especially with all the extra commentary throughout the song.

The member listing is the same as it was for Friend of Foe?.

Track listing:

1. Vague Love Song

2. My Life

3. Mistake

4. Independent

5. Angry Anthem #347

Yar!

Next up we have...

Rules of the Game by Catch 22

As with the previos album I won't go into much detail though I will give an updated member list as this was the first thing the band ever recorded and the band has seen a few member changes from this to Dinosaur Sounds. Stand out for this album is Footsteps for its sad lyrics and upbeat tempo.

Catch 22 is: (On this release.)

Chris Greer on Drums

Jamie Egan on Trombone

Josh Ansley on Bass

Kevin Gunther on Trumpet

Ryan Eldred on Saxophone

Tomas Kalnoky on Guitar and Vocals

Track listing:

1. Day in Day Out

2. I'm Better Than You

3. Sick and Sad

4. Footsteps

5. This One Goes Out To

6. Shoebox in My Closet

7. Supernothing

Yar!

And finally a new comer...

Attack of the Killer Cheese by The Hippos

The Hippos started off in Los Angeles, California, USA in 1995. Shortly there after they became one of the staples of the ska punk scene from California along side many other big names that came out of the area throughout the 90s. Over time they strayed away from the ska punk sound but remained a very talented band until there demise in 2003. This album was released the same year they started and was self-released on cassette. The stand out track on this release is The Boss for its interesting horn lines and guitar riffs.

The Hippos is:

Ariel Rechtshaid on Guitar and Vocals

Danny Rukasin on Trombone

James Bairian on Bass

Kyle Briggs on Drums

Louis Castle on Trumpet

Rich Zahniser on Trombone

Track listing:

1. Get Away

2. Asleep at the Wheel

3. Rocky Ground

4. The Boss

Yar!

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!