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Catch 22 is a ska punk band from East Brunswick, New Jersey. The band was formed by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Tomas Kalnoky and drummer Chris Greer who recruited trumpeter Kevin Gunther, who was working in a local record store. Bassist Josh Ansley, saxophonist Ryan Eldred, and trombonist Jamie Egan, who also was the group's high school band director, rounded out the original lineup.

Catch 22 released a self-produced demo tape, Rules of the Game in 1996. All 2000 copies of the tape quickly sold out.[citation needed] The band mailed several copies to labels they were interested in working with including Gainesville, Florida's Toybox Records (who had previously released a 7" by Less Than Jake). Toybox was owned and operated by Sean Bonner who had recently moved to Chicago, Illinois to work at Victory Records. Sean brought the tape to the Victory office and suggested the band be signed.

The band then signed to Victory and produced their first studio album, 1998's Keasbey...

Created by dipity on Jan 31, 2008

Last updated: 11/08/09 at 12:16 AM

• Permanent Revolution
  Jun 26, 2006

  Track listing: PrologueThe Spark (1902)Party Song (1917)The Decembrists' Song (1921)A Minor Point (1922)On the Black Sea (1924)Bad Party (1927)Alma Ata (1928)The Purge (1936)Opportunity (1940)Epilogue
  http://www.njcatch22.com/

• Live
  Nov 1, 2004

  Track listing: WelcomeLamont's LamentRockyIt Takes Some TimeOn and On and OnMotown CinderellaRiding the Fourth WaveSounds Good, But I Don't KnowSick and SadChin Up9mm and A 3 Piece SuitGood TimesDear SergioIntro/Point the BlameSincerely YoursDreams of VenusWhat Goes Around Comes AroundArm to ArmKeasbey NightsChasing the Moon1234 1234
  http://www.njcatch22.com/

• Dinosaur Sounds
  Nov 3, 2003

  Track listing: RockyBeguile the TimeWine Stained LipsMotown CinderellaChin UpDreams of VenusDripping FaucetGood TimesInterludeSo ColdRegressionChasing the MoonLamont's Lament
  http://www.njcatch22.com/

• Washed Up and Through the Ringer
  Dec 16, 2000

  Track listing: Straight ForwardTo Be ContinuedSincerely YoursOne Love/People Get ReadyLeavingHard to ImpressAmerican PieWhat Goes Around Comes AroundHard to Impress (live)It Takes Some Time (live)Arm to Arm (live)Thinking About Things (live)American Pie (live)No Love for the RoadieThe Death of My Blood Is Your IndulgenceOn and on and On (live)Kristina She Don't Know I Exist (live)9mm and a Three Piece Suit (live)
  http://www.njcatch22.com/

• Alone in a Crowd
  Oct 9, 2000

  Track listing: IntroPoint the BlameSounds Good, But I Don't KnowWhat Goes Around Comes AroundHard to Impress[silence][silence][silence][silence][silence][silence][silence][untitled]Guilty PleasuresThinking About ThingsBloomfield Ave.Neverending StoryArm to ArmSan Francisco PayphoneWreck of the Sloop John BIt Takes Some TimeAlone in a Crowd
  http://www.njcatch22.com/

• Washed Up!
  Oct 18, 1999

  Track listing: LeavingHard To ImpressThe Death Of My Blood Is Your IndulgenceAmerican Pie
  http://www.njcatch22.com/

• Keasbey Nights
  Mar 22, 1998

  Track listing: Dear SergioSick and SadDay In Day OutWalking AwayGiving Up Giving InOn & On & OnRiding the Fourth WaveThis One Goes Out To...Supernothing9mm and a Three Piece SuitKristina She Don't Know I ExistAs the Footsteps Die Out Forever12341234Keasbey Nights
  http://www.njcatch22.com/

• Rules of the Game
  1995

  Track listing: Day In, Day OutI'm Better Than YouSick and SadFootstepsThis One Goes Out To...Shoebox in My ClosetSupernothing
  http://www.njcatch22.com/