Washed Up and Through the Ringer

Washed Up and Through the Ringer! is a 2001 album by ska punk band Catch 22. It represents a particularly complicated point in the band's history. Vocalist Jeff Davidson left the band in early 2001, leading the remaining band members to carry out a very public search for a replacement vocalist, going so far as to post an open call for would-be singers on the band's website. Washed Up and Through the Ringer serves as a sort of "history so far" for the band, presenting the 1999 Washed Up! EP in its entirety, three tracks that previously were only available with a limited edition release of Alone in a Crowd, two brand new tracks (one of which, "To Be Continued", was indeed continued as "Chin Up" on 2003's Dinosaur Sounds), and a handful of fan-recorded live tracks from 2000 featuring songs from Alone in a Crowd and Keasbey Nights. This was the band's last studio release for almost two years, during which time they decided to soldier on with no dedicated vocalist.

Washed Up and Through the Ringer!
Compilation album by
ReleasedNovember 20, 2001
RecordedBig Blue Meenie Recording Studio, Jersey City, New Jersey
GenreThird wave ska
Length48:15
LabelVictory
ProducerCatch 22
Catch 22 chronology
Alone in a Crowd
(2000)
Washed Up and Through the Ringer!
(2001)
Dinosaur Sounds
(2003)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Punknews.org[2]
Sputnikmusic[3]

Release

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Washed Up and Through the Ringer was released in November 2001. In January and February 2002, the band supported the Suicide Machines on their headlining US tour.[4] Following this, the band joined the Victory Records Tour alongside labelmates Grade, Reach the Sky, and Student Rick, until March.[5] In April, the band performed at Skate and Surf Fest.[6] Between September and November, the band toured across the US with Mest and Home Grown.[7]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Catch 22 unless otherwise noted

Washed Up and Through the Ringer track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Straight Forward"2:03
2."To Be Continued"1:17
3."Sincerely Yours"1:08
4."One Love/People Get Ready" (Bob Marley)2:42
5."Leaving"2:15
6."Hard to Impress"2:05
7."American Pie" (Don McLean)2:12
8."What Goes Around Comes Around" (Live)2:43
9."Hard to Impress" (Live)3:02
10."It Takes Some Time" (Live)3:55
11."Arm to Arm" (Live)2:29
12."Thinking about Things" (Live)2:00
13."American Pie" (Live)3:34
14."No Love for the Roadie"7:39
15."The Death of My Blood Is Your Indulgence"0:49
Bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
16."Blowin' in the Wind/On & On & On" (Tomas Kalnoky)3:46
17."Kristina She Don't Know I Exist" (Tomas Kalnoky)3:02
18."9mm and a Three Piece Suit" (Tomas Kalnoky)1:35

Personnel

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  • Pat Kays – bass guitar
  • Mike Soprano – trombone, vocals
  • Ryan Eldred – saxophone, vocals
  • Chris Greer – drum kit
  • Kevin Gunther – trumpet, vocals
  • Pat Calpin – guitar
  • Jeff Davidson – vocals, tracks 3–18

References

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  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Punknews.org review
  3. ^ Sputnik Music review
  4. ^ Heisel, Scott (December 23, 2001). "Lots of Tour News". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
  5. ^ White, Adam (January 20, 2002). "Yet another Victorious label tour!". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  6. ^ Paul, Aubin (February 2, 2002). "Skate and Surf Fest 2002". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Heisel, Scott (September 21, 2002). "Mest/Catch 22/Homegrown Tour in full effect". Punknews.org. Retrieved February 28, 2021.