Soundcheck

Catfish and the Bottlemen

About Soundcheck

"Soundcheck" is the eighth single by Welsh indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen. The song was the lead single from their sophomore album, The Ride. The single was digitally released on 16 February 2016.


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Maybe I don't act the way I used to
'Cause I don't feel the same about you
In fact, that's a lie, I want you

And I raced through soundcheck
Just to meet you on your fag break
And you convinced me
To put life aside and want you

And if only for the sake of it I could chill you out
And drive us through the night to your sister's
And you can fall asleep with my jacket as a cover
And wake up just to join me to smoke

I wanted everything at once
Until you blew me out my mind
Now I don't need nothing

Maybe I don't act the way I used to
'Cause I don't feel the same that I did
The fact that I lie because I want you

And if only for the sake of it I could chill you out
And drive us through the night to your sister's
And you can fall asleep with my jacket as a cover
And wake up just to join me to smoke

I wanted everything at once
Until you blew me out my mind
And now I don't need nothing

I wanted everything at once
Until you blew me out my mind
And now I don't need nothing

We'll be talking 'bout your background
And how it never left you much
Because you grew up in a small town
You'll appreciate it more
When you're done figuring your life out
And everything's fine

We'll be talking 'bout your background
And how it never left you much
Because you grew up in a small town
You'll appreciate it more
When you're done figuring your life out
And everything's fine

I raced through soundcheck
Just to meet you on your fag break
And you convinced me
To put life aside and want you

I wanted everything at once
Until you blew me out my mind
And now I don't need nothing

I wanted everything at once
Until you blew me out my mind
And now I don't need nothing

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Catfish and the Bottlemen

Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British rock band, formed in Llandudno, North Wales in 2007. Their debut album, The Balcony, reached number 10 in the UK Albums Chart and achieved Platinum status on 30 December 2016. The band have toured in South America, Japan, UK, Europe, North America, and Australia and have featured in a number of festivals including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Latitude, Community festival, Reading and Leeds, T in the Park, Governors Ball and Bonnaroo. They won a Brit Award for British Breakthrough act on 24 February 2016. On 27 May 2016, they released their second album, The Ride. The Ride has sold 100,000 units in the UK since release. more »

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Written by: Ryan McCann

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Release and Reception
"Soundcheck" was released February 15, 2016 as the lead single from Catfish and the Bottlemen's second studio album, "The Ride." - The song garnered critical acclaim and was well received by music critics, with NME saying it served as a "bridge" between their debut and second albums.
Performance Success
“Soundcheck” managed to peak at number 2 on the Official UK Indie Chart due to its immense popularity. - It also reached number 22 on the US Alternative Songs (Billboard) chart, indicating its success internationally.
Lyrics and Composition
The song, written by frontman Van McCann, is a driving rock track featuring prominent guitar riffs. - The lyrics often seen as a reflection of Van McCann's personal experiences, revolving around relationships, responsibilities and facing criticism.
Live Performances
The band began performing “Soundcheck” live during their 2016 tour, where it quickly became a crowd favorite. - The energetic live performances of the song in global music festivals have been hailed as invigorating and one of the highlights of their set.
Influence and Inspiration
According to Van McCann, the song stemmed from the first time he fell in love with a girl and was written in about 10 minutes. - The title "Soundcheck" is believed to be inspired by the band's life on the road and their experiences with live performances.
Music Video
The official video for "Soundcheck" blends studio footage with scenes of the band getting up to mischief in an abandoned venue. - Directed by Malia James, the video captures the youthful energy and indie rock aesthetic of the band.

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