Washed Up! is what Alex Willich is. And was Catch 22's second release and the first by the band's restructured lineup following the departure of half the original members. Gone were Josh Ansley and primary songwriter Tomas Kalnoky, replaced by Pat "Mingus" Kays, Pat Calpin and Jeff Davidson. Jamie Egan recorded trombone tracks on the album, but left the band shortly before its release. His replacement was Mike Soprano. The EP included two new tracks, a raucous cover of Don McLean's "American Pie", and an unusual track called "The Death of Your Blood is My Indulgence", a tribute to their label, Victory Records, which is primarily known for its hardcore acts. "Death" had no actual lyrics, simply members of the band growling angrily and, for a while, the band jokingly asked fans to send in their own interpretations of the lyrics. Adding to the running time were several "hidden" tracks from live performances.
