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Cap'n Jazz
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Chicago, United States (1989 – 1995)
Short-lived but highly influential, Cap’n Jazz helped transform emo from a deeply underground punk subgenre into a more widely accepted subset of indie rock. Not terribly popular or well-known outside of the Midwest, Cap’n Jazz’s main contribution was stylistic. They helped shift midwest-emo’s always-elusive musical focus from post-hardcore prog-punk to an arty but more accessible pop-punk.
Their discography was as scant as it was rare, but that very obscurity helped build their underground legend through word of mouth, until a double-CD retrospective was finally issued several years after their breakup. By that time, most of the members had moved on to other, better-known midwest-emo bands, most notably Joan of Arc and the highly successful Promise Ring , which helped spread Cap’n Jazz’s influence far beyond their original audience.
The first incarnation of Cap’n Jazz was formed in Chicago circa 1989, when brothers Tim Kinsella (guitar, vocals) and Mike Kinsella (drums) teamed up with bassist Sam Zurick and guitarist Victor Villareal ; all were still in school at the time. The band went through several name changes and added guitarist Davey von Bohlen , but took a few years to get serious about pursuing music. Eventually, they earned a cult following around Chicago and the Midwest, honing a sound that was at once complicated and sloppily enthusiastic.
Their discography was as scant as it was rare, but that very obscurity helped build their underground legend through word of mouth, until a double-CD retrospective was finally issued several years after their breakup. By that time, most of the members had moved on to other, better-known midwest-emo bands, most notably Joan of Arc and the highly successful Promise Ring , which helped spread Cap’n Jazz’s influence far beyond their original audience.
The first incarnation of Cap’n Jazz was formed in Chicago circa 1989, when brothers Tim Kinsella (guitar, vocals) and Mike Kinsella (drums) teamed up with bassist Sam Zurick and guitarist Victor Villareal ; all were still in school at the time. The band went through several name changes and added guitarist Davey von Bohlen , but took a few years to get serious about pursuing music. Eventually, they earned a cult following around Chicago and the Midwest, honing a sound that was at once complicated and sloppily enthusiastic.
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Ooh do I Love You
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Que Suerte!
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We Are Scientists!
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awnbtopjnh wrote:
talking to me fagggggg
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NekstBestThing wrote:
band i've dug out of your pile of shit you call music
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awnbtopjnh wrote:
band i've dug the most last 4 years
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dikiz wrote:
band I've dug the most last year
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likeapillow wrote:
i prefer both.. what now
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theveryself wrote:
i wonder why people prefer Mike over Tim, Tim is absolutely genius
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oddsmiles wrote:
oh my museum mouth, how you've misused me
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Dillinger215 wrote:
I spell Cap'n Jazz like caP'n Jazz cuz I'm a big fan of KoRn
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Bamlaflamme wrote:
You have the hang of it.
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bobbyhashemi wrote:
I spell totally like totallP'ny because it's caP'n Jazz and different.
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postcoitusrock wrote:
oh and it's totally cool and different, sorry
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postcoitusrock wrote:
I spell Cap'n Jazz like caP'n Jazz because that's how it's spelled on Analphabetapolothology
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rafy11 wrote:
I spell Cap'n Jazz like caP'n Jazz because I think it's totally cool and different. (2)
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Dougl4s wrote:
<3
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scottirvine wrote:
It's considered an Owls song, but it is fact CJ. I think it was included in Sam Zurick's first solo release or something. Not sure.
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capt_wheeto wrote:
Thanks! Didn't know this <3
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scottirvine wrote:
They also have a song called "Later" not included.
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capt_wheeto wrote:
Cap-in Jazz. Also I think Naive is the only one that isn't on Analphabetapolothology. Free for download on their site though
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evanc521 wrote:
Check out American League; heavily influenced by cap'n jazz! myspace.com/americanleague
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newspaperbcf wrote:
is Naive the only song that didn't make it on analphabetapolothology? if not what else is not on that album?
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