''Capsized!'' is the ninth studio album released by the Ohio rock band
Circus Devils
Circus Devils is an American art rock band founded in 2001 by Robert Pollard, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the Dayton, Ohio, band Guided by Voices. The band consists of Pollard (vocals and lyrics), Todd Tobias (music and produ ...
in October, 2011. All songs on ''Capsized!'' were written and performed by
Robert Pollard
Robert Ellsworth Pollard Jr. (born October 31, 1957) is an American singer and songwriter who is the leader and creative force behind indie rock group Guided by Voices. In addition to his work with Guided by Voices, he continues to have a prol ...
,
Todd Tobias
Todd Tobias (born 1967) is an American multi-instrumentalist and record producer, best known for his work with Robert Pollard and his band Guided by Voices. Other projects include Circus Devils, Kramies, The Library Is On Fire, and musical thea ...
, and Tim Tobias.
''Capsized!'' is a song cycle with a nautical theme, centered on an unnamed character and his friend Wallace who experience life aboard a haunted ship. The moods range from sunny optimism to melancholia, claustrophobia and terror. Eclectic song styles include pop, mellow rock, aggressive rock and soundcapes.
Track listing
# "To England the Tigers"
# "Capsized!"
# "Cyclopean Runways"
# "Legendary Breakfast Code"
# "Nully Scully"
# "Aerial Poop Show"
# "Hangerman Suits"
# "Leave the Knife Curtis"
# "Vampire Playing a Red Piano"
# "Double Vission"
# "What Wallace?"
# "Plate of Scales"
# "Siren"
# "Henry Loop"
# "Stiffs on Parade"
# "The Matter of Being Good"
# "Gable's Ear Wax"
# "End of the Swell"
# "Safe on a Vegetable"
External links
the Official Circus Devils siteCapsized! at allmusic.com
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Circus Devils albums
2011 albums