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In 1991, four kids from the suburbs of Chicago, IL formed Capn Jazz, arguably one of the most influential rock bands of the last 30 years. Those kids, brothers Tim and Mike Kinsella, Victor Villarreal, and Sam Zurick, were joined by Davey von Bohlen in 1994 and recorded their only full-length album before calling it quits – Burritos, Inspiration Point, Fork Balloon Sports, Cards in the Spokes, Automatic Biographies, Kites, Kung Fu, Trophies, Banana Peels Weve Slipped on, and Egg Shells Weve Tippy Toed Over – often referred to as Shmapn Shmazz. Originally released on the Man With Gun label, the album quickly fell out of print after the bands breakup, with the songs eventually making their way to the Analphabetapolothology compilation, released in 1998 via Jade Tree Records. As a testament to this legendary debut, Polyvinyl is thrilled to announce the vinyl reissue of Shmapn Shmazz, which has been remastered from the original tapes – restoring the original album on vinyl for the first time since 1995, including its original artwork. With the unmatched intensity heard in the opening track, Little League, coupled with eccentrically poetic lyrics, this iconic album has influenced countless artists since its release and unintentionally sparked a new genre. Pitchfork calls the album a touchstone of Midwestern emo, while Vulture placed Little League at #3 on their 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time list. Musician Devendra Banhart has also expressed his love for the band in a 2017 Joan of Arc documentary, describing Tims powerfully striking vocals like “going to the zoo on quaaludes, but all the other animals are on speed.” In addition to the bands influential legacy, Capn Jazz was the catalyst to the formation of other notable bands featuring the original members, including American Football, Joan of Arc, The Promise Ring, Owls, Owen, Make Believe, Ghosts and Vodkaand many more.
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