With only one full-length album to their name alongside a handful of singles and compilation tracks, Chicago’s Cap’n Jazz left a longstanding impression and irrefutable influence on the region’s bohemian punk scene and unwittingly spawned a breeding ground for future scene stars including The Promise Ring, Joan Of Arc and Owls. Traces of their sonic fingerprint permeate hundreds of indie records released in their wake. Over a decade since the CD release of the discography Analphabetapolothology, a high profile Summer reunion tour is being sold out and Jade Tree is proud to offer the full-featured vinyl reissue that the record deserves. This double LP is packaged in a deluxe gatefold jacket with a full color, full size, booklet featuring never before seen photos, fliers, and extensive liner notes by Tim Kinsella. The package also includes high quality MP3 downloads of all tracks with 10 additional songs from the original anthology. Their reunion tour starts July 13 with dates in, Louisville, Chicago (2 sold out) DC, Philadelphia (sold out), and NYC with more being added. Alternative Press to run 7 page oral history in June issue. CD release has sold 36k+ and remains one of Jade Tree’s top sellers. Package includes full size, 8 page booklet with never before seen photos, fliers, and extensive liner notes by Tim Kinsella. New vinyl lacquers cut from original high resolution source masters and pressed at RTI on 120 gram vinyl.
Side A 1. Little League 2. Oh Messy Life 3. Puddle Splashers 4. Flashpoint: Catheter 5. In the Clear 6. Yes, I Am Talking To You / Side B 1. Basil’s Kite 2. Bluegrassish 3. Planet Shhh 4. The Sands Have Turned Purple 5. Precious 6. ¡Qué Suerté! / Side C 1. Take On Me 2. Tokyo 3. Ooh Do I Love You 4. Hey Ma, Do I Hafta Choke On These 5. Forget Who We Are 6. Olerud / Side D 1. We Are Scientists! 2. Sea Tea 3. Troubled By Insects 4. Rocky Rococo 5. AOK 6. Sergio Valente
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