Capsized! is the ninth studio album released by the Ohio rock band Circus Devils

Circus Devils

Circus Devils is an American rock band with experimental/ psychedelic styles founded in 2001 by Robert Pollard, former lead singer and songwriter of the Dayton, Ohio band Guided by Voices. Members include Todd Tobias , and Tim Tobias...

 in October, 2011. All songs on Capsized! were written and performed by Robert Pollard

Robert Pollard

Robert Pollard is an American rock musician and singer-songwriter who is the leader and creative force behind indie rock group Guided by Voices, who disbanded in 2004, only to reform in 2010...

, Todd Tobias

Todd Tobias

Todd Tobias is a record producer and musician/ multi-instrumentalist best known for his work with Robert Pollard and his band Guided by Voices. Other projects include Circus Devils, Clouds Forming Crowns, the Sleeptalkers, The Library is on Fire, the Celebrity Pilots, Kramies, Brian Lisik, Slark...

, 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 melanchoilia, claustrophobia and terror. Eclectic song styles include pop, mellow rock, agressive rock and soundcapes.

Track listing

1. "To England the Tigers"
2. "Capsized!"
3. "Cyclopean Runways"
4. "Legendary Breakfast Code"
5. "Nully Scully"
6. "Aerial Poop Show"
7. "Hangerman Suits"
8. "Leave the Knife Curtis"
9. "Vampire Playing a Red Piano"
10. "Double Vission"
11. "What Wallace?"
12. "Plate of Scales"
13. "Siren"
14. "Henry Loop"
15. "Stiffs on Parade"
16. "The Matter of Being Good"
17. "Gable's Ear Wax"
18. "End of the Swell"
19. "Safe on a Vegetable"

External links

• the Official Circus Devils site
• Capsized! at allmusic.com