Captain, We're Sinking was an
American punk band from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Singer Bobby Barnett is the
brother of Greg Barnett who is one of the two singers in The Menzingers. Former
drummer Mike May, formerly of Tigers Jaw, is the brother of Tom May who is the other
singer/songwriter in The Menzingers.
The Future Is Cancelled is the second album they released back in 2013 and is
already a bit of a cult album. The Barnett's have some super song writing
skills. This album is not only a mixture of all corners of what could be
considered punk, but also perhaps the best refinement of the genre I've ever
heard. Somehow, this record manages to emote like a less-dramatic Brand New
song without boring the listener while fusing Braid-like technical rhythms with
faster tempos and octave chords that bring to mind NOFX on absinth.
Intelligently-conceived, darkly thematic song writing as well as a welcome
celebration of the scope and promise of all that punk music can offer.
Songs like “Annina, We Will Miss You” take the story of a girl who seems to be
manically depressed and holed up into a mental facility, strapped and all,
coming to terms with her sickness in one of the most cathartic punk songs
perhaps even of all time.
It is worthy to be adored by any fan of melodic indie-infused punk.
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