Captain My Captain [Vinyl]

Team Dresch | Format: Vinyl

Product Details

• Vinyl (June 11, 1996)
• Label: Chainsaw Records
• ASIN: B00005YJN9
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,247,022 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Uncle Phranc

2. 107

3. My Dirty Hands Are Mined

4. The Council

5. Don't Try Suicide

6. To the Enemies of Political Rock

7. Take on Me

8. I'm Illegal

9. Yes I Am Too, But Who Am I Really?

10. Musical Fanzine

11. Remember Who You Are

Editorial Reviews

Captain, My Captain, the sophomore album from the queercore band Team Dresch, resumes where Personal Best left off two years earlier. Like Personal Best, Captain, My Captain focuses on the struggle, angst, and confusion of being a lesbian. At the same time, the album is able to transcend the lesbian cause, making universally applicable statements about individual freedom, politics, and self-respect. The following quote illustrates the superior lyrics: "My mom says she loves me but I don't think its love 'cause she only loves me when I act just like she does and that's emotional blackmail." The fierce and biting lyrics are aided by raging, skilled punk rock sounds, creating one of the most intense and meaningful punk revival albums to date. Unfortunately, Captain My Captain, which yields few innovations, is unable to surpass the high standard set by Personal Best. However, Team Dresch is still able to accomplish more in this 35 minutes than many bands can in their entire career. ~ John Hinrichsen, Rovi --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars grey matter matters, July 26, 2004

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meh - See all my reviews

This review is from: Captain My Captain (Audio CD)

team dresch is an incredible band in so many ways
unapologetically political, shameless and smart
anchor-strong musicianship sometimes missed in queercore/punk
clamor & harmony

i can, and sometimes do, listen to this album on repeat
soooo good

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not 'Personal Best', December 29, 2008

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Puddinghead (Columbus) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Captain My Captain (Audio CD)

This record was a dud for me, but I am looking forward to the next effort.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GOD I LOVE THIS ALBUM!, April 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Captain My Captain (Audio CD)

Team Dresch is one of the best grrl groups out there. Angry and sometimes fast. These ladies have a lot to say.