BRUCE HAACK – “ARMY ANTS IN YOUR PANTS”
A SPILL EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE
Today, Shimmy-Disc finally unveils their brand new posthumous Archival Reissue of Bruce Haack’s 1974 record, Captain Entropy. Alongside the record’s release today, Shimmy-Disc additionally shares a video for focus track, “Army Ants In Your Pants,” created by Ryan Hover.
The ominous twinkles of standout track “Army Ants In Your Pants” are for enlightened parents & children alike – the song acting as a freewheeling tour of the warring world of social insects: army ants, their queens, and pupas. Their unique cycle of life is described in story-song by the vivid scientific imagination of Haack – our captain on this earth-ship. As cheerfully described by Haack in his own words upon its release in 1974, the song is, “A chance to belly-dance-while you learn some pretty heavy things about the social structure and group communications of certain insects. Very funny!”
The grunts of worker ants and Haack’s gently twanged voice spiral atop blinking synthesizers and banjo’s, leading us to the final step of his curriculum, a keen warning that, “If you see an army of ants in a bunch, move outta town, you may be lunch!”
Captain Entropy, described as “a participation journey for elementary and high-school people β through the soul of spaceship earth β from principles of thermodynamics to folks like the American eagle,” was created and totally performed by Bruce Haack. It’s an electro-surrealist musical journey from the mind of “The Captain,” capturing his inventive genius musically in tandem with tapping into the voice of his inner child. It displays innovative story-songs inspired by Haack’s diverse musical interests and a love of Science and explorations of the Natural World, songs to excite the imaginations of listeners, both young and old.
The full-length Captain Entropy LP was remastered by Kramer for this Archival Reissue. The free digital download that comes alongside purchase of the vinyl also contains an exclusive additional 20 minutes of previously unreleased bonus material. The LP was originally released in 1974 on Dimension 5, the artistβs own label. This new reissue will be on limited edition hand-numbered Black Vinyl (limited to 555 copies), and on Clear Vinyl LP for Retail.
Check out the full reissue of Bruce Haackβs Captain Entropy, out now via Shimmy Disc!
ARTIST QUOTE
On the reissue and Haackβs musicianship, Kramer said, βHaack was the consummate musician, but he was a composer first and foremost, and Shimmy-Disc is proud to partner with his estate in spreading the word about the sounds and visions of his life’s work. This reissue LP is only the beginning. Captain Entropy is no βnoveltyβ release made solely for kids. This record, like everything else Bruce Haack ever created, is for Everyone.”
Bruce Haack
Captain Entropy
(Shimmy Disc)
Release Date: August 25, 2023
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