[2] Influenced by groups such as The Smashing Pumpkins, The Beach Boys, My Bloody Valentine and The Cure,[3] their music has also been compared by critics to Prefab Sprout, The Beautiful South and Deacon Blue.
[6] But before it could be released, the band were dropped by EMI (along with many other acts on its roster) as a part of a restructuring plan following the company's purchase by the private equity firm, Terrafirma.
[8] The band have discussed making a new record for some time but never had the opportunity due to many differing work commitments.
In March 2014, Captain posted some videos of new songs (including a cover of The Lotus Eaters' "The First Picture of You") on their Facebook page.
[citation needed] Lead guitarist, Mario Athanasiou, died in early 2016.