The Captain is the solo debut album of Australian country music singer Kasey Chambers.

The Captain won the 1999 ARIA Music Award for Best Country Album.

Prior to releasing this album, Chambers had performed more than a decade with her family's Dead Ringer Band, a popular Australian country music group.

The Los Angeles Times concluded: "The opening track, "Cry Like a Baby", immediately earns her a place on singer-songwriter Olympus with the likes of John Prine and Iris DeMent.

"[5] All tracks are written by Kasey Chambers, except where noted^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.