Crystal and the Wolves

Short Story: Crystal & the Wolves and Shapinska Rock (shun-PIN-ska RAWK)



This whole thing started when a house fire destroyed all of Crystal's belongings except her guitar. A few days later, she was sent to Europe by a company that could no longer afford to pay her after two weeks. Jobless and homeless, Crystal decided to stay in Europe for half a year. She roamed the streets of Denmark, Czech Republic, UK and Spain, with her guitar, notebook and a simple recording set up and songs describing a off-beat place Shapinska Rock began to fly into creation.



Crystal came back to the US excited to create Shapinska Rock into a record. She met producer/multi-instrumentalist Filippo DeAngelis a few months after her return and they began production. As recording progressed on the album, a live band grew out of the studio sessions and in May 2005 they started playing shows in the east (CBGB Gallery in NYC), south (Alternative SXSW Austin), and west (Hotel Utah Saloon, SAN FRAN).



What does Shapinska Rock mean? Listen the lyrics!



On May 11 2006, CATW released Shapinska Rock, weaving soaring vocals with catchy melodies and imaginative lyrics. Nearly every genre of american music is assimilated into their sound.



You be the judge of Shapinska Rock's worth



Review of Shapinska Rock in Punk Globe Magazine



"I have this beauty sitting in my player and turned up loud. The more I hear this band the more I like - They are very original and Crystal writes some great songs. There´s 13 tracks on here and with the vast Blues, Jazz and Country influences in the sound - This album gripped my attention from start to finish. Every track is different and how they´ve structured them is very clever and shows what quality musicians they are. The music certainly compliments Crystals excellent vocals. You just have to listen to Crystal sing - Her vocal range is very wide. A modern day Kate Bush maybe? Production wise is the best and packaging is the tops. Probably one of the best albums I´m ever going to hear. Album of the Month. (Ears With Gears) 11/10" ---Steve DIY



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SHAPINSKA ROCK REVIEW



"Crystal and the Wolves have wiggled into America's music scene at just the right time. The young and old alike need a breath of fresh air. Crystal is that fresh air. These songs are tended with an amount of care that is apparent to all age groups and walks of life. Feel good music that's smart, powerful, and danceable: smart enough to convince you she's put in her musical time; powerful enough to make you think; and rockin' enough to make you dance. "Shapinska Rock" is surely my pick for most anticipated album of 2006 thus far." Ian Tsan, Grape Juice Records



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