The sounds of Crystal and the Wolves can not be summed up by any easy label.  Perhaps the best summary is the album title of Shapinska Rock, described as being “a world that creates endless opportunities to make the most of any situation”.  The lyrical references Crystal makes to Gillian Welch and Ani DiFranco in Lucky Girl hint at her musical influences, but this belies a range of musical expression which includes bluegrass, ballads and ballsy dance tunes.  The folksy country side of the band is heard on Daughter Little Wins and Lullaby for Shai, songs with sound reminiscent of Kate Wolf and Iris DeMent.  Hints of Beatles classic pop rock influence are apparent in Called Off the Borders, while the more intense rock of Patti Smith is evoked in Merry Mary Contrary.  Throughout all of their different sounds, Crystal and the Wolves maintain a strong sense of their own identity as a band, led by Crystal’s smooth voice and supported by strong lyrics about the Shapinska Rock world.  It shouldn’t be long before the Lucky Girl lyrics “She’s a famous girl/ Got lots of friends and fans” apply to her. Top 8 Indie Album for June 2006.
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Crystal and The Wolves rock! My girlfriend, Gabriel and I, went to their CD release performance last night and it was a wonderful and memorable experience.
Crystal has the voice of an angel and the heart of a saint that, when combined with her powerful and smart lyrics, along with Fils flawless drum beats, make them a band that everyone must see.
As Gabriel so aptly put it, Crystal and the Wolves are "so filled with color."
Thanks for a great show Crystal and Fil, and rock on!
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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.
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This is some really great stuff. She has got true talent and passion, you can feel it when she sings.....I highly recommend this cd!!
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