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The Shackeltons

The Shackeltons :: The Ship

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Reviewed by James Shahan

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Love, love, love. The Shackeltons seem to cover the subject quite a lot. However, you shouldn’t expect applesauce-mushy songs about walks in the park and calling a loved one nothing but “baby.” Instead, their tales seem to emphatically suggest that love is about struggle. It is often lost and always with a distinct sense of vulnerability. Coming from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, the cold that surrounds them seems to creep across all obstacles and into the music itself. Through their music, The Shackeltons represent love not as some fairy tale existence, but rather, as a real, truly human experience. No matter which emotion they happen to be shedding light on at the time, their imagery is devastatingly beautiful: “…your eyes are my getaway ship. I could sail a thousand shores between your eyes and your lips.” This is definitely not a band to miss out on.

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Posted Monday, November 26, 2007 @ 09:50 by ms. shackelton

the shackeltons are cathartic in the most necessary way. manic and functional--a delightful swell of emotions. kiss them.

Posted Monday, November 26, 2007 @ 08:27 by mark redding

if the shackeltons become the next big thing, im going to treat myself to a very good meal.

Posted Monday, November 26, 2007 @ 08:25 by serenity lee

its been a long time coming for this band. im with mark on the above comment.

Posted Monday, November 26, 2007 @ 08:23 by mark redding

i agree 100%
the guy who reviewed this band needs to be paid a high salary. he is a very smart man.