Ten years in the making, this folk/indie rock/alt-Americana CD offers a sometimes angry, always introspective take on the state of life today in these often un-United States, with many of the tracks reflecting on matters sociopolitical and economic, and the challenges that all too many struggle with as we continue our ongoing effort to find a port in the storm of these troubled times. Bitter, bereft and beautiful, 'Shelter' aims to offer sonic solace for listeners striving to make sense of the world around them, just as we continue to.