Second album "Plains Of The Purple Buffalo" was released on July 11 2011 on (*)Shelsmusic. Tracks from that album can be heard at http://soundcloud.com/listentoshelsmusic/
More info on the album can be found at www.shelsmusic.com with the CD, Vinyl and digital formats available for purchase there also.
Showcasing progressive, cinematic soundscapes and raw brutality, *shels' live lineup has featured members of Eden Maine, Mahumodo, and Fireapple Red.
*shels was formed in 2003 following the split of Mehdi Safa's former band Mahumodo. While some of his former band mates went on to form Devil Sold His Soul, Mehdi (born in America of Lebanese and Iranian parents) relocated to Los Angeles and formed *shels.
*shels released "Laurentian's Atoll" in December of 2007 again to acclaim from the press.
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ATOLL
*shels Lyrics
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Hold me in your memories,
And move past our parting
For I am with you always
The opening lines of "ATOLL" by *shels convey a sense of longing and loss as the singer addresses their beloved. The singer asks their love to hold on to their memories together and move past their separation. They reassure their love that even though they are physically apart, they will always be with them in spirit. The song captures the emotions of someone who has parted ways with a loved one and the difficulty in letting go of the past.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a more introspective tone. The singer reflects on their own mortality and the inevitability of death. They acknowledge that life can be fleeting and fragile but find comfort in the idea that their love will always be with them, even beyond the finality of death. The song closes with a repeated mantra of "I am with you always," driving home the theme of eternal love and unity despite any physical separation.
Line by Line Meaning
To my dear love,
I address this song to my beloved
Hold me in your memories,
Remember me fondly in your mind, keep the image of me close to your heart
And move past our parting
Although we have separated, try to accept it and move on with your life
For I am with you always
Despite the distance between us, feel my presence with you at all times
Contributed by Cameron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.