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The Capstan Shafts is the musical project of Vermont native Dean Wells. Renowned for his prolific output, Wells is a musical Bukowski, with songs like the old drunk’s short stories: low on length and conventional form, but highly literary and extremely satisfying.
His albums have been released through a number of labels, including Kittridge, Asaurus Records, Abandoned Love Records, Fall of the West Records, Yellow Mica Recordings. His newest release is a part-compilation album through Rainbow Quartz Records. Euridice Proudhon, released last year by Kittridge, was the first album of the Shafts released in a jewel case.
After relocating to the DC area, Wells assembled a backing band and released the band’s first studio album, “Revelation Skirts” in August of 2010.
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Dean Wells - vocals/guitar
Dane Di Pierro - guitar
Garron Marsh - bass
Patrick Long - drums
His albums have been released through a number of labels, including Kittridge, Asaurus Records, Abandoned Love Records, Fall of the West Records, Yellow Mica Recordings. His newest release is a part-compilation album through Rainbow Quartz Records. Euridice Proudhon, released last year by Kittridge, was the first album of the Shafts released in a jewel case.
After relocating to the DC area, Wells assembled a backing band and released the band’s first studio album, “Revelation Skirts” in August of 2010.
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Dean Wells - vocals/guitar
Dane Di Pierro - guitar
Garron Marsh - bass
Patrick Long - drums
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Euridice Proudhon
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summervillain wrote:
new thing at thecapstanshafts.bandcamp.com!
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generalmalaise wrote:
I believe again. Thanks be to Dean.
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n0b0dy100 wrote:
A little late, but The Capstan Shafts contributed a new track "Back When Phone Lines Cut the Sky" to Awkwardcore Records compilation out April 16th. www.awkwardcore.com/main.html
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promisedeyes wrote:
His music is so... the only word that comes to mind is "satisfying".
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tethor wrote:
@generalmalaise: totally agree
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generalmalaise wrote:
Anyone find the production on Revelation Skirts a bit too squeaky clean?
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fat-elvis wrote:
Man, you have got that mangled Kinks thing down ! Excellento.
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l4tency wrote:
This guy should have went platinum years ago. What gives?
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n0b0dy100 wrote:
the word is "Revelation Skirts" to be officially released Aug. 24
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jpelanne wrote:
True! I like the 'big' versions, though. And the little touches (like the new bridge part on Dukes of the Ugly Sound / Class War Tease, or combining The Better She Looks the Less She Will See with Quiet Wars) are pretty sweet. In my opinion, of course!
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generalmalaise wrote:
Looks like Dean's just renamed and rerecorded some of the older stuff.
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jpelanne wrote:
Resounding 'holy shit' to the new stuff on Myspace. July/August is my new favorite semi-month.
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jpelanne wrote:
Love this goddamn band. Really hope the new version of 'quiet wars' is on the new album!
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n0b0dy100 wrote:
new album "Revelation Skirts" coming July/August 2010
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trebleintrouble wrote:
Anyone seen a show lately? I'm looking forward to an album of "full-band" Capstan Shafts.
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dostav wrote:
the best kept secret
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n0b0dy100 wrote:
Capstan Shafts @ SXSW Festival! http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/5273
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trebleintrouble wrote:
Recording with a band - sounds very interesting!
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summervillain wrote:
New single at amiestreet!
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