LABEL:End Hits
ORIGINAL RELEASE DATE: 2000
VARIANT: Oxblood Vinyl LP

Although in 2001 SHELTER planned to break up after their comeback hardcore record “When 20 Summers Pass” the legendary band fromNew York City belt out another record titled “The Purpose, The Passion.” While Porcell left the band to start a family, Ray “Raghunath”Cappo moved to Los Angeles to study martial arts and nutrition and to become a yoga instructor and nutrition consultant. Ray, as the onlyoriginal member, felt he had one more album left in him, which resulted in the release of “The Purpose, The Passion.”

With the help of the Swedish multi-instrumentalist Supergrass and the drummer Dave DiCenso (heard on SHELTER’s “Mantra” as well ason various CRO-MAGS albums) Cappo recorded “The Purpose, The Passion.” This album has 16 pop-punk tracks with Cappo’s usualspiritual and uplifiting lyrical message. The albums hard-hitting punk-rock sound pairs perfectly with Cappos catchy melodies which stickin your ears.

The completely remastered version of “The Purpose, The Passion” is now available on vinyl for the first time in over 20 years withcompletely redesigned die cut cover with two covers to choose from. Exclusively available through End Hits Records and for streamingworldwide!