The Shade Project is Cloud Cult

Cloud Cult

Cloud Cult is an experimental indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota led by singer/songwriter Craig Minowa. The name originated from the ancient prophecies of indigenous North Americans.-History:...

's debut album. Craig Minowa

Craig Minowa

Craig Minowa is the singer/songwriter/frontman for the alternative rock band, Cloud Cult. He is also the founder of Earthology Records. Minowa was born Craig Richardson in February 1973. Minowa grew up in Owatonna, Minnesota, along with Sean Tillman . Minowa is the middle child. He has two sisters,...

 spent an entire year recording in a closet and eventually The Shade Project was born.
To avoid the limitations of an incredibly low budget, Minowa used household items like buckets, pans, and couch cushions as a substitute for the instruments he couldn't afford.
The album received several record label

Record label

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 offers, including an offer from Chicago

Chicago

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's legendary Bright Green Records.

Currently this album is out of print

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Track-list

1. You Never Were Alone
2. Present to Mom and Dad
3. So Much to Do Out There
4. Call Me Back
5. Snoopy Pajamas
6. Old Man
7. Rocketship
8. Fable Practice Space
9. Sage
10. Ophelia
11. Alone In a Closet
12. Only Friend
13. Duluth Basement
14. Secret Place
15. Turn Out the Lights
16. Homeless and Frustrated
17. Yin and Yang of Sex
18. Hey & Taste I'm In Your Mouth
19. Lies
20. Lightning Girl