Their sound is made up of a combination of male vocals, electric violin, guitar, and synth. Centered around vocalist and songwriter Rogue, The Crüxshadows blend 1980s inspired synthpop and modern rock with introspective lyrics.
The band has enjoyed global popularity, releasing CDs worldwide and touring extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
For much of the band's career, they were available through Dancing Ferret Discs, an independent label based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2009, the band formed their own label imprint, Wishfire Records for the release of future Crüxshadows recordings. In 2012 Wishfire Records gained control of their back catalog, and began re-issuing many of their older titles as well. Lyrically, much of The Crüxshadows' music draws its influence and subject matter from mythology, religion, history, and dreams. Often referred to with the abbreviation CXS, their motto is "Live Love Be Believe".
if you get the chance to see them live you won't be disappointed
Post by iwannashagsimon on Mar 18, 2013 15:11:03 GMT 1
I remember years ago they had a concert streaming online I managed to catch. They weren't that bad. I loved the dual violinists! I should check them out again.
Post by meandthefarmer on Dec 30, 2014 15:34:33 GMT 1
I didn't know this band before but after the video I'm really interested in listening to some of their work. A friend of mine on another music-board I'm on made a torrent for [2012 Album] As The Dark Against My Halo [v0]. Is there a cd you guys would suggest as a starting point?
Post by meandthefarmer on Dec 30, 2014 16:22:19 GMT 1
OK ... I'm listening to As The Dark Against My Halo right now ... too much dance for my taste ... is it more or less all like Valkyrie? If yes, I'm out.