Wisconsin Hells, by Cruel Spirit

Wisconsin Hells

by Cruel Spirit

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	1.	Home Alone 04:36
	2.	Chicago, WI 03:40
	3.	Lud Bite 04:33
	4.	Beach Sloth 02:43
	5.	Higher Education 03:23
	6.	Home Alone 2: Lost in New Life 03:47

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The first original project from Cruel Spirit, the musical project of John Balek. Wisconsin Hells tells the story of a college freshman who's expectations of college life have been made horribly untrue. Dealing with feeble friendships, anxiety, and overall feeling unwelcome these songs tell story of the academic year in a social manner.

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released August 11, 2015

Wisconsin Hells was recorded throughout July 2015.
All songs written and recorded by John Balek.
Album artwork by Tom Feltenberger www.thruphotography.com

Special thanks to:
Tom for being a second opinion on a lot of stylistic choices, Brandon for allowing me to borrow his sleigh bells, William for being supportive of my musical creativity, the 2014-2015 school year for pushing me to the limits to write these songs, my short lived guitar teacher from when I was 11 who hated anything that the guitar had become post 1950, and any friend who has ever taken an interest in anything I've created.

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Cruel Spirit Illinois

Cruel Spirit is the musical project of John Balek and has so far stayed in the Bedroom Pop, Lo-Fi Garage realm. Based in the West Chicago Suburbs/City depending on the time of year.

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