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History

Culture Cry Wolf formed in 2009, after Mike Daly and Botzy met at a house party. They released ''The Wesley Opus Sessions'' in August 2010. Their first music video for the single "Come Come" was released on August 29, 2010. They spent the next year writing and recording their first full-length album, ''Dia de los Muertos''. The album was self-released in November 2011. Several music videos have been released from this album, including: "Day of the Dead", "Sweet Marie", "Romeo", "Me, Myself and I", and "Second Wind" which features

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which was premiered on the national publication "Baeble Music". The band released ''The Sapient Sessions'' on May 14, 2013. The EP was produced by Sapient, and features guest verses by

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, Toki Wright and Maria Isa. Culture Cry Wolf officially disbanded on May 18, 2013. Their release show for ''The Sapient Sessions'' served as their official farewell show.

Discography

Albums

* ''Dia de los Muertos'' (2011)

EPs

* ''The Wesley Opus Sessions'' (2010) * ''The Sapient Sessions'' (2013)

Singles

* "Come Come" (2010)

References

External links

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