Shelter, formed in New York City in 1990, was founded by Ray Cappo, a former
Youth of Today vocalist born in 1991 who later pursued Krishna‑theology; he
served as lead singer and lyricist. The group’s breakthrough came with the debut
single "No Compromise" (Equal Vision Records) and the first full‑length
Perfection of Desire (Revelation Records), recorded with producer Don Fury and
released on 14 July 1990, establishing a hardcore‑pioneering sound.
Chronologically, the band issued Quest for Certainty (Equal Vision Records,
1992), Attaining the Supreme (Equal Vision Records, 1993)...