This unique collection of ethereal, gothic, and industrial artists has a bittersweet raison d'etre: After losing his cat to feline leukemia, Projekt label founder Sam Rosenthal wanted to raise money for the Tree House, a "no-kill" cat shelter based in Chicago. The artists featured on A Cat Shaped Hole in My Heart wrote songs about their own cats and donated all artist royalties to this cause. Projekt mainstays like Black Tape for a Blue Girl and Tara Vanflower of Lycia are joined by other like-minded cat lovers like Faith & The Muse, the Changelings, Shotgun Wedding, and Thomas Thorn of the Electric Hellfire Club. A must for fans of felines and gothic music alike, A Cat Shaped Hole in My Heart combines touching memories with a worthy cause. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide