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Part IV: Callisto

by Core of io

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1.
Introduction 00:48
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Bide your time It's worth it's wait in gold, The prize thats worth a much, It's the prize thats worth as much to me as my Life, plus infinity times ten, It's the prize worth much more than me. I don't want to know what you've go in store, When everyones being secret I dont't want to know what you've go in store, It's a secret We leave tonight, we're taking you tonight, Don't fight, we're taking you tonight. Locked away to speed up the ticking hands, It's not gonna take as long, It's not gonna take as long for me, as it feels, Times never moved so slow, It was worth so much more to wait I don't want to know what you've go in store, When everyones being secret I dont't want to know what you've go in store, It's a secret Cover my eyes, blindfold my eyes, cover my ears blindfold my eyes We leave tonight, we're taking you tonight, Don't fight, we're taking you tonight. Many lessons learnt, I can't believe I fired the gun, I'll make sure the favour is returned, Lesson learnt, throw me off a bridge for fun, With ten of a kind. Lesson learnt. Step aside from flying girls With ten of a kind. Ten of a kind, Don't bother running cause you cant escape my You can't escape my, You can't escape my thoughts
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Interlude 01:03
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Hurry up times cracking on Clock is ticking, let's get moving in. Buckled up my suit is on, A winter summers day makes the perfect start We can't ignore This tree it will not outlast, When your heels sink, I will step in Here on in I am your watch, One hundred waves flag off new beginnings We can't ignore Don't ever stop Because a flaming mishap leaves your lips, Preparation did not exist, I've heard enough now please desist. The signing of the souls, The suns a shine it's strengthening our love Today we're sewn. And with you comes a brand new heir to our estate, I'm hopeful that one day will share with us our name Set in stone Today we're sewn From the night my memories gone, Only whispers, sit in hiding Other hands put pen to page The memories I've lost, must be priceless We can't ignore Don't ever stop Because a flaming mishap leaves your lips, Preparation did not exist, I've heard enough now please desist. The signing of the souls, The suns a shine it's strengthening our love Today we're sewn. Waste it all away, Waste it all away The great escape Happy ever after Freed from the cage Happy ever after
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about

This is the second E.P release from Core of iO, following the well received "With Gravity as my Hostess" release of 2014.

Many thanks are in order for this one, firstly we want to thank YOU awesome people for your support, whether thats coming along to a show, checking us out online, buying our merchandise. Every penny we make goes back into our next release, so we hope you enjoy this one!

Also thank you to all the bands, promoter and venues that have given us the opportunity to play some incredible gigs both this year and last year!

And in no particular order a few specific thank you's go to Paul Winstanley, Dave Neale, Greig Clifford, Bar FortyTwo Worthing, Steve Dickson, Rich Ravenhill, The Mammothfest Team, Russell Plowman (Soundbyte Studios), Matty Bowdidge

PART IV: CALLISTO REVIEW

"It’s been just over a year since Brightonian quartet Core Of iO dropped their remarkably self-assured debut EP With Gravity As My Hostess. Setting themselves a prolific pace, they have subsequently followed this up with two stand-alone singles and now EP number two, Part IV: Callisto.

And yet even in this relatively short period of time, some progression is evident. This EP feels more mature than it predecessor, with the almost punky exuberance morphing into slightly more reflective post-hardcore – but nevertheless, the EP remains a collection of the stripe of upbeat, high-energy tech-prog we’ve come to expect from Core of iO. Whilst these new songs might not be quite as immediate as those on With Gravity As My Hostess, it doesn’t take more than a couple of listens for them to sink in.

With three full songs and two short instrumental interludes, Part IV: Callisto doesn’t hang about either, going some way to prove that the ‘little and often’ approach to releasing new music can be particularly effective for upcoming bands. Of the three songs, lead single “So Delicate With Power” is probably the strongest; it’s a dynamic piece of songwriting with a great chorus and a truly memorable outro. It also comes equipped with a gently amusing video, which plays with the cliches of the form with good humour.

The band’s riffs continue to confidently walk the line between intricacy and catchiness, now perhaps sounding closer to a marriage between The Safety Fire and Hundred Reasons. The EP is peppered with a large number of deft little fills and flourishes that showcase, in particular, the skills of the rhythm section, with bassist Gareth and drummer Richard matching the guitars of Luke and Bob note for note, or beat for beat. There is some particularly satisfying stickwork towards the end of closing track “Please Remind Me Please“. Core Of iO’s sound is then topped off by Bob’s strong and soulful voice and his ear for a characterful vocal hook.

So Part IV: Callisto delivers exactly what it should: a neat and tidy little collection of great songs that charts the continuing development of this tremendously promising band, and their distinctive sound. The band are poised to set out on tour in support of the EP and these new tracks should translate effectively to the live environment. Core Of Io are developing into a genuine force to be reckoned with, and if they keep up this pace we shouldn’t have to wait too long for the next instalment.

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released May 2, 2015

All songs written by Core of iO
Bob Tett, Luke Stenlake, Gareth Sidwell, Rich Carter

Recorded Mixed and Mastered by Paul Winstanley at Brighton Electric
www.paulwinaudio.com

Artwork by Rich Ravenhill

Photography by Greig Clifford
www.greigclifford.com

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"Core of Io mix harmonious proggy rock with darker even more technical metal bordering on Djent. Clearly influenced by the likes of Sikth, The Deftones, Tool and Meshuggah. Tasty guitars, relentless drums and dynamic vocals"

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