Cavo Surprises with a Great New Sound with Their Album "Bridges
Covo an CD Review
By Coren McLeod
Four years is not that long, relatively speaking. A ‘blip on the radar’ over a lifetime. But in the case of St. Louis’ Cavo, four years speaks to more of an eternity than some may realize. It doesn’t take much in this day and age for a band to break up. It takes a lot more effort to stay together, not to mention sustaining the want that got them together in the first place. So imagine a band, completely lost and void of the will to keep moving forward. In that reality, four years can seem like forever. And that’s where Cavo’s story really picks up.
As vocalist Casey Walker likes to tell it, at the time “there just wasn’t anything left to give.” They had tried everything. ‘More guitars,’ ‘scream it don’t sing it,’ ‘pick up the pace,’ etc, etc. It didn’t work. Not for Cavo. No one believed it anyway. So they decided to stop. It was time to put this aside. And they did.
But then something happened a while later. The want slowly started creeping back in. Not quickly, but little by little, over time. But the want this time was different. It didn’t feel the same. Something had changed. For once, it wasn’t about what someone else wanted. It was only about the four of them and what they wanted. No label, no producer, no agent, no manager, no one but them. And it felt right. So, they decided to try again, but this time, their way.
Over 50 songs. A sound that truly reflected who they are as musicians. Not what everyone else told them they were supposed to be. No outsiders pushing for ‘more of this’ or ‘less of that.’ It was actually so much easier than they thought it would be. Cutting it down to just 12 songs was the hard part.
They decided to call it “Bridges,” because they felt like they had crossed over to someplace new. A place where Cavo could just… be.
“This record is completely ours,” Walker adds. “If other people like it, great. If they don’t, that’s fine too. The fans will understand this record, and we feel we have to honor their support by creating something that is 100% Cavo. They would see right through it if we didn’t.”
In the music, it’s clear that the want has finally returned. And here it is.
A body of music that takes account of everything they want to say.
In their own words, with no expectations. Just a new beginning.
It seems like a lifetime of work to reach this place. But they want to be here now. And it only took four years.
A ‘blip’ for some. An eternity for Cavo.- FB
When a band comes out with a hit song which many love, it is somewhat tough for a band to over come that hump. Well after a few years off and learning to approach music in a different aspect, Cavo comes out with a fantastic new album called Bridges.
Trying to keep the sound pure and simple, "As vocalist Casey Walker likes to tell it, at the time “there just wasn’t anything left to give.” They had tried everything. ‘More guitars,’ ‘scream it don’t sing it,’ ‘pick up the pace,’ etc, etc. It didn’t work. Not for Cavo. No one believed it anyway. So they decided to stop. It was time to put this aside. And they did."
What I hear from this new album from Cavo and their 15 songs (bonus tracks included) is a new take on life and not the party fuel anthem songs of the past.
Take for example "Fight for War," it seems as though Cavo has take on a declaration of learning how to love one another in a world full of chaos. Great soulful vocals with a stellar guitar riff. I love this song.
"She Don't Care" takes all those emotions we all have while in a relationship and yet takes it beyond what is expected. I love the lyrics to this song. It hits you deep and drives one to think about telling everyone in your life how much you love them.
I would for sure say pick up this album from Cavo. They bring on a new take of their famous song "Champagne." It is a little more bluesy than the original which makes it enjoyable.
By Coren McLeod
Four years is not that long, relatively speaking. A ‘blip on the radar’ over a lifetime. But in the case of St. Louis’ Cavo, four years speaks to more of an eternity than some may realize. It doesn’t take much in this day and age for a band to break up. It takes a lot more effort to stay together, not to mention sustaining the want that got them together in the first place. So imagine a band, completely lost and void of the will to keep moving forward. In that reality, four years can seem like forever. And that’s where Cavo’s story really picks up.
As vocalist Casey Walker likes to tell it, at the time “there just wasn’t anything left to give.” They had tried everything. ‘More guitars,’ ‘scream it don’t sing it,’ ‘pick up the pace,’ etc, etc. It didn’t work. Not for Cavo. No one believed it anyway. So they decided to stop. It was time to put this aside. And they did.
But then something happened a while later. The want slowly started creeping back in. Not quickly, but little by little, over time. But the want this time was different. It didn’t feel the same. Something had changed. For once, it wasn’t about what someone else wanted. It was only about the four of them and what they wanted. No label, no producer, no agent, no manager, no one but them. And it felt right. So, they decided to try again, but this time, their way.
Over 50 songs. A sound that truly reflected who they are as musicians. Not what everyone else told them they were supposed to be. No outsiders pushing for ‘more of this’ or ‘less of that.’ It was actually so much easier than they thought it would be. Cutting it down to just 12 songs was the hard part.
They decided to call it “Bridges,” because they felt like they had crossed over to someplace new. A place where Cavo could just… be.
“This record is completely ours,” Walker adds. “If other people like it, great. If they don’t, that’s fine too. The fans will understand this record, and we feel we have to honor their support by creating something that is 100% Cavo. They would see right through it if we didn’t.”
In the music, it’s clear that the want has finally returned. And here it is.
A body of music that takes account of everything they want to say.
In their own words, with no expectations. Just a new beginning.
It seems like a lifetime of work to reach this place. But they want to be here now. And it only took four years.
A ‘blip’ for some. An eternity for Cavo.- FB
When a band comes out with a hit song which many love, it is somewhat tough for a band to over come that hump. Well after a few years off and learning to approach music in a different aspect, Cavo comes out with a fantastic new album called Bridges.
Trying to keep the sound pure and simple, "As vocalist Casey Walker likes to tell it, at the time “there just wasn’t anything left to give.” They had tried everything. ‘More guitars,’ ‘scream it don’t sing it,’ ‘pick up the pace,’ etc, etc. It didn’t work. Not for Cavo. No one believed it anyway. So they decided to stop. It was time to put this aside. And they did."
What I hear from this new album from Cavo and their 15 songs (bonus tracks included) is a new take on life and not the party fuel anthem songs of the past.
Take for example "Fight for War," it seems as though Cavo has take on a declaration of learning how to love one another in a world full of chaos. Great soulful vocals with a stellar guitar riff. I love this song.
"She Don't Care" takes all those emotions we all have while in a relationship and yet takes it beyond what is expected. I love the lyrics to this song. It hits you deep and drives one to think about telling everyone in your life how much you love them.
I would for sure say pick up this album from Cavo. They bring on a new take of their famous song "Champagne." It is a little more bluesy than the original which makes it enjoyable.
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