(1)For those in need of labeling artists, a band like CAVO could be described as radio-friendly. In years past, the crowds and enthusiasm at their shows, coupled with solid songs and quality recordings, would cause the record companies to come a-sniffin’.
Given the uncertainty of today’s music industry, though, a band like CAVO wouldn’t be faulted for growing discouraged…but it hasn’t. A band like CAVO is a band that perseveres, a band that believes in its own strength, continually challenging itself while staying true to its collective vision.
But for this strength, The Painful Art of Letting Go, their second independent release, may have never been. The group endured production missteps, substance abuse and the decline of personal relationships, only to pull together in solidarity…and creativity.
The title reflects just one side of the multilayered album. Explains vocalist Casey Walker, “The album provides a unique balance of opposites: happiness and sadness, shallowness and depth. Even though we’ve all experienced loss and disappointment recently, it’s made us who we are today, and we’re quite proud of what we’ve become as a band."
“There are definitely songs on this record that show the harsh realities of life and trying to keep your head above water,” he concedes. “Songs like ‘Awake,’ ‘Nameless’ and ‘Painful Art’ came to fruition as the band dealt with several internal and personal struggles.”
Finally, the tide turned, as 2007 proved to be a good year for CAVO. After earning an opening slot with Staind, the band returned to the studio to begin writing and recording their as-yet-untitled album. They closed the year with the honor of being voted 2 indie band on Alternative Addiction.
Songs from the forthcoming album are already making a splash. First single “Champagne” is garnering accolades on hometown alt-rock station 105.7 The Point; also noteworthy is “Come Undone,” a smooth cover of the Duran Duran classic featuring Republic Universal Recording artist Shannon Nicole.
With CAVO, all four members are in it together: each contributes to the songwriting process, each shares in the band’s triumphs and setbacks. Says drummer Chad Laroy, “Bands are like having four other girlfriends. That is one hell of a relationship, and it has to be fairly equal.”
Chris, too, recognizes the camaraderie of the quartet. His idea of success? “Having a group of your closest friends, and being able to create and play music together.”
By their own account, then, the guys in CAVO have already made it; it won’t be long before the rest of the world catches up.
(2) "Japan's mysterious Cavo, who just happen to be labelmates of the amazing (and amazingly monickered) Bathtub Shitter, and feature a member of Corrupted! The first two tracks are a bit misleading, a hazy pagan ritual of gutteral almost-throat singing, temple bells and slow chants. Reminds us a bit of Ghost or Comus. But the ritual quickly grow in intensity until it's a chaotic swirl of tribal drums, shouted vocals, sludgy low end, repetitive riffs, and thick viscous ambience. Like a primitive mix of the Boredoms and Crash Worship. The tribal melee continues, interrupted briefly with one more ambient interlude, all low end rumble and groaning vocalisations, sounding like Keiji Haino with strep throat fronting Earth. Toward the end of the record the sludge coalesces into a weirdly catchy Viking style sing-a-long, lots of WOOOAH OOH OHHH's until things wind down in a truly creepy ritual of spoken female vocals, clapping, manic chanting, shouts, screams and whistles. Comus meets the Boredoms? The Wickerman performed by Corrupted? Boris covers the Incredible String Band? More amazing and baffling Japanese weirdness!" (Stolen from the Internet).
Edward
Cavo Lyrics
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We were shadowed by your light
'Cause you and I were never faithful
I hold you up so you can fall
You never seemed to care at all
'Cause you and I were never faithful
Don't count me out, you've waited now
I need to feel this way
With scars outlast the pain
And nothing seems to stay the same
And you were never made that way
When all of this seemed real just not today
Sober thoughts begin to go
Those who waited for your throne
No one needs to feel that helpless
Don't count me out, you've waited now
This needs to be the day the sun will fade
I need to feel this way
With scars outlast the pain
And nothing seems to stay the same
And you were never made that way
When all of this seemed real just not today
No, the more we change our lives
With the feelings left inside
That just won't go away
I need to feel this way
With scars outlast the pain
And nothing seems to stay the same
And you were never made that way
When all of this seemed real just not today
I need to feel this way
I need to feel this way
I need to feel this way just not today
The lyrics to Cavo's song "Edward" depict a turbulent and unfaithful relationship. The opening lines, "Fourteen shades to summer nights, We were shadowed by your light," suggest that the relationship was filled with contrasting emotions. The singer acknowledges that both parties involved were never faithful, indicating a lack of commitment and loyalty. The line, "I hold you up so you can fall, You never seemed to care at all," reveals a sense of enabling destructive behavior, while the repeated line, "You and I were never faithful," emphasizes the overall theme of infidelity and instability.
The chorus, "I need to feel this way, With scars outlast the pain, And nothing seems to stay the same, And you were never made that way, When all of this seemed real just not today," expresses a desire to experience certain emotions and sensations, even if it means enduring pain and change. The singer implies that the relationship may have felt authentic at one point, but that it no longer holds the same meaning, indicating a sense of disillusionment and disappointment.
The verses touch on the consequences of the relationship dynamic, referencing "sober thoughts" that begin to vanish and the realization that no one should feel helpless. The line, "This needs to be the day the sun will fade," suggests a desire for closure and the end of the tumultuous relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Fourteen shades to summer nights
There were various shades of darkness and uncertainty during our summer nights together
We were shadowed by your light
Your presence cast a shadow over our relationship, despite your apparent brightness
'Cause you and I were never faithful
Neither of us were truly committed or loyal to each other
I hold you up so you can fall
I supported you even though I knew you would eventually let me down
You never seemed to care at all
You showed no concern or interest in our relationship
Don't count me out, you've waited now
Don't underestimate me, because now is the time for me to make my move
This needs to be the way the sun will fade
Our relationship should come to an end, just like the setting of the sun
I need to feel this way
I have a strong desire to experience these emotions
With scars outlast the pain
Our emotional scars will endure longer than the pain we felt
And nothing seems to stay the same
Everything constantly changes and nothing remains unchanged
And you were never made that way
You were never designed or capable of being loyal and committed
When all of this seemed real just not today
Our relationship felt genuine in the past, but not anymore
Sober thoughts begin to go
Clear and rational thinking starts to disappear
Those who waited for your throne
Those who anticipated being in a position of power or importance alongside you
No one needs to feel that helpless
No one should experience that level of helplessness and vulnerability
No, the more we change our lives
As our lives continue to evolve and transform
With the feelings left inside
With the lingering emotions that remain within us
That just won't go away
Emotions that persist and cannot be shaken off
I need to feel this way
I still have a strong longing to experience these emotions
I need to feel this way
I still have a strong longing to experience these emotions
I need to feel this way just not today
I still desire to experience these emotions, but not at this moment
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