By: Henri Strik (edited by Peter Willemsen) I received many CD-releases in 2009, but none of them sounded as impressive as the debut album of IO Earth. This duo consists of Dave Cureton and Adam Cough, two musicians from Birmingham (U.K.). They have been friends since the age of twelve. At the age of fifteen, …
By BL A couple times this issue I have come across use of the flugle horn on an album and it occurs to me that this Is a new dimension that many bands and musicians could make good use of. The instrument is used along side trumpet on an atmospheric album that could be the …
By Eduard Antoniu Dave Cureton and Adam Gough have known each other for a long time and started writing songs together early. They planned for their debut album about five years ago. They may have accumulated enough material, for it turns out to be a double album debut. This may be a risky undertaking. In …
By: Russel Elliot IOEarth is a rapidly emerging progressive British rock band. Central figures Dave Cureton and Adam Gough have been good friends since they met in school at age twelve. Being two of a very small class of just four music students in their year, they worked together a great deal in composing, arranging …
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By Paul Jerome Smith I first became aware of this eclectic blend of sound and emotion over a year ago, but I have only recently made the (overdue) purchase that allows me to provide this review. IO EARTH is the creation of two British guys (Dave Cureton and Adam Gough) who first wrote music together …
By Rivertree This music has much of a cinematic vibe, like composed as a soundtrack for a movie. Well – the overall length with more than 90 minutes nearly matches. The album shows a relaxed flow basically – but is provided with several twists and turns including heavy excursions nevertheless. Here we have a melting …
By – Ken Truman IOEarth is the brainchild of Dave Cureton (guitars) and Adam Gough (keyboards) two school friends from the 90’s who have worked together on many projects with others over the years, but who always had a dream of working together on something that, quote ” was fresh and new – Something that …
By: Ron Fuchs IO Earth is a brand new progressive rock band from the UK. The core members are Dave Cureton (guitars, etc) and Adam Gough (keyboards etc), who have been friends since the 90’s. Joining them are Richard Cureton (drums & percussion), Marc Williams (bass), Claire Malin, Louise Brabbins and Steve Balsamo of Chimpan …
IOEarth’s Dave Cureton and Adam Gough have crafted a ecological progressive masterpiece with their debut double album. Its running time of over 100 minutes takes you on a journey like no other through three different movements Water,Earth and finally Air. Impossible to pigeon hole and pin down to a particular progressive genre the creative mix …
By: Michael Popke In case you haven’t heard, the self-titled debut from the UK duo IOEarth was nominated for “Best Debut Record” in Italy’s 2009 Prog Awards. That honor recognizes the sheer variety of and ambition behind the music on these two CDs, which spans more than 90 minutes. Dave Cureton and Adam Gough make …
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