Reviews
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Redefining The Genre
By Ross Muir Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else. Belonging or connected to one particular person, place, or thing. Particularly remarkable,
Live In The USA is a Perfect Entrance into The World of IO Earth
By John OBoyle So, RoSfest is a very prodigious festival that has hosted many great bands, being probably THE American prog festival to play. IOEarth
This Is An Absolutely Remarkable Album
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
“Aura” is exactly what I wanted to hear
Review by Jason Spencer – 8th May 2020 10 STAR REVIEW (9,5/10) In a progressive community that often favors technical achievement over melodic inspiration, it
I can only encourage those who don’t know the band to find out what they’ve been missing.
VELVET THUNDER – WEBZINE Review by Paul Whimpenny – 3rd May 2020 IO Earth have once again managed to produce a powerful and emotionally moving
‘Aura’ stands very proudly
Review by Pete Flodden – 26th April 2020 5 STAR REVIEW (5/5) I first encountered IO Earth on their second album ‘Moments‘. From the start
This album is all that I hoped for…
Review by Mark Priestly – 16th April 2020 5 STAR REVIEW (5/5) This album is all that I hoped for after hearing about the new
It Will Leave You Delighted, Thrilled And Almost Certainly Emotionally Wrung Out
Midlands prog masters enter darker territory By Rachel Mann A new IO Earth album is always a matter for rejoicing. Not only have they produced
IO Earth Embraces You, Surrounds You And Never Lets You Go Again
By Michel Stolk (Edited by Tracy van Os van den Abeelen) IO Earth is a band from the United Kingdom. They have made three albums
An Electric Album With Extensive Orchestrations and Cinematic Flairs
There is nothing I enjoy more than a band that has their own particular sound, and especially a sound that is almost indescribable. It just
Crescendo Festival in France 2016
By Stuart Smith IO-Earth hit the stage next and we’d already had a good chat with their leader and guitarist Dave Cureton and a beer
A New World Symphony From the Midlands Masters
By Rachel Mann Some albums are worth clearing your diary for, and IO Earth’s third studio offering is one of them. Over nearly 100 minutes
This is Another Magnum Opus
By Zachary Nathanson It’s been a good while since I’ve heard some excellent music from the sounds of IO Earth. After hearing their first two
Genre Defying
By Robert Brady ‘Genre Defying’ as the band IO Earth places upon themselves is a total understatement. I would go on record now to say they ‘Genre Shattering’. I was
Great Success!
By Abaddon (Please note that this review has been translated using an online translator) Three years after the remarkable and noticed “Moments”, the English IOEarth
"New World" is a Great Listening Experience
(Please note that this review has been translated using an online translator) Since 2009 the UK (Birmingham) based IO-Earth are residing progland. As with their
One of The Musical Highlights of 2015
By Henri Strik (Edited by Robert James Pashman) The British band IO Earth made with their eponymous album (see review) for me personally the most
Symphonic Prog Incorporating Many Other Styles
By Jean-Christophe Le Brun It is thanks to the initial programming of the 2015 edition of Prog South Io Earth caught my attention. English female
Melodic Progressive Rock, As You Want It
By Thomas Kohlruß (Please note that this review has been translated using an online translator) The second album of the British formation IOEarth – “Moments”
Almost a Symphony in the True Sense of the Word
By Shane Pinnegar A grand and epic conceptual work spanning two discs and led by the staggeringly talented musicianship of Dave Cureton and Adam Gough,
A Perfect Workmanship
By Artur Chachlowski (Please note that this review has been translated using an online translator) Great album. Despite the significant disruption personnel (including the forced
This Is What Progressive Rock Means to Me
By Thomas Szirmay IO Earth has released two celebrated studio albums that made some serious waves within the prog community, supplying a modern curve to
A Crossover Prog That Cuts Like a Knife
By Thomas Szirmay IO Earth has released two celebrated studio albums that made some serious waves within the prog community, supplying a modern curve to
Live review of the 'IO Earth and the Orchestra of Sound & Emotion' show on 23rd May 2015
By Rachel Mann Birmingham’s come a long way since the days when it was all spaghetti junctions and concrete waste. Brindleyplace is the Venice of
Live Review Peel
By Richard Thompson While they have always merited praise in the past, tonight IOEarth really do sound like the real deal. Their spacious and sendory-grabbing
Classic Rock Live Review Peel
Classic Rock Presents Prog Magazine Live Review Peel by Richard Thompson There’s a genuine buzz around IOEarth at the moment and it’s easy to see
Excellent Musicianship And Fantastic Sound
By Russell Elliot The British progressive band IOEarth’s one hour and twenty minute set at the 2012 RoSFest has been captured on a richly produced
Musical Creativity, Innovation and Diversity of Influences
By Ross Muir Even in this day and age of instantly available or accessible live material (not all of it official, sadly) and options to
A Well-Organized Band With a Stable Composition
By Artur Chachlowski (Please note that this review has been translated using an online translator) As I write this text takes a long weekend in
Well a New Prog Kid is Now on The Block
IOEarth’s debut was arguably one of the biggest surprises in recent progressive music, totally blowing away this seasoned reviewer, along with most of my PA
IO EARTH combines original melodies and sophisticated architecture
(Please note that this review has been translated using an online translator) If you are looking for an album that goes beyond the usual, you’re