Callisto - "Providence"
Paper Tiger AV / Fullsteam Records - May 26th, 2009

 

1. In Session (6:35)
2. Rule The Blood (6:43)
3. Covenant Colours (7:46)
4. Eastern Era (5:39)
5. New Canaan (6:56)
6. Stasis (7:38)
7. Where The Spirits Tread (6:28)
8. Dead Weight (6:10)
9. Drying Mouths (In A Gasping Land) (7:09)
10. Providence (7:28)

Total Playtime: 68:24

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CALLISTO - "Providence" - Biography 2009

 

Words will easily fail when one attempts to come up with a comprehensive description of the sonic worlds created by the Turku-based sextet Callisto, as no language can adequately convey the feelings of pathos and elegance this music evokes. Their sound is deeply rooted in the somewhat somber atmosphere so characteristic of the northern landscape they inhabit, but instead of toying with suicidal themes they seek the beauty in melancholy, and manage to make it sound strangely uplifting.

Callisto began their musical exploration in 2001 inspired by such ’post-hardcore’ bands as Neurosis and Breach. In mere eight years they have progressed far past any genre boundaries, from the godly racket of their early days and their first album True Nature Unfolds to the dark cinematic sophistication of Noir and ultimately to their adventurous masterpiece Providence, set to be released in spring 2009.

Not willing to stagnate and release a similar sounding record after record after record, Callisto have taken a bold creative step away from their earlier, more instrumental material and composed a vocal record. The songs on Providence is built upon layers of melodies, but this is far from pop music, this is progressive music in its truest form. The band colours their aural approach with mellotrons, prog rock overtones, some jazzy bits and other stylish influences drawn from the seventies, and wrap everything up with vocals that range from screams of anguish to solemn melodies and beyond.

Those with a fondness of Neurosis and their ilk will still find a lot to digest in these majestic compositions, and also those into progressive heavyweights such as King Crimson and Opeth are in for a real treat. Providence was produced, engineered and mixed by Jonas Olsson and mastered by Svante Forsbäck. The artwork is contributed by Martin Kvamme of Unit Delta Plus (Fantomas, Satyricon, Turbonegro). The album will be available on CD by Fullsteam Records and on limited double vinyl by Svart Records.