Cave In - Final Transmission

1 - WHO ARE CAVE IN?

Cave In is an American rock band, formed in 1995 in Massachusetts. After several members changes in the late 1990s, their lineup became consistent with the release of Until Your Heart Stops (Hydra Head Records). 

Cave In are: 

  • Stephen Brodsky – vocals, guitar, keyboard

  • John-Robert Conners – drums, vocals, percussion

  • Adam McGrath – vocals, guitar, piano, keys

  • Caleb Scofield – vocals, bass guitar, guitars

In 2018, Caleb Schofield died in a truck accident during the writing/recording of what would be the follow up to White Silence.

2 - DISCOGRAPHY

3 - WHAT IS FINAL TRANSMISSION?

The tracks that appear on Final Transmission were demos that were not initially intended to be released. The tracks that made up Final Transmission were recorded on a hand held four track. The demos were then cleaned up, manipulated and mixed and mastered by Andrew Schneider and James Polkin respectively. 

Caleb contributed to it all ,though the band will never release information on what parts were Caleb and what were not, and I agree that it should remain that way forever. 

4 - HIGHLIGHTS

The opening Caleb Schofield voicemail. The acoustic track with hummed melodies showcases how Caleb lived and breathed music, and even without lyrics, the thing is super catchy. A truly brilliant artist who will be missed by the world. Shake My Blood sounds like a perfect mix between Antenna era and some of the heavier tones that we heard on White Silence. The hooks that Brodsky comes up with are a rare thing. The song makes you want to close your eyes and sway. Night Crawler is also a brilliant example of a band in the sweet spot between progress and staying true to a winning formula. Final Transmission has plenty of highlights rounded out by the rocking final track Led to the Wolves with that unforgettable melody, guitar tone and soaring climax.

5 - WEAKNESS

As a fully fledged album, it is obvious that these songs were unfinished and it is heart wrenching that the whole band could not fulfil that as I think this could have been something very special. That being said, Final Transmission is a must have for all fans. There are some magical moments on this that will have you moving, singing and crying. 

6 - WILL THEY CONTINUE?

I would love them to continue because I think the remaining members still have a lot to offer outside of their other projects. Cave In will never be the same again, but all fans would support them in whatever they choose to do next. And hey! Mutoid Man are pretty darn good as well!

7 - FACT

In addition to being an amazing dad and partner, Caleb was a highly talented  musician with a career spanning two decades, and an accomplished carpenter. His bands Cave In, Old Man Gloom and Zozobra brought together many wonderful musicians, friends, and fans, and inspired countless people the world over. His loss will be felt far and wide, most deeply by his wife and children. 

Courtesy of  Schofield Benefit

8 - CLIP


9 - WHERE TO BUY

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