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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Gravity Kills are one of the best bands in the US post-industrial techno-metal scene. Their songs are sonically more techno rock. For instance, "Disentigrate" is a very good ride of a song. There is no song from here that I'd consider rubbish. The songs use different lites too, as "Belief (To Rust)" is mainly the guitar, church bells, and Jeff Scheel's whisper-tone vocals that get addicting. They're releasing a new album next year titled Superstarved. I hope everyone rediscovers the band after that. Also, "Alive" showcases GK of both techno and metal.
one thing you may keep in mind about various sounds, there are times when each member does the drums, but the original live drummer/bassist Kurt Kerns is no longer of GK, though they may get Brad Booker as their drummer. This album is essential for fans of Sister Machine Gun, Placebo, and Pitchshifter.
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This is one of those rare things for me - an album that I can listen to all the way through without skipping a single track. Having never even heard of Gravity Kills until recently I bought this album on the strength of a couple of forty second long samples of some of the songs and I certainly don't regret buying it. Gravity Kills are an awesome industrial rock act that would probably appeal both to fans of other industrial bands such as Nine Inch Nails and fans of less industrial metal bands alike. Their music is heavy but still melodic and is a kind of fusion of electronic dance music with heavy metal. Most of the ten tracks combine the catchiness of dance music with a tune (something dance music often seems to lack) and dark and bleak lyrics (as befitting the often bleak song titles such as 'Falling', 'Crashing' and 'Drown'). The last track, though, 'Belief (to rust)' is a little different, being no less bleak and dark but containing some eerily atmospheric samples and less electronic music.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Not as good as the first, but solid.
27 Sep 2005
Format:Audio CD
I know, I told you in early 2002 that it was great. But at that time I was also like 14 or 15. In years to come, I've listened to this again in occasion, and I realize that it is not really the wonderful album I though it was. Oh, and now since I'm 18 I've heard so many other albums that things put it in perspective.
But also, what many forget is that music is in fact subjective. That's why bands like this have a fan base. What the band lacks is made up for in good overall songs. Contrary to popular belief, I think people will compare anything angry that has keyboards to NIN, no matter how it sounds. The first time, it was partly faulted in production, which was done by the same guy who produced "PHM". This, the second GK album, while not perfect does have its moments.
Sadly, you can sort of hear a lack of edginess, which can be blamed on the record label, TVT, which is why they left after this album. It's definitely got its moments. I like the more electronic tracks on the album. Particuarly with "Alive", which is really edgy, with heavy bass and drum. While the drums were simple, the song turned out to be a pretty good one. "Disintegrate" has a repetitive yet addictive synth riff. It makes the song, as does the verse beat. It also ends on a great note. While not really electronic, I particuarly do enjoy the rhythm of "Belief (to Rust)", which shows that some of the lyrics here are really great. It also surprisingly ends with some chimes.
Some songs are in typical Gravity Kills formula, so if you wanted some of what you heard the first time around, there is some of that. "Drown" and "One" are good examples of this. Neither track is particularly spectacular. However, it does show a metal side to the band. Just don't expect any guitar solos or anything in Gravity Kills.
But what makes it great is that while it's not completely talented, the songs themselves were written well enough and some of the members did show some talent. Doug Firley had some great keyboard lines and synth riffs while Jeff Scheel was a great singer, and in spite occasionally sounding like Trent when getting nasal, he was rather unique. As for the other two members, they don't get involved enough with their instruments, but I do like a lot of the drumming anyway. Although I still absolutely love the first album, this one is good but has some tracks that don't stand out quite as much. If you like what you know from Gravity Kills, I recommend it. If you don't, I can't guarantee that you'll like it.
But also, what many forget is that music is in fact subjective. That's why bands like this have a fan base. What the band lacks is made up for in good overall songs. Contrary to popular belief, I think people will compare anything angry that has keyboards to NIN, no matter how it sounds. The first time, it was partly faulted in production, which was done by the same guy who produced "PHM". This, the second GK album, while not perfect does have its moments.
Sadly, you can sort of hear a lack of edginess, which can be blamed on the record label, TVT, which is why they left after this album. It's definitely got its moments. I like the more electronic tracks on the album. Particuarly with "Alive", which is really edgy, with heavy bass and drum. While the drums were simple, the song turned out to be a pretty good one. "Disintegrate" has a repetitive yet addictive synth riff. It makes the song, as does the verse beat. It also ends on a great note. While not really electronic, I particuarly do enjoy the rhythm of "Belief (to Rust)", which shows that some of the lyrics here are really great. It also surprisingly ends with some chimes.
Some songs are in typical Gravity Kills formula, so if you wanted some of what you heard the first time around, there is some of that. "Drown" and "One" are good examples of this. Neither track is particularly spectacular. However, it does show a metal side to the band. Just don't expect any guitar solos or anything in Gravity Kills.
But what makes it great is that while it's not completely talented, the songs themselves were written well enough and some of the members did show some talent. Doug Firley had some great keyboard lines and synth riffs while Jeff Scheel was a great singer, and in spite occasionally sounding like Trent when getting nasal, he was rather unique. As for the other two members, they don't get involved enough with their instruments, but I do like a lot of the drumming anyway. Although I still absolutely love the first album, this one is good but has some tracks that don't stand out quite as much. If you like what you know from Gravity Kills, I recommend it. If you don't, I can't guarantee that you'll like it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Well Rounded Industrial...
27 Feb 2002
Format:Audio CD
I can't lie, I can honestly and truely say that I like this album. I know that I have heard all of this before, but I just can't take it out of my C.D. player. The songs are short, catchy, and addictive. And the quality of the music is jst astounding. I mean this is just a great Reznor influenced album that rises above the rest of the breed. Songs like "Crashing", "Alive", "Falling", and "Wanted" just completely out and out rock. I mean the synthing is superior to most of the modern day music out there. The vocals are clean, but not so clean that it makes the lead singer sound like Ned Flanders. The guitar work is phenominal. Along with the perfect drum work and the excellent bass lines, the album is just everything that you have ever wanted in an industrial album. I know that people think that this band is a sup-par Nine Inch Nails rip-off, and though this is not as good as their first album, all of "Perversions" songs are great, not a single track that you will need to skip on the C.D. player. And what makes this band even better, they [really shine] live. Basically, I have fallen in love with this band, and will continue to buy their albums. I would reccomend this to everybody...
-MC
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I am Guilty!!!!!
13 Jan 1999
Format:Audio CD
Well well what can you say! I like this album as much as the other but they got much less aggression. But they still keep your head moving to the beats! Industrial Rock is they way to go now adays since regular bands starting to sound alike! I Dunno what do ya think!!!!! HardRockers!!
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