Track Listing

1. Forward
2. Guilty
3. Blame
4. Down
5. Here
6. Enough
7. Inside
8. Goodbye
9. Never
10. Last
11. Hold

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #77649 in Music
• Released on: 1996-03-05
• Number of discs: 1

Customer Reviews

Total throwback
By today's standards, this CD is probably sub-par. "Techno-Grunge Industrial Metal/Rock" is pretty much dead, but the CD is very nostalgic. They're kinda like Orgy only more focused on the synthesizer aspect than any of the other instruments in the band. Lyrics aren't too bad, but the sheer volume of the instrumental and the tendency to overpower Jeff's voice kind of forces him to take a back seat, which probably contributed to the fall of the band. Jeff Scheel is a pretty good singer, and it sounds strangely like he took some lessons from Trent Reznor's voice book (most of the singing sounds a lot like "Head Like a Hole"). I loved this CD when it was released, and I still like to give it a listen every once in a while.

One of the best Industrial Rock/Metal albums of all time
First of all, it is true that they have many similarities to Nine Inch Nails (NIN), whose Trent Reznor,quite frankly, is vastly superior in artistic ability, but also much more difficult for the average listener to get into. Gravity Kills' self-titled debut album is like a album full of radio-friendly NIN songs. While each NIN album is a listening experience like no other, Gravity Kills will not challenge a listener, but they do have this genre down pat. Almost every song on this cd is worthy of radio play, and they actually did have quite a few singles/hit songs on here. There are lots of head-bobbing rhythms and great sing-along choruses. I prefer to listen to these guys when driving or for parties more so than NIN because it is much more streamlined, sing-along friendly, and there is more energy. Now don't get me wrong, because I love NIN as well, but they usually take more of your undivided attention to appreciate. If you can get over the fact that they are potentially NIN rip-offs, you should enjoy this album because it really is one of the best this genre has to offer.

Gravity Kills' First
Well, where do I start. This is Gravity Kills' first release and I must say it's their best. I had, for the longest time, had a tough time deciding on what was better "Perversion" or the "Self-Titled". Both are great but I feel the first has a much darker atmospheric style. The whole album seems to flow in and out until you reach your destination of the end. Even the opener "Forward" sets the tone, preparing you for what's to come. I don't think there is one below average track on this cd. My favorites from the release are probably "Guilty", "Here", "Inside", and "Hold". Here's the ratings...

2. Guilty - 10/10
3. Blame - 10/10
4. Down - 10/10
5. Here - 10/10
6. Enough - 10/10
7. Inside - 10/10
8. Goodbye - 8.5/10
9. Never - 10/10
10. Last - 10/10
11. Hold - 10/10

Overall: 98% A

It's a really good start for a pretty good band. I'm suprised they didn't get more popular than they did. The whole album is awesome. My only complaint would be that the track "Inside" is too short. Also, I would strongly disagree that this band is a ripoff of other Industrial acts like Nine Inch Nails just because of how different it sounds. The vocals make it unique and the fact that it never slows down and gives you a more sad side like with NIN's "Pretty Hate Machine". It's just much more angry unlike NIN which has a sad and angry side. Both are great though, and have plenty to offer. Anyone who enjoys acts like Filter, Nine Inch Nails, or even Ministry should check this out.