Super Gravity
We were recently contacted by Adam from Super Gravity about the bands EP Symmetry, to see what we thought of things. Describing themselves as Jane’s Addiction crossed with The Who, and having already gained notoriety for their live show, this is a band who I was quite excited to check out, there’s just something suggested in their write up which suggests good things!
Opening with Stalemate I wasn’t disappointed, the sound opening sludgy and powerful at first but transcending into a combination of older style stuff and new fresh sounds. The sound isn’t heavy, yet there’s a sense of power running through the music, the band managing to use the different elements to create a sound which is intriguing and interesting without becoming overly complex or self-absorbed, it’s a great mix. Catchy throughout, this is the sort of track you want to see on the live scene as you can guarantee that it’s going to get crowds moving, people involved and everyone wanting more.
See Through seems to continue this theme, opening a bit more offbeat at first but soon assuming the sound of an accomplished rock band doing rock music justice. Catchy once again, the bass line here is enough to get everyone moving, the vocals almost being spat out over the backing music to allow everything to feel like it’s growing around you, keeping you involved from the offset and allowing you to feel the music instead of just hear it. Throwing in a guitar solo of epic proportions and what you’ve got here is a damned fine track, and a moment which will stand out to anyone who listens to this EP! Fleeting seems almost a shock then as it fades into being, initially sounding quieter than the previous track but soon resuming the restrained power approach to things – somehow taking a sound which should be relatively simple yet making it their own and more complex. This is another catchy track, and one which will really make people listen harder, make them take note and make them become more involved with the band. Personally, this is one of my favourites from the album, there’s a sense of the UK Brit-Rock sound going on, and it works damned well!
Bail seems to mark a more energetic moment on the EP, this time opening more raucous than before yet still managing to contain the power, not allowing the track to be absorbed into the distortion. The influences from the likes of Jane’s Addiction are also clear on this track, the sound harking back to rock of a different time, but now is the time for it to come back. Once again marking another high point on the EP, this is another track which seems to be a mixture of Jane’s Addiction, The Who and Ocean Colour Scene (their more energetic stuff!), somehow creating a sound which is simple yet complex once again and quite frankly, leaving me dumbfounded! Closing with Recluse you’d be forgiven if you thought you’d switched to a Primus track at first, the sludgy bass line opening things and leading into an intricate track full to the brim with hooks which will get you involved. Slightly more raw than before, this final track on the EP secures these guys as one which you’ll need to keep an eye on, they’ve got enough sense to produce something awesome yet enough originality to make it firmly their own!
Super Gravity are one of those awesome bands which you want to see on a sunny day when you’re sat outside, they’ve got that summer beat running through their music which keeps it light and fun, whilst at the same time incorporating enough musical genius to make you take it seriously. Personally, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this EP and can’t wait to hear more from these guys, I just hope they stick to their style!
To find out more about Super Gravity, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave NIcholls
Opening with Stalemate I wasn’t disappointed, the sound opening sludgy and powerful at first but transcending into a combination of older style stuff and new fresh sounds. The sound isn’t heavy, yet there’s a sense of power running through the music, the band managing to use the different elements to create a sound which is intriguing and interesting without becoming overly complex or self-absorbed, it’s a great mix. Catchy throughout, this is the sort of track you want to see on the live scene as you can guarantee that it’s going to get crowds moving, people involved and everyone wanting more.
See Through seems to continue this theme, opening a bit more offbeat at first but soon assuming the sound of an accomplished rock band doing rock music justice. Catchy once again, the bass line here is enough to get everyone moving, the vocals almost being spat out over the backing music to allow everything to feel like it’s growing around you, keeping you involved from the offset and allowing you to feel the music instead of just hear it. Throwing in a guitar solo of epic proportions and what you’ve got here is a damned fine track, and a moment which will stand out to anyone who listens to this EP! Fleeting seems almost a shock then as it fades into being, initially sounding quieter than the previous track but soon resuming the restrained power approach to things – somehow taking a sound which should be relatively simple yet making it their own and more complex. This is another catchy track, and one which will really make people listen harder, make them take note and make them become more involved with the band. Personally, this is one of my favourites from the album, there’s a sense of the UK Brit-Rock sound going on, and it works damned well!
Bail seems to mark a more energetic moment on the EP, this time opening more raucous than before yet still managing to contain the power, not allowing the track to be absorbed into the distortion. The influences from the likes of Jane’s Addiction are also clear on this track, the sound harking back to rock of a different time, but now is the time for it to come back. Once again marking another high point on the EP, this is another track which seems to be a mixture of Jane’s Addiction, The Who and Ocean Colour Scene (their more energetic stuff!), somehow creating a sound which is simple yet complex once again and quite frankly, leaving me dumbfounded! Closing with Recluse you’d be forgiven if you thought you’d switched to a Primus track at first, the sludgy bass line opening things and leading into an intricate track full to the brim with hooks which will get you involved. Slightly more raw than before, this final track on the EP secures these guys as one which you’ll need to keep an eye on, they’ve got enough sense to produce something awesome yet enough originality to make it firmly their own!
Super Gravity are one of those awesome bands which you want to see on a sunny day when you’re sat outside, they’ve got that summer beat running through their music which keeps it light and fun, whilst at the same time incorporating enough musical genius to make you take it seriously. Personally, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this EP and can’t wait to hear more from these guys, I just hope they stick to their style!
To find out more about Super Gravity, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave NIcholls
