Track Listing

1. All For You
2. Do You Like It
3. Somewhere Out There
4. Innocent
5. Made Of Steel
6. Not Enough
7. Sell My Soul
8. Sorry
9. Bring Back The Sun
10. Story About A Girl

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34718 in Music
• Released on: 2002-09-30
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
One of the most prominent mainstream rock bands in Canada, Our Lady Peace can't seem to get a break elsewhere. Gravity, like most of their consistently engaging (if not always inventive) music, deserves better. While slick, self-important songs like "Do You Like It" and "Made of Steel" may not help the group's case, they are more than compensated for by the expert playing and towering choruses of slow-burners like "Somewhere out There" and "Sell My Soul". Singer Raine Maida definitely has one of the more distinctive voices in rock & roll--part Scott Weiland, part Michael Stipe--and when it takes flight on the former track, Our Lady Peace sound like a force to be reckoned with. Here's hoping people are listening. --Aidin Vaziri

CD Description
While Canadian rock heroes Our Lady Peace have made a name for themselves as post-grunge hard rockers (albeit with a penchant for infectious songcraft), rarely straying from theirhard-hitting strengths, GRAVITY is an impressively varied effort. The undeniable pop-hook choruses of "Do You Like It" and "Innocent" are perhaps even more unabashedly catchy thanthe band's previous radio successes. The acoustic-guitar-driven balladry of "Somewhere Out There" intersperses contemplative folk-rock verses with a grand, Creed-like chorus ("NotEnough" bears similar dynamics). The aforementioned "Innocent" starts out with syncopated, programmed beats before giving way to full-fledged human drumming. Amidst all this relative eclecticism, the band still manages to stick in plenty of blazing guitars, cannon-like drums, and angst-ridden vocals for their faithful fans.

Customer Reviews

Somewhere out there in outer space
First song I heard and I was hooked. The discord of the intro, supported by the explosion of the band into a very powerful song. Throughout the album Our Lady Peace show that rock doesn't necessarly have to be loud and ear bursting. Somewhere Out There is a masterpiece of melodic guitar riffs and toneful lyrics. As a fan off all styles of rock this album has a selection of everything from the explosive All For You to the catchy Do You Like It to the sweet, rythmic Somewhere Out There. A cross between Creed and Jimmy Eat World this band should finally hit the big time and appeal to everyone.

The Best Band You've Never Heard?
I am fortunate in that I lived in Canada when OLP first came to the nation's attention. Their sound is like nothing else on the scene and it is criminal that they have not been marketed properly by UK record companies. Having seen them 3 times (once at a Birmingham gig with only 250 other people!) I can vouch that their sound has got richer and songwriting better. There are some real standout tracks on this album, particularly 'Somewhere Out There' and 'Sorry'. The only reason that I didn't give this a 5/5 is because I still rate 'Clumsy' as their seminal work, and it doesn't quite get there - but it tries!! If you have this already but don't own 'Clumsy' or their first album, 'Starseed'...check them out - they're awesome. For anyone else who loves OLP and has all of their stuff, try out '54-40' (I recommed 'Trusted By Millions')...another Canadian band who should be given a break in the UK.

Unbeatable
Our Lady Peace were said to be the 'most under-rated rock bands of our time.' And who would dare to disagree. A brilliant band with not as much recognition as they truly deserve. Gravity is the proof of this. A ten track masterpiece. Here's the breakdown.

1) All For You - The first track and a blinding opener. Introduces the whole album in true OLP style. 9/10.
2) Do You Like It - A good song which has the typical melodic verse and rocking chorus that is so common throughout the whole OLP back catalogue. 8/10.
3) Somewhere Out There - The 'single' of the whole album, and sure enough, was the first release. One of the best on the album which showcases Raine's writing and singing ability. 9/10.
4) Innocent - An anthemic song which was also released. The type of song that could get a whole arena singing along in awe. 9/10.
5) Made Of Steel - Another song which fits the OLP 'mould'. Good song which is wicked as soon as the guitar kicks in at the end of the chorus. 8/10.
6) Not Enough - A brilliant song which begins quite calmly but leads into a loud brash chorus. OLP at their best. Think In repair but more mature. 10/10.
7) Sell My Soul- Song full of angst which wouldn't look out of place on a Nirvana album. Loud, hard chorus which gets you singing along. 8/10.
8) Sorry - Another classic. A song you will never forget after the first time you hear it. 10/10.
9) Bring Back The Sun - The calmest song on the album but a good one nevertheless. Raine in a very reflective mood. Good if you like Rock ballads. 7/10.
10) Story About A Girl - Good end to the album. A song which goes through many transitions but remains fluid. Anthemic chorus. 8/10.

So there it is. My breakdown of Gravity. Make of it what you will, the only advice I would give is, if you like your rock 'soft' (i.e. no screaming) and your choruses anthemic, buy it. People have said it is too short but in my opinion, 10 tracks of quality is better than 20 tracks of quantity. 'Nuff said.