Gravity
Anekdoten · 2003
46 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock
Dense instrumentation and melancholic melodies intertwine, creating a haunting landscape of progressive rock that resonates with emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Monolith — The opening track sets a brooding tone with its heavy riffs and dynamic shifts, establishing the album's thematic exploration of existentialism.
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Gravity — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its expansive soundscapes and emotional vocal delivery, creating a profound sense of weight and contemplation.
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What Should But Did Not Die — This track features complex time signatures and haunting melodies that highlight Anekdoten's unique blend of melancholy and intensity, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Gravity showcases intricate arrangements and emotional depth, solidifying Anekdoten's place in progressive rock.
What we noticed
- The last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the intensity of earlier pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with resolution
- somber melodies for introspection
- wave-like pacing and flow
- atmospheric soundscapes for immersion
Maybe skip if you
- instant gratification seekers
- fans of upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Gravity marked Anekdoten's fourth studio album, emerging after their previous record, From Within (2002). By this time, the band had solidified their distinctive sound within the progressive rock scene, showcasing an evolution in both musical complexity and lyrical introspection.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Crimson· Porcupine Tree· Opeth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Monolith 6:07
- 2 Ricochet 5:44
- 3 The War Is Over 4:42
- 4 What Should But Did Not Die 6:43
- 5 SW4 6:04
- 6 Gravity 8:19
- 7 The Games We Play 3:24
- 8 Seljak 5:16
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