Gravity
Alejandro Escovedo · 1992
50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · country
A fusion of alternative rock and country that captures raw emotion with lyrical depth and vivid storytelling.
Why this album works
'Gravity' received critical acclaim for its poetic lyrics and genre-blending sound, influencing a wave of alternative country musicians. The album's introspective themes resonated with both critics and listeners, solidifying Escovedo's reputation as a significant figure in the alt-country scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibe narrative-driven emotional storytelling thoughtful moments of introspection
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'Gravity' was Alejandro Escovedo's debut solo album following his tenure with the punk band The Nuns and the roots-rock group Rank and File. At this point, he was transitioning from a collaborative musician to a solo artist, establishing his own voice within the burgeoning Americana movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lee Ann Womack· Billy Dean· Alan Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Paradise Standout 4:16
- 2 Broken Bottle Standout 3:54
- 3 One More Time 3:50
- 4 By Eleven 4:04
- 5 Bury Me Standout 5:26
- 6 Five Hearts Breaking 4:11
- 7 Oxford 4:27
- 8 Last to Know 5:02
- 9 She Doesn't Live Here Anymore 4:27
- 10 Pyramid of Tears 4:01
- 11 Gravity / Falling Down Again 7:18
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