Perversion
Gravity Kills · 1998
40 min · 10 tracks · industrial rock
Industrial rock pulsates with dark, throbbing rhythms and haunting vocals that explore themes of despair and alienation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Drown — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound with its driving rhythm and catchy chorus, making it a defining moment on the album.
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Falling — Opening with a hypnotic beat and layered vocals, this track sets the tone for the entire album while showcasing lyrical depth.
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Always — With its emotional weight and haunting melodies, Always balances aggression with vulnerability, highlighting the band's range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines aggressive rhythms with melodic elements, showcasing the band's industrial rock style but lacks standout depth.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo with driving beats, while the second half introduces more varied dynamics and slower tracks.
- Vocals often alternate between melodic singing and aggressive shouting, creating a stark contrast that emphasizes the lyrical themes.
- Several tracks feature layered synths and samples that build tension before dropping into heavy guitar riffs, enhancing the industrial sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady emotional immersion
- dark pulsating rhythms
- haunting melodies for introspection
- consistent mid-tempo flow
- angst-driven late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1998, Perversion was Gravity Kills' second album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves in the industrial rock scene, aiming to build on the success of their first release and further define their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marilyn Manson· Blue Stahli· Nine Inch Nails
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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If
A pivotal moment occurs when the song shifts from questioning to asserting personal conviction through a strong declaration of identity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Falling 4:02
- 2 If 4:05
- 3 Crashing 3:39
- 4 Drown 3:39
- 5 Alive 3:52
- 6 Wanted 4:03
- 7 Always 4:44
- 8 One 3:46
- 9 Disintegrate 4:40
- 10 Belief (To Rust) 4:15
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