Gravity Kills (album)

Gravity Kills is the self-titled debut studio album by the American industrial rock band Gravity Kills, released in 1996. The album features a blend of heavy guitar riffs, electronic samples, and dark, often brooding, lyrical themes. It is considered the band's most commercially successful work, largely due to the singles "Guilty" and "Down," which gained significant airplay on rock radio and MTV.

The album was produced by John Fryer, known for his work with bands such as Nine Inch Nails and Cocteau Twins, contributing to its polished and atmospheric sound. Lyrically, the album explores themes of societal decay, personal struggle, and the complexities of human relationships. While the sound is rooted in industrial rock, elements of alternative metal and electronica are also present.

Gravity Kills received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with critics praising its strong production and catchy hooks but occasionally noting its reliance on genre conventions. Despite this, the album helped establish Gravity Kills as a prominent act within the mid-1990s industrial rock scene. The album's success led to appearances on major tours and further cemented the band's fanbase.