AOV14 GRAVITY SLAVES « Come down » CD

	AOV rcds A&R recalls : " i still can’t figure out why such a band never gets a deal after so many years and great autoproduced demo/cds?" Just one step from the idea to the act… and we are now proud to have Gravity Slaves in our roster of bands. Presenting their second full length that could easily be compared and also compete with others internationals outfit. “Come down”, their more accomplished effort to date, is co-produced by Burning Heads singer and delivers a whole heap of energy and inlfuences. Bands like Fugazi, At The Drive In, Snapcase comes to mind, but their talent and own style deserve lotsa attention as well.Their sheer energy can be describe as a cross between emocore and punk-rock with a touch of good old powerfull rock’n’roll. That’s it for nowadays and history goes like this:

	95 saw  Gravity Slaves first jams, like just another band: 4 young college kids, guitars full of stickers, and a basement as a rehearsal room filled with punk vibes. But they did not stick to that image 'n attitude. GS boys busted their asses by putting out several demo's and mcd’s. They did write songs in that melodic style popular in those days but already putting out strong  live acts with huge motivitaion and infectious energy. Step by step those youngs guns sets got tighter and tighter. Wich lead them to open a few doors : songs on diverse comp., playing bigger venues, songs on main national press covermount cd’s and opening for leading french bands like Burning Heads, Seven Hate, Portobello Bones, Lofofora… and international bands such as Human alert, 59 Times The Pain, Curbside, Houston swing engine… For a total of over 150 gigs.

	Besides, the Gravity Slave being usually pretty sociable and open-minded, he doesn’t hesitate to participate in side projects. Nico tried his hand at noisy pop with the Bundies then played sax and didgeridoo on disc and on stage for the Burning Heads “ Opposite” album. As for Guillaume, He played interim bass for Keneda whereas Julien lent his voice to the Flying Donuts for their “Last Straight Line” album and for a few shows, among them the Eurockéennes 2002. Also the rumor is that during very “private” parties, Thibaut sometimes transforms himself into DJ Teebal, playing drum’n’bass and jungle.

	On the strength on those experiences, the “Gravity” sound has become more refined, more personal, intense and mature; at the same time it is less fast and less typical. The addition of a second guitarist- Ben (ex Bundies) has brought more substance, power but also nuance to their songs. For the Happy-beginning of that release and the Happy-end of this bio get back to line #1 !