Slaves To Gravity - Doll Size [EP]
 

Brazenly taking the early 90s grunge formula and adding an abundantly transparent radio friendly sheen, 'Slaves To Gravity' have struck out with their EP release 'Doll Size'. There is nothing gravely wrong with either of the 3 tracks to be found here, the production is crisp and well balanced, the vocals and drums are strong and the guitars have some interesting hooks (especially in the title track) but it all feels so bloodless. It doesn't help matters that there is not one memorable chorus to be found here, the melodies seem like an afterthought and the lyrics recycle tired clichés that just don't ring true.

'Long Way Home' ramps up the tempo a little and as such is the most engaging song here. The group-chant vocals in the chorus and the lack-lustre chorus deride the song of all it's momentum though and by the time it reaches the obligatory guitar solo centric middle 8, it would take a man built of stronger stuff than me to remain interested.

Final track 'No Shame' is effectively Soundgarden's 'Blow Up The Outside World' with a much weaker melody. The chorus here might be the strongest of the trio but it's still not particularly memorable. There is at least some real bile behind the delivery this time but it never really sinks in.

So what do 'Slaves To Gravity' have to offer besides heavy-handed nostalgia and a few decent riffs? Not much really but you could do a lot worse.

Tracklisting:-

1. Doll Size
2. Long Way Home
3. No Shame

Re: Slaves To Gravity - Doll Size [EP]
 

We had these at Altsounds HQ last year some time for an acoustic session and I must say compared to some of the bands we have had in here I wasn't that impressed.

Re: Slaves To Gravity - Doll Size [EP]
 

The guy second from the right in the big picture looks like Jack's mum.

Is that this site's first ever 'mum' joke? I do hope so.

Re: Slaves To Gravity - Doll Size [EP]
 

I like this. It is strange when you look girlier than your mother i have to admit.

And yes i do own a pair of GHD's.

Re: Slaves To Gravity - Doll Size [EP]
 

My mate has a pair of them too - certainly no need for me.

Re: Slaves To Gravity - Doll Size [EP]
 

I'm seeing STG tonight live. Hoping for a great show.