{"id":65068,"date":"2018-06-29T12:47:14","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T11:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/?p=65068"},"modified":"2018-06-29T12:47:14","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T11:47:14","slug":"review-bullet-for-my-valentine-gravity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-bullet-for-my-valentine-gravity\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Bullet For My Valentine – Gravity"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Those expecting a straightforward follow up to Bullet For My Valentine<\/strong>\u2019s last studio album \u2018Venom\u2019<\/em> might be in for a bit of a surprise with latest release \u2018Gravity\u2019.<\/em> The Welsh rockers sixth full-length is a departure from their usual on-the-nose heavy rock sound; showcasing a modern, melodic metalcore vibe utilizing samples, synths and keyboards.<\/p>\n

Heard throughout, but most noticeably on the likes of \u2018Letting You Go\u2019<\/em> and \u2018Under Again\u2019,<\/em> this eerie and atmospheric electronica fills the space where guitars may once have been. Although it might not sit well with purist fans of the band, for those with an open mind, these are eleven awesome tracks to get your teeth stuck into.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s still noisy, heavy and exciting, with plenty of swirling solos and chunky guitars. Tracks like \u2018Don\u2019t Need You\u2019<\/em> and \u2018Piece Of Me\u2019<\/em> are slightly more reminiscent of the Bullet of old. \u2018Leap Of Faith\u2019<\/em> is perhaps a fitting title and opener for the album, as the band taking their fans on a new journey, inviting them to take that leap of faith with them. The song starts with a tense dramatic build up, thundering drums breaking out into a dramatic, emotive chorus. In fact, most of the choruses on this album are massive and melodic. Such as the Linkin Park-esque \u2018Under Again\u2019<\/em> or the soaring singalong of \u2018Not Dead Yet\u2019<\/em> with its echo drenched backing vocals and uplifting hook line.<\/p>\n