Me vs. Gravity - Begin EP

Boston, MA's own Me vs. Gravity are back with their second EP titled Begin. The disc is a clever mix of rock and electronic beats superimposed with a strong lyrical mindset that makes the band a big hit with the teenage crowd, and this EP reinforces the notion that their best is yet to come.

The disc starts out with the EP's title track, "Begin" a downtempo, slightly electronic infused delight with the strong lead vocals of Zach Nelson guiding you through the song at ease, and gives you a preview of the type of songs we can expect to hear moving forward. "What Went Wrong" picks up the melodic intensity quite a bit with a stronger emphasis put on the drums, brought yo you courtesy of Benjamin Meyers who contributes a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to each track that the band produces, and assumes a bit of a leadership role from a listener standpoint. My favorite track off the disc is "Alone", a downtempo ballad that is able to strike a balance between the rock and electronic influences, and is able to integrate those components into the song without making it sound drowned out and convoluted, plus the lyrics definitely strike a chord with the devoted members of their fanbase who will grow to appreciate this song almost immediately after first listen. "Killing Me" closes out the EP with an intense, consistent tune with more prominent guitar riffs delivering the finishing touch that closes out the disc on an uptempo scale, the total opposite of the sound when the disc first started, but provides for an assorted variety to give a little something to everyone, not just the casual music listener. I've seen these guys in concert twice before, most recently back in October at Cafe 939 and I was impressed with the band's popularity with their mostly female fanbase, and how devoted they are to their fans where they spent almost an hour talking with fans after the show where they signed autographs and took pictures and it really speaks to mind about how hard working and genuine these guys are and how much they appreciate their fans for coming out to see the band perform the songs that they themselves have worked so hard to write and record.

To sum it all up, a well rehearsed and executed effort from Me vs. Gravity, who are beginning to move on up the pedestal of Boston area bands who are making their presence known to some of the most passionate music fans in the entire country, and have the "it" factor that so many other bands strive to achieve stylistically.

                                                                                                                              EP Score: 3.5/5

Track Listing:

1. Begin
2. What Went Wrong
3. Alone
4. Killing Me