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Gravitas
Rock · 2014 · 17 tracks · 1h 28m

Gravitas

Asia

Asia's fourteenth studio album delivers polished progressive rock with symphonic grandeur. Expect intricate melodies, John Wetton's reflective vocals, and a mature, expansive sound

March 19, 2014 · Icarus Music

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Gravitas is an album that demands your attention, a meticulously crafted journey through the landscape of progressive rock. It’s an experience steeped in a majestic, symphonic sound, where every instrument is given space to breathe and contribute to a larger, cohesive vision. The production is pristine, allowing the intricate layers of keyboards, soaring guitars, and powerful rhythm section to coalesce into a rich, immersive tapestry. This isn't background music; it's an invitation to lean in and appreciate the thoughtful arrangements and the emotional depth woven into each track.

Tracklist · 17 Tracks · 1h 28m
01
Valkyrie
5:25
01
Valkyrie (music video)
4:38
02
The Making of Gravitas (featurette)
4:37
02
Gravitas: (i). Lento / (ii). Gravitas
7:59
03
An Extraordinary Life (live in Plovdiv)
4:36
03
The Closer I Get to You
6:38
04
Nyctophobia
5:11
04
Only Time Will Tell (live in Plovdiv)
5:04
05
Heat of the Moment (live in Plovdiv)
6:01
05
Russian Dolls
5:05
06
Heaven Help Me Now: (i). Wings of Angels / (ii). Prelude / (iii). Heaven Help Me Now
5:38
07
I Would Die for You
3:11
08
Joe DiMaggio’s Glove
4:30
09
Till We Meet Again
4:03
10
The Closer I Get to You (acoustic)
6:40
11
Joe DiMaggio’s Glove (acoustic)
4:34
12
Russian Dolls (acoustic)
4:47
Moments Worth Listening For
The soaring, multi-layered vocal harmonies on the chorus of 'Heaven Help Me Now,' creating a wall of sound.
The intricate keyboard and guitar interplay during the instrumental break of 'The Burial of the Sun,' showcasing classic prog virtuosity.
The unexpected shift to a more delicate, piano-driven passage in 'Till We Meet Again' before building back to an anthemic climax.
The powerful, driving bassline and dramatic drum fills that anchor the opening track, establishing the album's serious tone.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Gravitas sound next to the rest of Asia's catalogue?

Late Night+2.7σ

Late Night saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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