When writing reviews, you are always tempted to analyze the music, and find a drawer that fits. So could we nail The Gravel Pit into the grunge corner? Lump them into the ongoing punk craze? Not really, unless you realize that both of these are just variations of something much more universal that we often tend to forget about while watching all these trends. The thing is called rock music, and that's the only fair description of what The Gravel Pit perform.
Despite the common theme, the tracks on The Gravel Pit Manifesto come in different flavors. There are rough songs in the good old garage rock tradition, interspersed with slower, balladesque pieces. The music is quite simple and comes along completely naturally, and yet there is enough substance to capture your attention and leave a lasting impression.
If you only are after original and innovative music, this is not for you. But for everybody who likes some good, timeless rock music now and then, The Gravel Pit Manifesto is heartily recommended. Chances are that you will still listen to it after most of today's hypes are long forgotten.
