Mary Fahl - Love and Gravity (2014)

Album releases from Mary Fahl are not predicated on a yearly basis. Nor are they expected every other year. If you re a Mary Fahl fan, then you wait until she has a collection of quality efforts to provide. This year rings true with the release of the artist s latest album, Love And Gravity. Love And Gravity does not disappoint. Whether you came in with her affiliation with October Project, or having heard her Going Home from the film, Gods And Generals, or even acquiring The Other Side Of Time as a combination of the two entry points, you already know the beauty and uniqueness of a Mary Fahl composition. With her unmatched contralto voice, a heartfelt piece of herself firmly attached to every song, and her bravery in tackling revered favorites (The Dark Side Of The Moon, where she brilliantly re-imagined the entirety of the 1973 holy classic in a long to market release named From The Dark Side Of The Moon), Mary Fahl gives everything to fans. With Love And Gravity, not only does Fahl begin the new album with Exiles (The Wolves Of Midwinter), which is a commissioned track for the audio book version of Anne Rice s latest novel, The Wolves Of Midwinter, she goes on to provide a stunning cover of the Joni Mitchell essential, Both Sides Now. Now, not many can do Both Sides Now and get it completely right (music is a roller coaster ride into the heart of a song), but Mary Fahl appends her soul to the classic. (Yes, you do need to hear it!) The rest of Love And Gravity is a collection of songs that are guaranteed to find their place somewhere in your life. Gravity (Move Mountains, Turn Rivers Around) is a beautiful enchantment that centers on love. Siren is a ballad that warmly recalls the beauty of her 2003 gem, The Other Side Of Time. With her replication of what a siren might sound like in the dark nights of the ocean drift, the song ably haunts, and may actually be the best tune on the album. The album contains ten tracks altogether. None of them are filler; none waste tracks. There is a song, and likely more than one (or two), that will take up residence within you forever. For me, she s hitting all the right notes. She has for quite some time now. Love and Gravity is a winner. –MusicTAP.com

Mary Fahl releases 'Love and Gravity' By Chelsea Lewis, 12/10/2013 Author Rating: 4.5 Stars
Singer-songwriter Mary Fahl's latest album Love and Gravity features a very full and unique sound that showcases Fahl, who first rose to fame as the lead singer and co-founder of the mid-1990s folk based adult alternative group, October Project. She expanded beyond the band and started to work on her solo career back in 2001. On her solo projects, Fahl has a few clear musical influences that surround her sound including classical, medieval and pop. She has released many albums as a solo artist but this one feels different. The album has a very strongly produced sound and highlights Fahl's voice which has a transcendent and beautiful tone. The instrumentals have a strong folk influence and a hint of pop music. The sound might be too different for fans of most pop music that is heard on the radio today, but this album does have musicianship and a true voice and direction. It is refreshing to change up musical listening every so often. Stand out tracks on the album include, How Much Love, Both Sides Now and Meant To Be. –TheCelebrityCafe.com

Mary Fahl was the lead singer of the band October Project. The band sadly disbanded in the late 1990's after releasing 2 terrific albums. The band had a sound that was a perfect mixture of Fleetwood Mac, Jefferson Airplane and Adele. The hallmark of the band was Mary Fahl's awe-inspiring power vocals over gorgeous melodies played with passion and sophistication. Since the band disbanded, Mary has released several very strong albums, included the fantastic re-working of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon and her wonderful, original studio album called The Other Side of Time. Now, Mary returns with her album Love & Gravity which is her best studio album to date. On this album she reaches October Project heights with her soaring vocals and great songwriting to match. Highlights are the previously mentioned Exiles which was written for the new Anne Rice book, the song Siren, and her ode to those who died on 9/11 The Dawning of the Day. One of the other highlights is the simply stunning cover of the Joni Mitchell classic Both Sides Now. In that song Mary infuses a staggering level of emotion and truly owns the song making us forget that this is actually a cover. Mary Fahl's solo career is going very well and I hope she continues to release material as powerful as the brand new album Love & Gravity. Overall: A –FiveMinuteMusicReviews.com

Her womanly voice was an unbeatable asset in the waifish field of adult-alternative singers during the '90s, when she led the October Project. On her latest solo album, it remains a powerful thing for compelling originals and a remake of Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now. –Milwaukee Journal Sentinal

TRACKLIST
1. Exiles (The Wolves of Midwinter)
2. How Much Love
3. Gravity (Move Mountains, Turn Rivers Around)
4. Everything's Gonna Be Alright
5. Both Sides Now
6. Siren
7. Like Johnny Loved June
8. Cottonwood
9. Dawning of the Day
10. Meant To Be