Blind Man Walking introduced Cadillac Sky as one of bluegrass music's "bands to watch". Back with their stellar sophomore release on Skaggs Family Records, Gravity's Our Enemy, Cadillac Sky takes one creative leap after another, proving that they are not only an impressive bluegrass band, but true innovators of the genre, carving their own legacy among their contemporaries. This 14-song disc takes the listener on an emotional roller coaster ride of laughter, tears, and reflection.

"U Stay Gone," the album's energetic kick-off, has a soulful mountain sound (complete with organ) fans have come to expect from Cadillac Sky, with a haunting "call and answer" chorus featuring expert harmony vocals that remain a staple throughout the project. Their definitive bluegrass sound is echoed in songs like "Wouldn't Put It Past Love" (a song about what love will make one do) and "It Won't Be Over You" (which the band calls "the ultimate denial song"), each one demonstrating Cadillac Sky's unique ability to bridge the gap between traditional and progressive bluegrass musical styles. Songs like "Goodbye Story", "My Precious Waltz/I Hate How Happy She Is" and "Inside Joke" showcase the band's witty approach to songwriting as well as its versatility, infused with hints of ska and Texas swing. Humorous, yet not afraid to tackle deeper issues, Cadillac Sky delves into the topic of domestic abuse with "Bible By The Bed", their instruments signifying the subject's intense emotion with a lyrical twist at the end. "The Wreck", "Carousel", and "2 Good 2 Last" are somewhat pensive tunes with similar themes about humanity's short journey through life. "Baby Don't Cry" (a husband's apology to his wife after a moment of insensitivity) and "Everybody's Favorite" (about a girl destined for stardom with dreams of anonymity) further prove Cadillac Sky's dynamic storytelling strength, while instrumentals "Thank You Esteban" and "The Majestic Swan" exhibit their virtuosic musicianship. Gravity's Our Enemy validates Cadillac Sky's position in modern bluegrass. Their perpetual evolution attests that Cadillac Sky will continue to be a band to watch for years to come.

By T Johnson