GRETA VAN FLEET

With my third album review, I wanted to keep choosing new genres. This one will be a rock album by Greta Van Fleet. I first heard about this band last year from a friend. Once I heard a couple songs, I began to love them. They have an incredibly unique style, a lot like Mt. Joy. 

Their sophomore album, "Battle at the Garden's Gate," is a bold and ambitious release that is said to showcase the band's growth as musicians. The album features a wide range of musical styles and themes, from haunting anthems to rock anthems. Some key aspects musically of this album include: soaring vocals, impressive guitar solos, sweeping orchestral arrangements. This album really demonstrates their willingness to push boundaries in music.

I will go through and listen to each song, giving them shorts descriptions and a rating out of ten.

1: "Heat Above"

A spooky, atmospheric opener with sweeping orchestra arrangements. Rating: 9/10

2: "My Way, Soon"

A psychedelic rock song with a catchy chorus. Rating: 6/10

3: "Broken Bells"

A folk-inspired ballad with introspective lyrics about love and heartbreak. Rating: 8/10

4: "Built by Nations"

A driving rock anthem that showcases the band's impressive musicianship and a great guitar solo. Rating: 7/10

5: "Age of Machine"

A thought-provoking track about dangers of technology and importance of preserving the world. Rating: 7/10

6: "Tears of Rain"

An epic ballad about the fleeting nature of time.

7: "Stardust Chords"

A track with intricate guitar work and lyrics about life and the universe.

8: "Light My Love"

A groovy rock track with a soulful and souring chorus. Rating: 9/10

9: "Caravel"

Another ballad with pretty harmonies and lyrics. Rating: 6/10

10: "The Barbarians"

A hard-hitting rock track with powerful vocals. Rating: 6/10

11: "Trip the Light Fantastic"

Another track that leans toward psychedelic rock. Rating: 7/10

12: "The Weight of Dreams"

A closing track with a message about the power of dreams. Rating: 7/10

Overall Rating: 8/10