Greta Van Fleet Album Finally Released!

[bathory]

Cover is really cool, listening to it right now.

 

So far the first song is pretty good.

 

This is crazy timing.

 

I bought the new album today and put it on 20 minutes ago.

 

I couldn't even get through the first song.

 

So boring and the production sounds like shit.

 

I put on the first Rush album instead.

 

A real Led Zeppelin rip off album. LOL!!

 

Kidding......

 

 

Or am I?

 

 

Van Halen Fleet sucks.

 

powerful post

[Entre_Perpetuo]

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

[Segue Myles]

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Depends on whether or not you want to sermonise of discuss.

[Fridge]

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Yes there is. I have a huge vocabulary but it's a pretty rare occasion it needs to be used.

[Entre_Perpetuo]

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Depends on whether or not you want to sermonise of discuss.

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Yes there is. I have a huge vocabulary but it's a pretty rare occasion it needs to be used.

 

My writing style has worked fine for me since the day I joined years ago. Unlikely I'd change it now.

[bathory]

it's only rock n roll... and I don't like it

[treeduck]

They're not heavy metal enough for me...more like rubbery plastic...

[PermanentMovingSignals]

Wow, they sound a lot like early Zep! The singer sounds exactly like Robert Plant.

[goose]

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Depends on whether or not you want to sermonise of discuss.

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Yes there is. I have a huge vocabulary but it's a pretty rare occasion it needs to be used.

 

My writing style has worked fine for me since the day I joined years ago. Unlikely I'd change it now.

Regardless of feedback?

[Entre_Perpetuo]

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Depends on whether or not you want to sermonise of discuss.

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Yes there is. I have a huge vocabulary but it's a pretty rare occasion it needs to be used.

 

My writing style has worked fine for me since the day I joined years ago. Unlikely I'd change it now.

Regardless of feedback?

 

It’s how I write. Never been a problem before, don’t see this criticism of the way I wrote about GVF affecting that.

[ReRushed]

I think some people are really desperate for the next big rock band.

[goose]

I think some people are really desperate for the next big rock band.

$$$

 

But it is nice to think that the flame of guitar-based rock is still burning.

[Fridge]

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Depends on whether or not you want to sermonise of discuss.

I should put something like “Some posts not for the faint of heart” in my signature, lol. You never know when I’ll start writing in paragraphs! :P

 

Or maybe not for those allergic to pointless waffle lol....it's only rock n' roll, not a subject for a thesis lol.

 

There's nothing inherently wrong with long posts. I'm a wordy person.

 

Yes there is. I have a huge vocabulary but it's a pretty rare occasion it needs to be used.

 

My writing style has worked fine for me since the day I joined years ago. Unlikely I'd change it now.

 

You've only been writing for five minutes ffs ;-)

[Syrinx]

I always find these discussions strange. A little bit of musical snobbery. Like when people insist Neil Peart is the greatest drummer ever and Charlie Watts sucks - wrong on both counts. They sound like Zeppelin mostly because the singer was gifted with similar vocal chords to one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Not sure if he should be trying to change his voice because of that? They are a fun band. They play their instruments well - yes they actually play instruments! They are young and carrying the torch. I saw them live and they are like the future (and past) of rock and roll. Honestly it was one of the more exciting and fun concerts I have seen in years. They will probably never get to the level of Led Zeppelin but who cares? Rather than getting offended that they dare sound like one of our Classic Rock icons, just celebrate it and enjoy.

[bluefox4000]

I always find these discussions strange. A little bit of musical snobbery. Like when people insist Neil Peart is the greatest drummer ever and Charlie Watts sucks - wrong on both counts. They sound like Zeppelin mostly because the singer was gifted with similar vocal chords to one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Not sure if he should be trying to change his voice because of that? They are a fun band. They play their instruments well - yes they actually play instruments! They are young and carrying the torch. I saw them live and they are like the future (and past) of rock and roll. Honestly it was one of the more exciting and fun concerts I have seen in years. They will probably never get to the level of Led Zeppelin but who cares? Rather than getting offended that they dare sound like one of our Classic Rock icons, just celebrate it and enjoy.

 

basically this.

 

this thread shows it's so hard to please folks.

 

Mick

[Segue Myles]

Also I don't think he sounds exactly like Robert Plant. I think he sounds comparable, but not exactly the same.

 

I also think you can hear a wide range of influences on their debut.

 

I dunno...this kind of snobbery is so boring to read, especially when those complaining rate highly pop rock that pretty much defines modern rock banality or they listen to an album that sounds quite generic from 1972 and proclaim it yo be SUPER TRANSCENDENT AND INSPIRED.

 

Yawn.

[Fridge]

Also I don't think he sounds exactly like Robert Plant. I think he sounds comparable, but not exactly the same.

 

I also think you can hear a wide range of influences on their debut.

 

I agree....although the Zep influence is certainly there, I hear quite a few other bands in their music, and I think they blend them very well....props to them for at least trying to carry the torch of Rock n roll onwards.

[Entre_Perpetuo]

Also I don't think he sounds exactly like Robert Plant. I think he sounds comparable, but not exactly the same.

 

I also think you can hear a wide range of influences on their debut.

 

I dunno...this kind of snobbery is so boring to read, especially when those complaining rate highly pop rock that pretty much defines modern rock banality or they listen to an album that sounds quite generic from 1972 and proclaim it yo be SUPER TRANSCENDENT AND INSPIRED.

 

Yawn.

Also I don't think he sounds exactly like Robert Plant. I think he sounds comparable, but not exactly the same.

 

I also think you can hear a wide range of influences on their debut.

 

I dunno...this kind of snobbery is so boring to read, especially when those complaining rate highly pop rock that pretty much defines modern rock banality or they listen to an album that sounds quite generic from 1972 and proclaim it yo be SUPER TRANSCENDENT AND INSPIRED.

 

Yawn.

 

I know what I like and why I like it. I don’t mind if others have other opinions, but do mind when they criticize my own. If that’s snobbery, I think we’re all snobs.

 

I don’t care if it’s from 1975 or 2015. If it sounds generic it sounds generic. If the songs aren’t good they aren’t good. The opposite is also true. My opinion is this: GVF sound uncannily like LZ, to the point that it would turn me off if they didn’t have good songs. I didn’t think they had good songs till a few days ago, then I listened closer and my opinion changed. Also LZ may have started life as ripoffs and copycats, but they were not generic. If they sound generic in hindsight that speaks volumes about how quickly and effectively their influence spread.

[tangy]

Took a listen to a tune.

 

Great marketing idea but these fellows have more in common with hanson then led zep.

 

Mmmmbop bitches!

[goose]

Took a listen to a tune.

 

Great marketing idea but these fellows have more in common with hanson then led zep.

 

Mmmmbop bitches!

[Wil1972]

They should tour with Wolfmother. Edited October 24, 2018 by Wil1972

[goose]

They should tour with Wolfmother.

:haz:

[toymaker]

Can't warm up to the voice. Sort of relentlessly grating. Decent players, though.

 

I prefer the Magpie Salute sound at the moment.

Edited October 24, 2018 by toymaker

[invisible airwave]

Why am I not surprised Pitchfork hates this album? They consider boring indie folk and Radio Disney crap like Bon Iver And Drake edgy and innovative but can’t handle any radio friendly rock. Screw snobby hipsters.

[theredtamasrule]

I'll give this a listen for certain, because I did enjoy a few of the singles and thought they showed good improvement over their earlier material. That said, I'm not enthralled by the band in general. They always come off to me like they're trying to sound like LZ and more importantly not trying to sound like themselves. If they manage to write great songs and great albums I'm all ears, good songs and albums overrule everything (see LZ's own plagiarism), but their earlier stuff just wasn't great. Hopefully this is better.

 

Glad y'all enjoy it though. More rock to enjoy is never a bad thing.

 

Considering you listen to heavily watered down pop punk and very VERY commercialised "emo" that owes nothing to that genres roots, I find it surprising you sound so jaded against a back to the roots rock n roll album like this. It sounds fresh and vintage, and we are living in a day and age in urgent need for rock to have another gamechanging moment like Nirvana. This band is showing great promise of bringing crowds back. It shouldn't matter if they sound old, they have a sound that anyone who loves guitar music can be drawn too. No overdubs, Facebook meme-worthy lyrics, no cliche breakdowns or top 40-esque pop production. This is a great rock album. A PURE rock album. Like YYNot this year, they could be on the verge of true greatness.

 

I listen to many things. Production matters a lot to me. Guitars matter a lot to me. Proficiency matters a lot to me. Great songs and albums matter more. If you ain’t got the songs, I lose much of my interest, and prior to a few of the singles I’ve heard from this album, GVF had very little in their songs that interested me. As far as them sounding like zep, it isn’t that they sound like zep. It’s that they sound like they want to sound like zep, down to the last vocal warble. To me, that makes them sound robotic, calculated, but without good songs. If you tossed me a tape of randomly selected and jumbled together clips of actual LZ songs, it would have the same effect on me.

 

I understand who they’re emulating; I don’t understand what they bring to the table.

 

EDIT: also I’ve definitely heard some embarrassing lyrics from them.

 

To be fair, Zeppelin had some bad lyrics as well. The difference is Plant was cool enough to pull it off and not have anybody care.

 

sex and hobbits, what else is there to sing about?

 

Sex with hobbits.