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- Summary: The second full-length release for the Michigan rock band was recorded with producer Greg Kurstin.
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- Record Label: EMI
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 16
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Mixed: 8 out of 16
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Negative: 1 out of 16
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Apr 16, 2021“The Battle at Garden’s Gate” achieves the rare feat of being absolutely hilarious and also one of the best straight-up rock albums to come down the pike in many moons — and anyone who thinks it can’t be both just isn’t in on the joke.
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Apr 14, 2021Showcases an undeniably more varied sonic palette, even if that just means there are more classic bands that its 12 songs remind you of. [May 2021, p.84]
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Apr 19, 2021Greta Van Fleet has taken full advantage of their moment. They've cleaned up the mistakes of their first album, fleshed out their atmospheres into some truly lush and breathtaking territories, doubled down on their heavy rock edge, and crafted something that is far better than it has any right to be. Bask in it without feeling any shame.
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Apr 14, 2021While Greta Van Fleet excel at erecting houses of the retro-rock holy, they struggle a bit at the basics - like memorable songwriting, and especially lyrics. [Apr 2021, p.72]
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Apr 15, 2021More Geddy Lee than Robert Plant, Josh Kiszka commands attention then alienates; his wail is the weak link in a group who is getting better at their period-accurate cosplay.
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Apr 15, 2021Hemmed in by their own ambitions, ‘The Battle At Heaven’s Gate’ is an oddly contradictory experience, one that finds Greta Van Fleet truckin’ on up a one way street.
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Apr 14, 2021Most artists, though, recognize the necessity to steal creatively, combining unlikely influences to make something close to novel. Greta Van Fleet, though, seem to lack even a passing familiarity with the last four decades of recorded music. Despite all the talk of artistic growth, the band have really only moved on from I to IV.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 26 out of 31
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Mixed: 2 out of 31
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Negative: 3 out of 31
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Apr 16, 2021Taking it up a notch and kicking ass. Technical excellence, brilliance and keeping me coming back for more
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Jun 2, 2021
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Apr 16, 2021Album of the year? I say YES, and best Greta Van Fleet album so far. I enjoyed it so much!
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Apr 29, 2021
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Apr 23, 2021
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Oct 11, 2021Its a masterpiece. Cant wait to see these guys live. My prediction is there gonna be BIG!!
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May 16, 2021unbearable pastiche of far greater bands which should really sue them for copyright infringement - and for assaulting their ear drums...
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