The Battle at Garden's Gate
by Greta Van Fleet
  • Record Label: EMI
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 2021
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. Variety
    Apr 16, 2021
    85
    “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.
  2. Kerrang!
    Apr 19, 2021
    80
    Greta Van Fleet aren’t offering anything innovative or original, and much of their appeal surely comes from listeners’ appetite for simpler times of players plugging in and rocking out which will never truly be rekindled. Hand yourself over to a psychedelic song of praise like Trip The Light Fantastic, though, or fall into The Weight Of Dreams’ fathomless nine minutes, and this legitimately might be the next best thing.
  3. Sputnikmusic
    Apr 19, 2021
    80
    Greta 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.
  5. Uncut
    Apr 14, 2021
    80
    GVF strut and swagger through a sweeping hard-rock extravaganza that propels them from emulators to inheritors of a rich legacy. [May 2021, p.27]
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  6. Classic Rock Magazine
    Apr 14, 2021
    80
    Showcases 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]
  7. Consequence
    Apr 16, 2021
    75
    On their second studio effort, they step out of the shadow of their influences, carving a sound of their own. Where they go from here is anyone’s guess.
  8. Exclaim
    Apr 14, 2021
    70
    Fortunately, with The Battle at Garden's Gate, they've earned more ground by delivering an album that's far more confident, earning the rock schlock with larger compositions that feel more grandiose.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 89
  3. Negative: 11 out of 89
  1. Kydos93
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Taking it up a notch and kicking ass. Technical excellence, brilliance and keeping me coming back for more
  2. RockLover777
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    If you love real Rock and Roll, produced by musicians who can actually play their instruments, then Greta van Fleet will leave you breathlessIf you love real Rock and Roll, produced by musicians who can actually play their instruments, then Greta van Fleet will leave you breathless and satisfied with this new album. Don't pay attention to those hipster idiot journalists who knock any band that doesn't sound like their heroine Cardi B. Listen for yourself and you will be a fan in no time!… Full Review »
  3. StuHowell7
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Brilliant album that doesn't fail to deliver what's expected. Wonderfully atmospheric and technically sound.
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