By Baylee Avery
So far, it’s easy to say that every single that comes off of Greta Van Fleet’s upcoming album, Battle at Garden’s Gate gets better and better. Their newest single, Broken Bells is a perfect example of that. In fact, this may be their best single to date.
Josh’s falsetto in this song is almost very reminiscent of Barry Gibb’s (of The Bee Gees) falsetto, the lyrics just captivate you in one way or another and it all goes well with the music itself. Plus, Jake’s guitar solo in this song is absolutely fantastic. Is anyone else excited to hear that solo live? Because I am.
It is very easy to say that a certain song by Greta Van Fleet may be their best single to date, but Broken Bells has a different kind of feeling, compared to the previous singles. I’m now officially ready for what is to come when they release the entire album in April. Only time will tell.
By Sara Brown
I’m a relatively new member of the Peaceful Army. Truthfully, I only discovered just how amazing Greta Van Fleet is just a few short weeks ago, but in that time, I’ve been listening to their tunes non-stop and delving deep into their history.
I was already chomping at the bit to get to see these guys live, but after playing this one on repeat the past few days, hearing this track live is all I can think about. Sonically, this has to be one of my favorites of theirs. For me, Josh’s vocals shine especially. We get to hear his softer, more reserved vocal, while also being treated to those iconic wails we all know and love. The best of both worlds. And then there’s Jake’s guitar solo. Perfectly placed and truly incredible. It amazes me how something like a guitar can help to convey the message of a song, and Jake’s performance on this track does exactly that. Not to be outdone, Sam and Daniel’s bass and drums, respectively, are truly the missing pieces of the puzzle, and they too impress and amaze me to no end.
Though the song clocks in at just under 6 minutes, I find that every time I listen, it never feels long enough. I could have this one on repeat for days. Until the full record is out, that’s exactly what you can find me doing.