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So, I've listened to the Greta Van Fleet album and all I can think is that they intentionally sound like Led Zeppelin, minus the irreplaceable John Bonham (but still with a solid drummer).
What is the overall reaction to these guys? Would they be a welcome addition to Roo 2019?
So, I've listened to the Greta Van Fleet album and all I can think is that they intentionally sound like Led Zeppelin, minus the irreplaceable John Bonham (but still with a solid drummer).
You always want to crib from the best. Even Zeppelin would tell you that lol
I've only heard a few songs from these guys but keep meaning to look into more because they keep popping up everywhere.
It's ironic that starting rappers, beginning DJs can litteraly pull everything from their contemporaries or even the ones that 'made' the scene and sound and get away with it and make a blooming career out of it, but when it's a band of youngsters picking ideas from an older band, it's getting hate.
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It's ironic that starting rappers, beginning DJs can litteraly pull everything from their contemporaries or even the ones that 'made' the scene and sound and get away with it and make a blooming career out of it, but when it's a band of youngsters picking ideas from an older band, it's getting hate.
those poor youngsters. Wont someone please think of the children?
I could be wrong, but I don’t see them being around for the long haul. Seems like they got too popular too fast and are super mainstream at that so I could see them fizzling out. Like it’s only cool to share the love for your Uncle’s new favorite band for a moment. I’ve barely listened but they seem like a one trick pony. The style will run it’s course after people get over the initial, “they sound like Zep”, stage.
Also, the best Zeppelin cover band were active less than 10 years ago and featured actual Josh Homme, not tween Robert Plant.
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It's ironic that starting rappers, beginning DJs can litteraly pull everything from their contemporaries or even the ones that 'made' the scene and sound and get away with it and make a blooming career out of it, but when it's a band of youngsters picking ideas from an older band, it's getting hate.
I think it’s a bit more than taking ideas. Unless you think that guy learned to sing like that without ever hearing zeppelin. To me it just borders on cover band territory and i also just think the songs just aren’t that good. The musicianship is fine but I’m just not a fan of the singer’s voice and the words coming out of his mouth.
It's ironic that starting rappers, beginning DJs can litteraly pull everything from their contemporaries or even the ones that 'made' the scene and sound and get away with it and make a blooming career out of it, but when it's a band of youngsters picking ideas from an older band, it's getting hate.
Do you know of any rappers whose style is so similar to another's that it gets brought up in EVERY conversation involving them?
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It's ironic that starting rappers, beginning DJs can litteraly pull everything from their contemporaries or even the ones that 'made' the scene and sound and get away with it and make a blooming career out of it, but when it's a band of youngsters picking ideas from an older band, it's getting hate.
Do you know of any rappers whose style is so similar to another's that it gets brought up in EVERY conversation involving them?
Post by Delicious Meatball Sub on Sept 16, 2018 9:23:13 GMT -5
GVF is from this little tourist trap town near Flint (slogan “1-800-FUNTOWN”) that’s famous for having the world’s largest Christmas store and a Bavarian-style inn that serves chicken dinners.
I don’t really have a point but it’s funny to me that America’s greatest Zeppelin cover band is from here
GVF is from this little tourist trap town near Flint (slogan “1-800-FUNTOWN”) that’s famous for having the world’s largest Christmas store and a Bavarian-style inn that serves chicken dinners.
I don’t really have a point but it’s funny to me that America’s greatest Zeppelin cover band is from here
I got married at this place. It was a ton of fun.
Edit: it’s pretty famous in the Midwest i think. My dad had heard of it (and the chicken) and he lives in southern Indiana.
Also rappers who copy other people's sound don't stick around very long. They gain a lot of popularity, but then their buzz goes away and the next clone comes along. They might be on top of the world for a year or two, but they are still criticized a fair amount during that time. GVF are doing great for themselves despite how much they are criticized. I don't really think there is a double standard there.
I do think it's interesting that they gained so much popularity before even releasing an official album. I can't think of any rock artist that has done that in recent years.
I do think it's interesting that they gained so much popularity before even releasing an official album. I can't think of any rock artist that has done that in recent years.
I'm glad a new rock band has this much buzz around them, but it's annoying that it happens to be a band that isn't innovating or doing anything new at all.
I do think it's interesting that they gained so much popularity before even releasing an official album. I can't think of any rock artist that has done that in recent years.
I'm glad a new rock band has this much buzz around them, but it's annoying that it happens to be a band that isn't innovating or doing anything new at all.
Yes, they're like a Zeppelin cover band doing original Zep-ish songs. Agreed- it's a novelty act that probably has a brief shelf-life, unless they find their own sound.
But- they do it so well- right down to Plant's poses on stage and big, epic song finishes. The kid has monster vocal chops and can flat out sing- and you can't fake that. We took in their set at Shaky Knees and it was a great hour of old-school rock-show entertainment (and I'm a Zep fan).
We're not getting a Led Zeppelin reunion any time soon- if ever- so let's enjoy what is (and what should never be).
Post by 10goldbees on Oct 23, 2018 11:24:35 GMT -5
The Pitchfork review of their album is a good read. I feel like it's been a while since I read a good Pitchfork dragging and this one delivers while also explaining, better than I could, what is bad about the band.
And at least Zeppelin knew to separate their sweet-lady-I’m-horny songs from their howling-about-literary-fantasy songs. Hilariously, Greta Van Fleet combine them into one on “The Cold Wind,” where the narrator (who is dying) begs his “sweet mama” to take the family ox (I guess) to town to sell it, when, mid-ox-transaction, this happens: “The Yankee peddler bargains with you on his way/Whoa sweet mama’s gotten herself a new dress.”
That’s funny, but it’s not supposed to be funny, because Greta Van Fleet do not possess self-awareness—at all. When asked about a characteristically ugh lyric (“All my brothers who stand up/For the peace of the land”), Jake responded, in part, “I guess it’s subject to interpretation. But I think the initial idea with that was that, as brothers, we stand for the peace of land. And that was for the good of the Earth, and for man.” Ignoring that this is basically a gag in Spinal Tap, a much better answer that would speak to the spirit of the music they are trying to capture would be: “I don’t know, who gives a shit.”
Im still not sure how to judge these guys. I personally just dont care for the music but I dont think its bad. I think the review has good points but does come off bitter and immature. A 1.6 should be something that is musically unbearable, not for a band you idealogically disagree with.
The Pitchfork review of their album is a good read. I feel like it's been a while since I read a good Pitchfork dragging and this one delivers while also explaining, better than I could, what is bad about the band.
And at least Zeppelin knew to separate their sweet-lady-I’m-horny songs from their howling-about-literary-fantasy songs. Hilariously, Greta Van Fleet combine them into one on “The Cold Wind,” where the narrator (who is dying) begs his “sweet mama” to take the family ox (I guess) to town to sell it, when, mid-ox-transaction, this happens: “The Yankee peddler bargains with you on his way/Whoa sweet mama’s gotten herself a new dress.”
That’s funny, but it’s not supposed to be funny, because Greta Van Fleet do not possess self-awareness—at all. When asked about a characteristically ugh lyric (“All my brothers who stand up/For the peace of the land”), Jake responded, in part, “I guess it’s subject to interpretation. But I think the initial idea with that was that, as brothers, we stand for the peace of land. And that was for the good of the Earth, and for man.” Ignoring that this is basically a gag in Spinal Tap, a much better answer that would speak to the spirit of the music they are trying to capture would be: “I don’t know, who gives a shit.”
Edit: I mean some of this is kinda funny, but for all the bullshit they genuinely push, it’s hard to slap them on the back for going after the low hanging fruit.
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