After the release of the From the Fires EP in November of last year, Michigan’s own Greta Van Fleet were the center of attention in the rock and roll world, with many drawing comparisons to famous former rock band Led Zeppelin. Lead Singer Josh Kiszka adorns a howl eerily similar to that of Robert Plant, while other members also bring forth a similar style of playing. This left the question to be asked; Is Greta Van Fleet just rebranding Led Zeppelin’s sound and calling it their own? With that question ringing in their ears, the foursome have released their debut follow-up album Anthem of the Peaceful Army. 

Listeners can hear a definite change of sound from the bands previous release, as more acoustics and soft minded songs are featured on the album. Songs such as You’re the One, The New Day, Anthem, and Age of Man show a more intricate and relaxed approach to the band’s music; all while keeping the same classic rock sound that fans have grown to love. Fans will also be glad to find the harder rock aspects of the band’s music on songs like Lover, Leaver (Taker, Believer), When the Curtain Falls, The Cold Wind, and Mountain of the Sun. The Frankenmuth foursome also experiment with their sound on songs such as Watching Over and Brave New World where listeners will find a more Pink Floyd styled approach. The band has also embraced their love of nature and have let that influence their music as well. 

As a whole, Greta van Fleet continue to provide listeners with new, refreshing material that throws fans back to the glory days of rock and roll; and with this album they’ve definitely done it again. With prominent influences ranging from Fleetwood Mac to Howlin’ Wolf, there is something here for everybody. 

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