The Weight of Dreams
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| "The Weight of Dreams" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Greta Van Fleet | |
| from the album The Battle at Garden's Gate | |
| Written | 2019 |
| Released | April 16, 2021 |
| Recorded | 2021 |
| Genre | Blues rock |
| Length | 8:51 |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Lyricist(s) | Josh Kiszka |
"The Weight of Dreams" is a song by American rock band Greta Van Fleet. It was released on their second album The Battle at Garden's Gate in 2021. While not originally released as a single, the song peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart and was named by TotalGuitar as containing the greatest guitar solo of the 21st century.[1][2]
Background
[edit]The song was written and recorded during The Battle at Garden's Gates sessions in 2019. The song was released as the last song on the band's second studio album.[3] Despite not being released as a single, the song reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.[4]
Composition
[edit]"The Weight of Dreams" is in a 4/4 time signature and the key of A minor.[5] At eight minutes and fifty-one seconds, the song is the longest Greta Van Fleet song as of Starcatcher.[6] Towards the end of the song, guitarist Jake Kiska performs a guitar solo that has been renowned as one of the best of the 21st century and on the album.[7]
Reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Album Review Database | 90/100 |
| Best Ever Albums | 75/100 |
In 2023, the song was named by TotalGuitar as containing the best Guitar solo of the 21st century.[1][2][7][8]
Personnel
[edit]Greta Van Fleet
- Joshua Kiszka – vocals, background vocals
- Jacob Kiszka – guitar, backing vocals
- Samuel Kiszka – bass, keyboards, background vocals
- Daniel Wagner – drums, background vocals
Additional musicians
- Jacob Braun – cello
- Alma Fernandez – viola
- Charlie Bisharat – violin
- Songa Lee – violin
Technical
- Greg Kurstin – production, engineering
- Mark "Spike" Stent – mixing
- Julian Burg – engineering
- Alex Pasco – engineering
- Matt Wolach – mixing assistance
- Matt Tuggle – recording assistance
- Peter Luretig – recording assistance
- Brian Rajaratnam – recording assistance
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[4] | 25 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Rogers, Jenna ScaramangaContributions from Ellie; published, Amit Sharma (2023-07-17). "The greatest guitar solos of the 21st century... so far". guitarworld. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ a b "Total Guitar: 50 greatest guitar solos of 21st century". Steve Hoffman Music Forums. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ "The Battle at Garden's Gate by Greta Van Fleet". Genius. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ a b "Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ London, Amanda (2021-04-22). ""The Weight of Dreams" by Greta Van Fleet". Song Meanings and Facts. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ Writer, Madelyn Muschek, Staff (2021-04-19). "Beacon Beats: Greta Van Fleet's 'The Battle at Garden's Gate'". The Daily Beacon. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b News |, A. B. C. (2023-06-08). "Greta Van Fleet's Jake Kiszka reacts to "The Weight of Dreams" being named best guitar solo of 21st century". 105.7 The Point. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ "The Greatest Guitar Songs of the 21st Century". Joe Bonamassa. Retrieved 2023-09-11.