Black Smoke Rising
Greta Van Fleet · 2017
16 min · 4 tracks · folk rock
A gritty fusion of classic rock riffs and bluesy vocals, echoing the spirit of 70s rock legends.
Top tracks — play these first
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Highway Tune — As the breakout single from the EP, this track captures the band's energetic sound with its driving rhythm and catchy chorus, cementing their place in contemporary rock.
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Safari Song — This track showcases the band's dynamic range with powerful vocals and intricate instrumentation, emphasizing their classic rock influences while establishing their unique identity.
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Black Smoke Rising — The title track serves as an anthem for resilience, blending evocative lyrics with a haunting melody that reflects the band's roots in blues rock.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends classic rock elements with modern energy but lacks depth in songwriting to elevate it further.
What we noticed
- The first track, 'Highway Tune', features a driving guitar riff that sets a high-energy tone for the EP.
- Each song showcases a distinct arrangement, with 'Safari Song' incorporating a more complex structure and tempo changes.
- The vocal delivery is consistently powerful across all tracks, often layered with harmonies that evoke classic rock influences.
- The final track, 'Black Smoke Rising', slows the pace significantly, creating a contrast to the preceding songs and allowing for an emotional conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Highway Tune 3:01
- 2 Safari Song 3:55
- 3 Flower Power 5:13
- 4 Black Smoke Rising 4:20
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