"The Weight of Dreams" | |
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Song by Greta Van Fleet | |
from the album The Battle at Garden's Gate | |
Written | 2019 |
Released | April 16, 2021 |
Recorded | 2021 |
Genre | Progressive 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]
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]
"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]
Review scores | |
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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]
Greta Van Fleet
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Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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US Hot Hard Rock Songs ( Billboard ) [4] | 25 |
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