Greta Van Fleet, The Falling Sky | Track Review

In advance of their third studio album, Starcatcher, Greta Van Fleet unveils an energetic, if imperfect fourth single, “The Falling Sky.”

If you’ve ever heard Grammy winning rock band, Greta Van Fleet, you understand that front man Josh Kizka possesses an incredibly unique voice. It is an acquired taste, something that puts me on the fence regarding Greta Van Fleet – just being honest. Josh is in full-on, distinct/unique mode on “The Falling Sky”, the fourth single from the band’s third studio album, Starcatcher. He’s his most assertive and raucous on the chorus: “Whoa, whoa, whoa / Whoa, holding up the falling sky.”  Yup, those are the extent of the lyrics! Of course, Josh milks those whoa(s) for all their worth – it’s given Robert Plant vibes, baby!

“The Falling Sky” is more than its chorus. There are also two verses, and a pre-chorus.  The lyrics during the verses are more poetic than the simplistic chorus. “Life is sorted and never thwarted,” Josh sings in the first verse, continuing, “It’s just supported by being well.” Okay… In the second, he catches the ears singing about “seeing double,” “torn-down rubble,” and living with “a pointless forte / That silly board game that you would know.” Um, sure! “The Falling Sky” isn’t perfect but the energy and intensity throughout the course of the record is undeniable. The instrumental section also marks a bright spot – shout out to the guitars and prominent bass line.  Is the rock on this   Dave Cobb production serving up the fierceness?  At least to some extent, yes!

Greta Van Fleet • Starcatcher • Republic • 7.21.23

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