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 | Progressive Rock |
| Length | 8:51 |
| Songwriters |
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| Lyricist | 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]
Composition
At eight minutes and fifty-one seconds, the song is the longest Greta Van Fleet song as of Starcatcher.[5] 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.[6]
Reception
| 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][6][7]