Greta Van Fleet SNL 1-29-19

Both of their performances were horrible. I can't watch that lead singer....everything he does is cringeworthy. And that Robert Plant ripoff tone he uses is even worse.

My downvote magnet opinions:

1. I don't think he sounds like Robert Plant at all except for very quickly passing moments. Sounds more like the singer for that old hair band Slaughter than Plant IMO.
2. The songs themselves sounded fine. I'll say again that they're far better than the usual pop schlock that SNL typically tends to book these days.
3. I think at this point the awkwardness of the singer's stage moves are part of the identity of the band and he seems to be doubling down on it instead of trying to change, as detractors think he should. I'm beginning to think that's the right way to go. It's equivalent to morons BITD who figured they would just be huge Joe Cocker fans if he didn't act so spazzy when he sings. (Maybe not equivalent but similar)
4. If they are given leeway to continue I think they will eventually make some really amazing music. Maybe we shouldn't stomp out the last embers of a fire while we're in danger of freezing to death.

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RockAndRollDetective

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First time meeting someone who had shares of stock invested in a band

I mean, they were on SNL lol

I just think its american idol grade rubbish. But hey, to each his own. Their label clearly does a hell of a job getting their name out there

Maybe its just me lol they just seem like one of those squeaky clean mainstream products that idol churned out

And that little awkward gnome singing he needs a drug habit or something

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I dont think we're in any danger of gettin "amazing" music from them

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I don't think so either.

lead singer should return to the shire

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If they are given leeway to continue I think they will eventually make some really amazing music

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Has a band ever successfully made the transition from "boring as hell knockoff" to "amazing"?

The brothers give off a 'mmmmm bop' vibe, no?

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First song was ok, didn’t stay up to watch the second one.

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Count yourself as fortunate. The second song was horrible/painful...that being said, they usually don't sound bad live. SNL stage isn't really a great setup for people who are actually playing guitars and singing.