Built by Nations explained

Type:single
Artist:Greta Van Fleet
Album:The Battle at Garden's Gate
Recorded:2019
Genre:Hard rock
Length:.
Label:Republic
Prev Title:Broken Bells
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Meeting the Master
Next Year:2023

"Built By Nations" is a song by American rock band Greta Van Fleet. It is the fifth and final single from their second album, The Battle at Garden's Gate. The song reached number six on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.[1]

Background

The song was written and recorded during The Battle at Garden's Gates sessions in 2019. On April 16, the band released the song as the final single off their sophomore album. The song was also played on July 27, when it was released as a live recording of the band playing the song.[2]

Composition

In an interview with the band, they stated that the song is about "when boys go to war", adding: "A mutiny that chronicles a unit of bewildered, young renegade soldiers, as they march into the mouth of hell. “Built by Nations” delves into challenging themes such as military moguls, the manufacturing of killing machines, and the spirit of a warrior."[3]

Reception

The single was met with mostly positive reviews.[4] Variety described the song as "A slower song, with a quasi-philosophical titles"[5] RiffMagazine said "Guitarist Jake Kiszka still seems to be paying homage to Page, both with his delicately strummed with his scorching lead work on songs like "Built by Nations"".[6]

Personnel

Greta Van Fleet

Technical

References

  1. Greta Van Fleet . 2023-05-27 . Billboard . en-US.
  2. Web site: Team . Editorial . 2021-07-27 . GRETA VAN FLEET Releases New 'Built By Nations' Performance Video . 2023-04-27 . Sonic Perspectives . en-US.
  3. Web site: Hadusek . Jon . 2021-04-16 . Battle at the Garden's Gate Track by Track: Stream . 2023-05-26 . Consequence.net.
  4. Web site: 2023-04-27 . Public Reviews of Built By Nations . 2023-04-27 . Album of the Year.
  5. Web site: Aswad . Jem . 2021-04-16 . Greta Van Fleet Channels Spinal Tap in Epic Fashion on 'The Battle at Garden's Gate': Album Review . 2023-04-27 . Variety . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2021-04-12 . ALBUM REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet rushes things on 'The Battle at Garden's Gate' . 2023-04-27 . RIFF Magazine . en-US.
  7. Greta Van Fleet Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs) . June 21, 2023 . Billboard . en-US.