I love the song Age of Man
When I got the album, I thought this was my least favorite song and poor way to start the album, I've since come around on it, but still find it near the bottom of my song rankings. But that's just because this is a very strong rock album IMO. Yes, it sounds like bands before them, but it's very good music. I love the 2nd song, The Cold Wind, I feel like that should have started the album. I defintiely get a "Good Times Bad Times" vibe from this song, but it's rockin and has a nice short but sweet instrumental break.
One thing I disagree with SW is that they have the image. They do not. They look ridiculous. I think their music is so strong it overcomes how ridiculous these kids look. I can't say I care too much about his opinions otherwise, SW kind of comes off as a grumpy dude so him being negative to a much younger successful band that does something that SW himself likely loved as a kid is going to breed some negativity. He's not totally wrong either. I enjoy GVF's music, but you can't ignore their similarity to LZ. We will see what the next 10 years brings. Part of me thinks he might be right, they wont be around, but I think it'll be because of the pressure and negativity surrounding them because some people can't just grasp the idea of a rock band that doesn't play what they like is having success. These guys got famous real quick and I could bet it gets to them and they break down sometime. They just cancelled their euro tour cause of the singer's throat illness. I could see the pressure push them further and they not only get physical breakdowns but mental as well. I hope not, I'd love to see them grow into more of their own sound and allow their musicianship to shine without the comparisons. We will see.
I am trying to see them in Queens in May, all of their concerts are sold out and the local one which is GA has tickets around the $200 mark on 2nd markets which is just absurd whereas the Queens show is much cheaper second hand and has seats so I can guarantee myself a view.