From The Fires

Overview
From the Fires is Greta Van Fleet’s 2017 eight-track EP (together with Black Smoke Rising it forms a double-EP presentation in practice), released November 10, 2017 on Lava and Republic. It later earned the band the Grammy for Best Rock Album at the 61st Grammys in 2019. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))

Recording History
- Studio/location: Recorded at Rust Belt Studios in Royal Oak, Michigan. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))
- Producers/engineers: Produced and engineered by Marlon Young and Al Sutton; Herschel Boone served as vocal producer. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))
- Dates/sessions: Recording activity spanned 2016–2017. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))
- Notable details: The band recorded four new tracks and included four songs from Black Smoke Rising; Boone contributed choir-like vocal layers for A Change Is Gonna Come. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))

Chart Performance & Recognition
- Charting: US Billboard 200 peaked at 36; Top Rock Albums peaked at 4; Top Hard Rock Albums reached 1. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))
- UK: Official Americana Albums Chart hit No. 1; UK Rock & Metal Albums No. 7. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))
- Sales/Certifications: Gold certification from the RIAA (500,000+ US units). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))
- Accolades: Won the Grammy for Best Rock Album in 2019. ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/greta-van-fleet-wins-best-rock-album-fires-2019-grammys/))
- Reception: AllMusic highlighted the band's Led Zeppelin–tinged energy within a fresh, modern frame; Metacritic aggregate stood at 64/100 indicating generally favorable reviews. ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/from-the-fires-mw0003118532))

Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Influence: Descriptions of From the Fires emphasize a revivalist, traditional-rock blend that resonates with Generation Z while drawing direct lines to Led Zeppelin’s spirit. ([allmusic.com](https://www.allmusic.com/album/from-the-fires-mw0003118532))
- Covers: The EP includes covers of Sam Cooke’s A Change Is Gonna Come and Fairport Convention’s Meet on the Ledge. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))
- Legacy: Its Grammy win and multi-chart performance solidified Greta Van Fleet’s early breakout as a bridge between classic rock homage and contemporary rock visibility. ([grammy.com](https://www.grammy.com/news/greta-van-fleet-wins-best-rock-album-fires-2019-grammys/))
- Trivia: The singles “Highway Tune” and “Safari Song” helped propel the release’s visibility on rock radio. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_the_Fires))

From the Fires stands as a bold, retro-infused gateway that helped redefine Greta Van Fleet’s breakout moment.