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The Gaslight Anthem are one of the surprise new
bands of 2008 that have come from nowhere to become
one of the hottest new punk bands that are totally
taking the UK by storm, okay they are not a new
band but to the UK they technically are. I first
heard of the band when they released their debut
single 'The 59 Sound' which happened to be one of
the most catchiest sing along tunes that I have
heard in a long time and the overall sound of the
band during that song reminded me of a retro sounding
Alkaline Trio which in my eyes is a very positive
thing.
December the 1st sees The Gaslight Anthem head
back over to the UK to play a short but sweet
4 date tour and to coincide with the tour they
are releasing their new single 'Old White Lincoln'
on the 1st December which is the exact day that
their duties in the UK start again.
'Old White Lincoln', is one top tune, seriously
I haven’t heard a new band come up with
songs this bouncy and damn right catchy for a
very long time, the lyrics are very well written
and are so infectious, after just a couple of
listens of this song you will find yourself singing
along "You and your high top sneakers and
your sailor tattoos. Your old '55 that you drove
through the roof." with frontman Brian Fallon
and as soon as the song has finished I am sure
the play button will be pressed again and again.
Even when not listening to this song once the
infectious lyrics have gotten into your head it
will take a lot to shake them off, they have been
going around in my head for days now and I’m
loving every minute of it.
The b-side to the single is a live acoustic version
of 'The 59' Sound', anyone who has heard the original
version of this song will know how beautiful the
song is, well the acoustic version is just as
good if not better, I really have a soft spot
for acoustic music mainly because songs get stripped
down to basics and it gives the vocalist time
to shine being a one man band with his acoustic
guitar and set of vocals. The acoustic version
of the song isn’t as bouncy as the original
but it is a really good song that you can easily
get into and sing your heart out to, it’s
the kind of song that would go down well at festivals
with your friends sat around a camp fire with
that one guy who always trys to run the show with
his acoustic guitar.
The Gaslight Anthem are a really important band
that’s doing the music scene really proud,
they write good tunes and play with such passion,
everyone needs these guys in their life.
5/5
Review by Trigger |
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Brian Fallon (vocals, guitar)
Alex Levine (bass)
Benny Horowitz (drums)
Alex Rosamilia (guitar) |
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1. Old White Lincoln
2. The 59 Sound (Live) |
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- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
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What Was That? |
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