Day 42 – The Gaslight Anthem
“You took it all gracefully on the chin / Knowing that the beatings had to someday end / You found the bandages inside the pen / And the stitches on the radio”
WHO: The Gaslight Anthem
WHAT: “American Slang“
WHERE: I’ve been meaning to check out this band since their first album came out in 2007. I recently came across their new song “American Slang” from their new album of the same moniker on a mixtape I downloaded. After hearing the single I knew I had to hear the rest and decided to give these guys a proper listen. Oh how I regret all the time (and albums) I’ve missed spending with The Gaslight Anthem.
WHY: Although slightly mellower than their older stuff (yes, I did my homework) this album still packs a lot of good old american rock. After one listen you will feel like you’ve had this album for years because all the songs have a comforting Springsteen-esq sound. What really hooked me were the lyrics (naturally) that deal with just trying to survive life… something I can relate to very well right now in my new city. I posted some of the more mellower tracks, but don’t be deceived, there are some good “rock out” ones too.
