Mar 23 2009
The Gaslight Anthem’s 59 Sound
The Gaslight Anthem is a band from New Jersey who have been making a huge impact these days. Their new album, 59 Sound, was released this August and they’ve been touring relentlessly since then.
The album opens with an upbeat song with a lot of emotion. Great Expectations combines honest lyrics with traditional punk chords and fast drums. The vocal melody carries the song and makes it a worth while listen.
The title-track is another popular one. Again, the vocal melody tantalizes my eardrums and keeps me interested. The chorus is what really stands out, and the honest lyrics that appeared on track number one are back again - I’m sensing a theme.
Things go a bit “sounds like the Killers” on track number three, Old White Lincoln. It’s still a great song with a catchy chorus, but things became a lot less punk compared to the first two songs. This relaxed feel tends to hang out for a lot of remaining songs on 59 Sound.
This album is definitely worth listening to, but it certainly isn’t pushing any boundaries. If you’re into punk-rock and you have a softer side, I’d highly recommend 59 Sound. If you want to listen to a few songs, check out gaslightanthem.com
Sincerely,
BW.
