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The Gaslight Anthem - Handwritten

  • 21-06-2012 02:39AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,077 ✭✭✭✭


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    Just over a month to go for the 2012 album I'm most excited about.

    Three superb records behind them so hopefully they continue that trend, and the first single "45" fills me with confidence -



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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭Temaz


    Excellent band, loved American Slang.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭SilverScreen


    I loved The '59 Sound and American Slang wasn't too bad either. The new single has me pretty excited now for the new album.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,590 ✭✭✭theteal


    I can't wait for this, I'm just gutted I missed the gig in koko last Monday because I decided to come back to dublin to watch the soccer with the lads. . .best decision ever!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,132 ✭✭✭Dinner


    Really looking forward to this. Here's a video on the making of the album as well as clips from Handwritten, Here Comes My Man and Too Much Blood.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,590 ✭✭✭theteal


    Tickets for the Brixton gig in the bag :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,868 ✭✭✭FortuneChip


    Haven't listened to these in a while, sounds great!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 littlebows


    Love these guys, hope they come to Dublin soon!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Prettyblack


    I'll get it as I really liked American Slang, but don't you think the songs are sounding a little similar now?

    I mean, I like 45 - it sounds like a GLA song - but it does use those same four chords. I'm interested to see if there's anything different in the album, or if there's something like the "Elsie" material by the Horrible Crows.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 463 ✭✭part time punk


    I'll get it as I really liked American Slang, but don't you think the songs are sounding a little similar now?

    +1 .. saw them in the Olympia maybe about 18 months ago and felt this. seemed more noticeable in concert than on cd.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭Prettyblack


    I'd say they are good live though! (never seen them - and would probably go if they were playing)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 littlebows


    Saw them in the Olympia in 2010, they were amazing live! Noticed they have announced some UK gigs, no mention of Dublin yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 Sarah_12


    I didn't realise they were releasing a new album! Very exciting! I saw them play in The Academy a few years ago, i went not really knowing much of their stuff and I loved them, they are amazing live, hopefully they come again soon, that'd definitely be a gig worth investing in!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,077 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    I'll get it as I really liked American Slang, but don't you think the songs are sounding a little similar now?

    I mean, I like 45 - it sounds like a GLA song - but it does use those same four chords. I'm interested to see if there's anything different in the album, or if there's something like the "Elsie" material by the Horrible Crows.

    I don't think it's just 'now' that they're sounding a little similar, they always have, but for me that's one of the best things about The Gaslight Anthem. They have a fantastic knack for writing a catchy, proper rock song and they stick to it unlike a lot of other bands who chop and change. If it ain't broke etc.

    I love The Horrible Crowes album but can only assume that Fallon wants to keep The Gaslight Anthem as The Gaslight Anthem, which is perfectly fine by me.

    Plus, as long as they throw in the "We Did It When We Were Young" there's enough diversity to keep me happy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 TheWraith


    Really can't wait for this album, saw them in Koko a few weeks ago, one of the best gigs I've ever been to!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,590 ✭✭✭theteal


    TheWraith wrote: »
    Really can't wait for this album, saw them in Koko a few weeks ago, one of the best gigs I've ever been to!

    i hate you :mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭ghostdancer


    BF was on Phantom FM a few weeks ago and said they'd be playing Dublin later in the year.

    really looking forward to Handwritten, 45 is a belter of a song


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,836 ✭✭✭Vokes


    Very much looking forward to the upcoming album. Heading to the Brixton gig in Oct too!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭Temaz


    7/10 in this months Uncut magazine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭ghostdancer




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,625 ✭✭✭flyswatter


    Xavi6 wrote: »
    I don't think it's just 'now' that they're sounding a little similar, they always have, but for me that's one of the best things about The Gaslight Anthem. They have a fantastic knack for writing a catchy, proper rock song and they stick to it unlike a lot of other bands who chop and change. If it ain't broke etc.

    I love The Horrible Crowes album but can only assume that Fallon wants to keep The Gaslight Anthem as The Gaslight Anthem, which is perfectly fine by me.

    Plus, as long as they throw in the "We Did It When We Were Young" there's enough diversity to keep me happy.

    There's always two ways of looking at things, many would criticize a band for that as it kind of displays a lack of inventive creativity or any real progression.

    On the other hand, a lot of fans won't complain if they just stick to writing the same type of songs as long as they are at least half decent.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭MightyMighty737


    It's streaming online from tonight.

    Only a few songs in but I'm surprised by how good it is. The only album I liked of theirs right from the start was SoS. I like American Slang now, but I don't think T59S had any longevity about it. The reverb on that album is extremely annoying.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭ghostdancer




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,077 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Just gave it a first listen and it's solid, not outstanding, but then again American Slang took ages to grow on me.

    Howl is a superb song and probably as close to a typical Gaslight song as you'll get, along with 45.

    I'm sure by the time my pre-order arrives next week I'll love it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭ghostdancer


    National Anthem and Desire are my favourites i think, will probably change after i give it another listen though :pac:
    excellent album overall though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,132 ✭✭✭Dinner


    National Anthem is easily one of the best songs they've done.

    Mulholland Drive and Mae are fantastic as well


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,077 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Yeah Mulholland Drive is now my favourite, cracking song. Followed by Handwritten and National Anthem.

    It really is a superb album after a few listens.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,077 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Got my preordered copy this morning via iTunes :D

    The bonus cover of Nirvana's Sliver is brilliant!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,590 ✭✭✭theteal


    I imagine it's out in Ireland today? UK releases are always the Monday. . .why did I move here?!?!?! :mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,539 ✭✭✭ghostdancer


    it used to be Fridays here, and Monday in the UK anyway. don't know if that's still the case.
    going to go to the local music shop at lunch but i doubt they'll have it anyway.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,132 ✭✭✭Dinner


    I got mine last night too.

    I'm not mad on Sliver though. I would have prefered something else. The version of You Got Lucky is very good though.

    I love Blue Dahlia. It seems a strange one, at times it wants to be really fast but then seems like it wants to slow right down.


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