The Gaslight Anthem - American Slang

Peyton Manning · 28-05-2010 01:08AM #1

I've listening to it right now. Seems to be more of the same following on from The '59 Sound (possibly one of my favourite albums of all time) which on one hand is obviously brilliant, but given that Brian Fallon said we should expect something a bit different, kinda quells any excitement I had. Despite that, it's still a great sounding album (from the first 3 songs anyway, especially Bring It On).

Any other fans out there?

NTMK · 29-05-2010 04:01AM

Im liking it so far just listening to it now not as good as 59 but could be a real grower. There is a difference prob about the same as the difference between sink or swim and 59. they seem to be a band that are heavily influenced by the 50's so its never going to leave their sound

Orizio · 29-05-2010 04:27AM

Cracking album, need to check out their debut.

RichTea · 29-05-2010 12:07PM

Oooh, didn't realise this was out so soon. Like the OP, The '59 Sound is definitely one of my favourite albums ever, if this turns out to be half as good as that then I'll be satisfied.

johnny_ultimate · 30-05-2010 02:42PM

Had a listen to the two new songs on their myspace there, pretty good stuff. Wasn't totally blown away by the '59 Sound, but definitely some fun, nostalgic rock songs on there. Will check out American Slang at some point!

Xavi6 · 31-05-2010 06:09AM

It's a solid effort but not a patch on the two previous offerings for me.

big_show · 31-05-2010 07:34AM

Definitely a grower! The same way 59 and Sink or Swim was for me.

Got tickets for them in Birmingham in two weeks, Should be good

RichTea · 31-05-2010 11:54AM

Given it two listen-throughs so far and I can safely say that it is no '59 Sound. I think it will grow on me a bit but you can't compare it with The '59 Sound. Shame really.

eviltimeban · 31-05-2010 03:19PM

Is it out? I'm a new fan, the only thing I didn't really like about 59 Sound was the vocal sound, which got a bit grating after a while. But I've heard American Slang (the song) and that echo / double track effect isn't there. So if its the same for the rest of the album, that's a good thing!

Looking forward to getting it - first album I've looked forward to getting all year so far.

Turtyturd · 16-06-2010 03:52PM

Have been listening to this for the last few weeks and like most people I didnt like it at first but it really does grow on you. Not as good as Sink or Swim for me but a really strong album which could bring them to the attention of a lot more people. "When we were young" is an amazing track and sounds like nothing they have done before. Only drawbacks are that it is so short, although 10 tracks seems to be becoming the norm now and I really dont like the opening line at the start of "Boxer". It just doesnt fit.

A real shame that they are not playing over here, had my fingers crossed they would be announced as Green Days support next week but that wont happen just hope when they are back in the UK in November they venture over here.

theteal · 17-06-2010 03:33PM

Turtyturd wrote: »

just hope when they are back in the UK in November they venture over here.

i just got a reply on facebook to a comment i left (basically lamenting the lack of an irish visit), stating that they'll be in Ireland "soon enough, give us a few weeks" - that has me happy, you heard it here first! . . .if you didn't see the facebook bit

the album is a real grower, didn't like at all with the first couple of play-throughs but it's all good now - no '59 sound though i feel but maybe time will change my mind

johnny_ultimate · 18-06-2010 01:07PM

Have listened through a few times now, it's fun but very similar to their last album. Would go see them live if they come over though, say it would be a fun gig.

Cool Running · 29-06-2010 04:28PM

Dates slowly filtering through now for gigs on thier facebook page. Bristol, Wolverhampton, Southampton, Germany all mentioned. No Ireland yet

Cool Running · 29-06-2010 05:06PM

Confirmed

:):):)

The Gaslight Anthem at Olympia

Date:Sunday, November 21, 2010
Time:7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dublin, Ireland

Look forward to a bit of this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1YY4_4pKKo

TopBombing · 29-06-2010 10:21PM

It would be very difficult for them to repeat the quality of the '59 Sound but having said that, American Slang is another great album IMO.

More of a grower than the '59 Sound but well worth sticking with.

Turtyturd · 01-07-2010 03:51PM

Cool Running wrote: »

Confirmed :):):)

The Gaslight Anthem at Olympia

Date:Sunday, November 21, 2010
Time:7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Dublin, Ireland

Look forward to a bit of this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1YY4_4pKKo

Thanks for that, probably going to head to this and the Belfast gig. Been waiting a long time to see them again.

RichTea · 01-07-2010 05:58PM

Nice! Any news on tickets? Must give American Slang more of a go now that I know there's a gig on the way.

SilverScreen · 01-07-2010 11:11PM

Nice one, wouldn't mind seeing them live. I gave American Slang a few spins and it's a pretty solid album, it hasn't quite grown on me yet though like the way The '59 Sound and Sink or Swim did but with a few more listens i'm sure it'll sound better and better.

Turtyturd · 01-07-2010 11:22PM

Zero1986 wrote: »

Nice one, wouldn't mind seeing them live. I gave American Slang a few spins and it's a pretty solid album, it hasn't quite grown on me yet though like the way The '59 Sound and Sink or Swim did but with a few more listens i'm sure it'll sound better and better.

It is a grower, just really lacks a few up tempo songs along the lines of "We're getting a divorce..." or " Meet me by the rivers edge" for me for it to be on par with the earlier stuff.

GirlOfGlass · 02-07-2010 06:55PM

It didn't grip me on the first listen, but having listened to it a good few times I really like it now.
But I still prefer The 59 Sound.

Peyton Manning · 02-07-2010 11:38PM

Thanks for telling us about the gig. Last time I trust ticketmaster to e-mail me about my preferred bands, heard nothing from them. Would have been so pissed if this flew under my radar! Cant wait for this.

cheesehead · 18-07-2010 11:37PM

For all you Gaslight Anthem fans, you might like a young band out of Chicago called AM Taxi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwr_qDRviE0

Warm Panda Cola · 20-07-2010 02:44PM

I LOVE this band, absolutely adore them! I saw them at Oxegen last year, and one of the funnest acts I saw at Oxegen. I had been listening to their album running up to Oxe & I loved them anyway, but seeing them live really cemented that love! The front man always looks like he's having the craic & their songs stick with you. Haven't heard the new album yet but I'm looking forward to getting it. Going to see them in the Olympia in Nov:D

Daisy03 · 12-08-2010 05:36PM

Anyone here like The Gaslight Anthem?

Their albums The '59 Sound and American Slang are amazing but i haven't gotten around to getting their first album yet. Can't wait to see them in the Olympia in November.

Miguel_Sanchez · 12-08-2010 05:51PM

Threads merged.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 12-08-2010 09:47PM

Haven't got around to getting the album yet but from what I've heard of it I like it, although I would have to agree with what a few others have said, it is very similar soundwise to "The '59 Sound"
I am loving the song "She Loves You", I don't think it's on the album but it was released as an iTunes bonus track, I heard it on an ad on TG4 a few weeks ago and I've been listening to it on repeat since then

Cool Running · 15-08-2010 11:50PM

Daisy03 wrote: »

Anyone here like The Gaslight Anthem?

Their albums The '59 Sound and American Slang are amazing but i haven't gotten around to getting their first album yet. Can't wait to see them in the Olympia in November.

Absolutely love them!

Love the 59 Sound and American Slang. Got 59 Sound at start of this year and taught it was so good got their first album Sink or Swim and its amazing. I keep changing my mind on which is my favourite album which is a good thing. They also have an EP called Senor and the Queen with four songs. Look uo Blue Jeans and White T Shirts and also Say I Wont Recognise they are amazing songs.

If theres one thing better than listening to them its watching live vids of them. They really put on killer shows. Would love to be heading to the Olympia but think I will be abroad so gutted. Will prob see them one day but by that time everyone will prob love them.

littlebows · 19-08-2010 02:43PM

I love them too! Can't wait to see them in November. My favourite song of theirs is Stay Lucky. You know you're onto a good thing when you remember where you were when you first heard them. Glorious.

Cool Running · 19-10-2010 07:31PM

The Gaslight Anthem live on Jools Holland tonight at 1150 on BBC 2

Id say expect an epic version of American Slang

Xavi6 · 20-10-2010 05:31AM

Pretty feckin awesome alright

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE6ynpJm_7k

Though I do love the acoustic version as well -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DYPHOuGHfU

hynesie08 · 22-10-2010 08:44PM

Went to see them in hammersmith last night, Christ were they awesome. I might go into a longer review later (coming up on 60 hours with no sleep) But anyone going to see them is in for a huge treat. roll on november 21st (If i don't fly over to another show before then)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2H5Uzob7gI

(not mine)

The Gaslight Anthem - American Slang

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