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The Gaslight Anthem
The '59 Sound is the new album from the Gaslight Anthem, and, while I'm not sure specifically about 1959, the record evokes some great old rock and roll sounds.
There are a few artists that just sound like America to me. I'm not talking about in a sappy way, or a violent hillbilly way, but more like a Bruce Springsteen Born to Run way; loose and raw, optimistic despite troubles with love and life. The Gaslight Anthem sounds like America. (Of course I mean no disrespect to our friends across the pond; sounding like the UK is nothing to sneeze at.)
Great rock and roll is one thing, but pretty much a surefire way to my heart is a song that is essentially a tribute to Counting Crows. As far as the song "High Lonesome" is concerned: Bravo, gentlemen. Bravo indeed. "Maria came from Nashville with a suitcase in her hand/ I always kinda sorta wished I looked like Elvis." Just something about a cool band I recently discovered being a fan of my favorite band gives me a feeling of validation, I guess. So thanks, fellas!
So check it out! It's punk-Springsteen, and it rocks my face!
[mp3] High Lonesome
[mp3] Great Expectations
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I suppose the proper adjective here is "Lurp-tastic".
I'm totally digging these guys, it's like The Boss plus about 20 BPM.
yeah i do agree with your thoughts.
These guys are great. They are definitely not a bunch of hippes.
No doubt these guys are rocking and i love their work. i would love to meet them as soon as possible.
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