"American Slang" is that hard working, no frills style of rock. The Gaslight Anthem has come through again with an album I believe to be better than the last two. There is something Springsteen-esque about these guys, and it could be their New Jersey roots shining through. The content here is soulful and at times borders on punk, but maybe not quite as much as previous works. In fact, the band even has admitted you would be hard pressed to find music by them without heavy influences from other New Jersey rock/punk bands like The Replacements and The Misfits. The sincerity that is present lyrically inspires empathy. There are stories told in this work as varied as actual American slang. We hear about struggles, hometown pride, coming of age, heroes, regret, and innocence...just to name a few, there is so much more. This album is so inspired and so genuine...definitely a personal favorite.
RedletterDaydream
Past Works:
Sink or Swim
The 59' Sound
RedletterDaydream
Past Works:
Sink or Swim
The 59' Sound
Track:
The Queen of Lower Chelsea
The Queen of Lower Chelsea
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