Track Listing

1. Great Expectations
2. '59 Sound
3. Old White Lincoln
4. High Lonesome
5. Film Noir
6. Miles Davis And The Cool
7. Patient Ferris Wheel
8. Casanova Baby
9. Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
10. Meet Me By The River's Edge
11. Here's Looking At You Kid
12. Backseat

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #475 in Music
• Released on: 2008-08-18
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .24 pounds

CD Description
'The '59 Sound' is the second album from New Jersey based four piece Gaslight Anthem and their first for punk label SideOneDummy. Produced by Ted Hutt (Flogging Molly, The Bouncing Souls) the album's mix of punk, rock and soul sees them take influence from the New Brunswick hardcore scene, home to the likes of Thursday and The Bouncing Souls while incorporating the classic rock sound of New Jersey's most famous son Bruce Springsteen. Guest spots come from the likes of Hot Water Music's Chris Wollard and Mighty Mighty Bosstones' DickyBarrett.

Customer Reviews

Believe the hype!
For once you can! Following their Kerrang interview a few weeks ago, i was a bit sceptical about the 'next big thing' but checked out their myspace page anyway and i was glad i did. No music has moved me this much in years. Every word out of Brian Fallon's mouth drips with passion, heart and soul, like every word could be his last.

It may not be original (does anyone make anything original these days anyway?), it follows Springsteen's template of telling tales of small town folk, their (and indeed Fallon's) tales of love, loss and discovery. Indeed TGA's sound comes on like the young Springsteen fronting Jimmy Eat World or even The Killers (with added balls).

Every song is played to perfection, hooks to die for, never outstaying their welcome. It's Emo music that is actually emotional and not about identikit haircuts or music vids that are more like mobile phone adverts. This band plays music because they want to, need to, because that's all they have.

Check it out, let yourself be transported to a world offramp diners, seaside boardwalks and 50's Chevys racing down the street. Album of the year by a galatic lightyear.

The '59 Sound
`The 59 Sound' is another storming album from New Jersey boys The Gaslight Anthem. On this album you get a selection of short, punchy tracks that can't help but put a smile on your face and leave you feeling uplifted. It's simple, good rock music that lives up to the legacy of New Jersey musicianship. There are a few Springsteen references on this album that fans of his will notice and will produce a wry smile. The title track stands out, as does `The Backseat' but to be honest there aren't any dud tracks on this album and although it is short, it manages to pack song after song of great music in. Top riff after riff and hook after hook will keep you coming back for more and this makes for one highly recommended album indeed.

Bruce Springsteen should be very proud...
This album is exceptional. The music drips with nostalgia, and the lead singer has a raw voice that he manages to control and keep in check, whilst sounding passionate and completely sincere. The reviewer who said he can't sing is missing the point, the lead singer sounds like a young Bruce Springsteen, so is he too incapable of singing? If all you desire from music is pitch-perfect vocals then go look elsewhere.
If you want uplifting music that rocks hard and with genuine honesty and musicianship, then look no further. There's no weak tracks but there's also little variety. The style and structure of the songs remains mostly consistent but when it all sounds this life-affirming, melodic and catchy then who cares?