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  • Of The Aggie
    Of The Aggie The ATX Posts: 1,550
    Got my vinyl copy a few days ago and listened to it yesterday. I also had listened to the NPR stream a couple of times and so after 3 listens I can say it's no where near as good as '59 Sound or American Slang. It just doesn't have that catchy sing-along style that the other two albums have. Most of the songs just don't do much for me.

    I really don't like Sink or Swim so Handwritten falls before that in album rank but if I want to listen to some GLA I'll shuffle both '59 Sound and American Slang and throw in 45, Mulholland Drive, Keepsake, and Desire.
  • FrankieG
    FrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    I heard that a tour will be annouced soon? :mrgreen:

    Anyone know when/where?

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  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Listened to the '59 sound this morning and listening to American Slang right now. Also downloaded an album called sink or swim.

    All in all, I think they're pretty good and definitely worth a listen.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,913
    LloydXmas wrote:
    Listened to the '59 sound this morning and listening to American Slang right now. Also downloaded an album called sink or swim.

    All in all, I think they're pretty good and definitely worth a listen.


    Check out the 'Senor and The Queen' EP too. 4 very good songs on that one.
  • Bronx Bombers
    Bronx Bombers Posts: 2,208
    Check out some of the live stuff as well, here's a link to some boots reading 2009 and Sydney 2011 are a good place to start.

    http://thegaslightanthem.bigforumpro.co ... st-revised
  • jervin007
    jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    Bronx Bombers wrote:
    Check out some of the live stuff as well, here's a link to some boots reading 2009 and Sydney 2011 are a good place to start.

    http://thegaslightanthem.bigforumpro.co ... st-revised

    Wow! Thanks for the link!
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  • NoCode1996
    NoCode1996 Posts: 75
    chitty wrote:
    What is with the dislike of American Slang by many fans? I love all gaslight and american slang is no worse or better to me then any other album. IN fact it has a couple of my favourite songs of theirs (We did when young and Old Haunts).
    Just wondering why those who don't like it, don't?

    Too Polished, too forced.. it just sounds like a band trying too hard to be the opposite of 59 sound when they didnt need too.

    Stay Lucky, Boxer, Diamond Church are crackers but they are all I play off that album.

    Handwritten thought is a masterpiece!! Exceptional record
    Behind her eyes there's curtains and they've been closed to hide the flames. Remains.
    She knows their futures burning but she can smile just the same. Same.
    And though her mood is fine today there's a fear they'll soon be parting ways.
  • NoCode1996
    NoCode1996 Posts: 75
    My order of albums -

    Sink or Swim
    Handwritten
    59 Sound
    American Slang

    Yes, 59 sound is only 3rd lol. It is an incredible album and it will always remind me of summer/autumn 08 (all I played), but Sink or Swim is my fav by miles and I truly feel Handwritten lyrically beats the 59 sound and for that alone it gets 2nd place.

    American Slang does nothing for me... a very boring record - though the tracks come to life when played live. I rarely play this album in full and I think even the band hint in new interviews that the record was missing something

    I love this band though... saw em live 5 times and cant wait to hear the new album live
    Behind her eyes there's curtains and they've been closed to hide the flames. Remains.
    She knows their futures burning but she can smile just the same. Same.
    And though her mood is fine today there's a fear they'll soon be parting ways.
  • Bronx Bombers
    Bronx Bombers Posts: 2,208
    That's how I would rank them love sink or swim
    NoCode1996 wrote:
    My order of albums -

    Sink or Swim
    Handwritten
    59 Sound
    American Slang

    Yes, 59 sound is only 3rd lol. It is an incredible album and it will always remind me of summer/autumn 08 (all I played), but Sink or Swim is my fav by miles and I truly feel Handwritten lyrically beats the 59 sound and for that alone it gets 2nd place.

    American Slang does nothing for me... a very boring record - though the tracks come to life when played live. I rarely play this album in full and I think even the band hint in new interviews that the record was missing something

    I love this band though... saw em live 5 times and cant wait to hear the new album live
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,269
    eeriepadave wrote:
    Anyone get the deluxe edition? I wasn't even aware there was one, but went to the local record store and saw it, so picked it up.

    There's 3 extra songs- Blue Dahlia, Sliver, & You Got Lucky

    So i lsitened to this again today, def. gonna be in my top albums this year.

    Sliver is actually a Nirvana cover so that was a nice surprise :mrgreen: Songs that stood out besides Sliver were Handwritten, National Anthem, & Desire.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwCLGWJl6bs
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  • No Coder
    No Coder Brisbane Posts: 1,126
    JB finally got the deluxe version in and I have given it 2 listens so far and LOVE IT..easily the best album I have heard this year.

    There is not a bad song on it and whilst I don't dislike Slang, this is a much netter album. Also love the cover of Sliver. They do a few really good covers (SOLAT is very good).

    Handwritten, National Anthem, 45, Biloxi Parish are the standouts so far
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  • Magnitude
    Magnitude Posts: 392
    TGA on Jimmy Fallon tonight. Due to the Olympics it comes on at 1:38 AM. I hope they play Handwritten.

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  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    they have easily become my new favorite band. Loving all the albums.
  • jordan k
    jordan k Posts: 196
    Such a great record, I hope it explodes for them
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  • solace23
    solace23 Posts: 704
    Not a bad performance on Fallon. What did Brian say to jimmy Fallon after the performance. I thought he said well we stuffed that up ?
  • Bronx Bombers
    Bronx Bombers Posts: 2,208
    This cover was definitely one of the highlights from last week at webster hall

    http://youtu.be/OvC4HPtDaF0?hd=1
  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Sliver and You got lucky were surprises
  • No Coder
    No Coder Brisbane Posts: 1,126
    solace23 wrote:
    Not a bad performance on Fallon. What did Brian say to jimmy Fallon after the performance. I thought he said well we stuffed that up ?

    It wasn't a bad performance, but the Guitars sounded a little off. I think you are right, he definitely didn't seem happy with the performance, still good though..Love Jimmy Fallon too

    Have been listening to the album lots and LOVE it MORE and MORE..Best album I have heard for ages
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  • solace23
    solace23 Posts: 704
    Has anyone received their membership cards yet? I'm in oz and no sign as yet
  • Magnitude
    Magnitude Posts: 392
    solace23 wrote:
    Has anyone received their membership cards yet? I'm in oz and no sign as yet

    Fan club T-shirt, stickers and member cards start shipping at the beginning of next week. They ship in the order they received them so those who signed up first will get their packages before those that just recently signed up. Apparently the shirt is a "45 RPM Club" logo shirt, the stickers are 1) 45 RPM Club logo and 2) Gaslight Anthem stickers. The member card is a luggage style card that can fit into your wallet/purse.

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