Mercy Union - For Fans Of The Gaslight Anthem, Bruce Springsteen, etc

lexicondevil
lexicondevil Posts: 2,251
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I don't know if many people know about this band. Members from The Gaslight Anthem, Horribles Crowes, The Scandals... They have a very "Jersey" rock sound. Listen for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaaiK2B73eY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFd5ZaoMYxY

https://mercyunion.bigcartel.com/

For Euro and also have a special limited to 100 screenprinted cover variant
https://gunnerrecords.com/produkt/mercy-union-the-quarry-lpmp3/
1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
Nothing since then. I suck.
2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    Not sure about the Springsteen comparison but I do really enjoy these guys.  I've been a huge Jared Hart fan for a few years now and really digging this first Mercy Union album.  Layovers is my favorite song on the album...so good.  Bummed that they aren't hitting Chicago on this tour that they are on opening for Laura Jane Grace.
  • redraw
    redraw Posts: 1,301
    Just ordered the special variant edition vinyl 
    Thanx for the heads up  B)
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  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    Really enjoying these guys too. I don’t see the obvious Springsteen connection like with Gaslight, but these guys are great. Still hoping for Gaslight to reunite for new music eventually. 
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  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,251
    redraw said:
    Just ordered the special variant edition vinyl 
    Thanx for the heads up  B)
    Glad you could score it.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,251
    I think the Springsteen comparison for me is that obvious draw from rnb bands from the 50s and 60s. I hear some of that melodic styling in Springsteen and in these guys.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • ledvedderman
    ledvedderman Posts: 7,762
    lexicondevil said:
    I think the Springsteen comparison for me is that obvious draw from rnb bands from the 50s and 60s. I hear some of that melodic styling in Springsteen and in these guys.
    Right on, man. I don’t think it’s a right or wrong issue. Any band that brings up a Bruce feeling for anyone is an awesome band in my mind. 
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  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,251
    ledvedderman said:
    lexicondevil said:
    I think the Springsteen comparison for me is that obvious draw from rnb bands from the 50s and 60s. I hear some of that melodic styling in Springsteen and in these guys.
    Right on, man. I don’t think it’s a right or wrong issue. Any band that brings up a Bruce feeling for anyone is an awesome band in my mind. 
    Totally agree.
    I need to try and catch them live. They are opening for Laura Jane Grace from Against Me. That would be a fun double bill.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    lexicondevil said:
    ledvedderman said:
    lexicondevil said:
    I think the Springsteen comparison for me is that obvious draw from rnb bands from the 50s and 60s. I hear some of that melodic styling in Springsteen and in these guys.
    Right on, man. I don’t think it’s a right or wrong issue. Any band that brings up a Bruce feeling for anyone is an awesome band in my mind. 
    Totally agree.
    I need to try and catch them live. They are opening for Laura Jane Grace from Against Me. That would be a fun double bill.

    Yeah definitely check them out if you can....looks like they're playing some pretty small places which makes it even better.  Laura Jane Grace solo album is pretty damn good too.
  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,251
    Indifference71 said:
    lexicondevil said:
    ledvedderman said:
    lexicondevil said:
    I think the Springsteen comparison for me is that obvious draw from rnb bands from the 50s and 60s. I hear some of that melodic styling in Springsteen and in these guys.
    Right on, man. I don’t think it’s a right or wrong issue. Any band that brings up a Bruce feeling for anyone is an awesome band in my mind. 
    Totally agree.
    I need to try and catch them live. They are opening for Laura Jane Grace from Against Me. That would be a fun double bill.

    Yeah definitely check them out if you can....looks like they're playing some pretty small places which makes it even better.  Laura Jane Grace solo album is pretty damn good too.
    Yes, that Laura Jane Grace record is a keeper, too. I guess we will see if I can drag my old ass out this Sunday. They are playing at a great small place in San Francisco called Bottom of the Hill. Perfect venue for this show.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA

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