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The Gaslight Anthem's The '59 Sound is most successful when it delivers driving, anthemic, Springsteenian jams, perfectly exemplified in songs such as "Miles Davis & The Cool", "The '59 Sound", and "High Lonesome". The album's masterpiece might be "Here's Looking at You, Kid" - a slow-burner that captures the essence of lost love with remarkable poignance - but it's the rock n roll that sets this album alight.
Determined, upbeat and catchy, "Great Expectations" is a strong opener, while "Old White Lincoln" boasts one of the catchiest choruses on the album, as Fallon sings "You and your high top sneakers and your sailor tattoos / Your old '55 that you drove through the roof" over the backing "Ooohs".
Some listeners may find the tracks all too similar for their liking, as they tend to share a certain lustre. However, the hooks are there from start to finish, so if that's your bag, get on board, because you're not going to find a better rock n roll release to satiate your Born To Run cravings for a while.
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Album Rating: 3.5
rules
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Definitely needs a rewrite, but you've convinced me to pick this up.
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Yeah, wrote this during the half hour before the Sweden v Germany quarterfinal olympic match came on o/.
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Who won?
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Half time. 0-0. HEJA SVERIGE.
After you've listened to the stream of this, tell me what you think.
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For sure, man. I've been told time after time to listen to these dewdz.
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I've been addicted to this since it leaked.
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great review, and i totally agree with it, although your idea of this "taking critics by surprise" is a little unfounded, as there's been a ridiculous amount of hype behind these guys in both the press and on the internet (practically the whole userbase at punknews.org has been furiously whacking over this band for a good year now, and kerrang put them on the cover without any prior mention in the magazine). still, one of the few bands who deserve said hype.
review gets my vote for sure, and i might actually review this myself soon, after a few more listens. it's currently bordering on a 5 for me, i figure a week or two of further listens will decide...
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review is swell
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
I actually had no idea about the hype, grimbo, although I'd heard about the Kerrang cover but wasn't sure if it was true. I figure this'll probably get up to a 4.5 for personal enjoyment within a week or two.
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This is too damn catchy!
| | | Album Rating: 4.0
Pretty great after a listen.
| | | Album Rating: 4.0
grimbo, I'd like to read a review by you on this one. This rating is likely to go up. This and The Loved Ones' Build and Burn are reviving pop punk / rock for me.
| | | Album Rating: 4.0
This is some good stuff. I enjoy Sink or Swim a little more at this point but that could change after more listens.
| | | Album Rating: 3.5
Initially, I was still favouring Sink or Swim but after a few more listens this really grew on me. Just wait.
| | | Album Rating: 4.0
I'll take it over Sink or Swim so far.
| | | Album Rating: 5.0
wicked good album. i love new jersey right now.
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I was thinking of reviewing this after i listened to the stream a few times a couple of days ago, but i dont think i like the album enough to do so. To me its an average pop-rock record with a few really good songs (especially Old White Lincoln and Ferris Wheel), and a load more average ones that sound very similar. It has quite a cool 50s vibe to the sound which i like, but i think in the end theres too much reverb on everything. Overall, its quite good but not great in my opinion. I saw them on the front of Kerrang the other day, and though I was surprised I can see why, its accessible catchy music that non-metalhead Kerrang readers will like.This Message Edited On 08.18.08
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Fair enough but I think the reverb is essential in putting across that cool 50s vibe you were talking about and, at least for me, it doesn't get overwhelming.
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I enjoyed Sink or Swim so I'll check this out. Great review too.
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