The Gaslight Anthem   History Books
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Release Date: 2023
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3.0 goodAntonius | March 17th 24

Following a hiatus that spanned almost a decade which has barely made any difference to their sound, the band picks up where they left off. History Books is the second album I have listened from the New Jerseyers and similar to Handwritten it contains some nice rockers with soul-searching lyrics and pleasant rhythms. A collection of introspective, melancholic songs about hurt and hope, History Books is not a memorable album for me but nevertheless a sympathetic one. Recommendations: "History Books", "Little Fires", The Weatherman".r

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4.0 excellentgrandbazaar | December 22nd 23

History Books is greater than what I was expecting after a 9 year Hiatus. An all around great listen. Love Alex's leads and solos they are so melodic yet so earnest. I can so relate to Positive Charge's lyrics that the song made me tear up so bad. It's a little bit of everything fans of the band love.

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2.8 goodErwann S. EMERITUS | December 11th 23

woah this must sound like boomer muzak to all the zoomers. The punkier cuts fortunately bring some energy to an otherwise aight-but-safe release.

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