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The Oral History of The Gaslight Anthem’s ‘The ’59 Sound’

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  1. Melody Bot Jun 13, 2018
    Melody Bot

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    Robert Mays, writing at The Ringer, has put together an oral history of The Gaslight Anthem’s The ’59 Sound:


    The intangible thing of “The ’59 Sound,” it didn’t mean anything about the ’50s. I didn’t imagine people banging on jukeboxes and Fonzie and all that. I’m not interested in any of that. To me, it reminded me of my grandmother and a time where simpler things were valued more. Friendships, relationships, and that kind of thing. There weren’t so many distractions. You didn’t have so many goals. Now, a kid grows up, and he could be anything. That’s great, but it’s also very daunting. Because which one of the anythings do you be?
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  2. paythetab Jun 13, 2018
    paythetab

    Chorus.FM Album Reviewer (Adam Grundy) Supporter

    This is a fantastic article! Thanks for posting
     
  3. Jason Tate Jun 13, 2018
    Jason Tate

    liner notes Staff Member

    God, this is so good.
     
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  4. AVanMill17 Jun 13, 2018
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    AVanMill17

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    That was such a great read. That album will always mean the world to me. Chills every time those vinyl crackles start at the beginning of "Great Expectations".
     
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  6. Joe4th Jun 13, 2018
    Joe4th

    Memories are nice, but that's all they are. Prestigious

    Incredible article. Paints such a vivid picture into the making of the album. Can’t wait until August to see them.
     
  7. Honeymagnolia Jun 13, 2018
    Honeymagnolia

    Regular Supporter

    Awesome article.

    Will always be a classic album for me.
     
  8. Former Planets Jun 13, 2018
    Former Planets

    Aaaachem!

    Listening to the new demo disc definitely makes me realize how much the production is essential to the timelessness of the album proper.
     
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  9. Craig Manning Jun 13, 2018
    Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    Loved every word of this.
     
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  10. Zip It Chris Jun 13, 2018
    Zip It Chris

    Be kind; everyone is on their own journey.

    Been listening to this all day since reading...the self awareness this band has is something I greatly respect, and there are some great quotes/advice for upcoming musicians to take from this.
     
  11. the rural juror Jun 13, 2018
    the rural juror

    carried in the arms of cheerleaders

    Modern classic indeed
     
  12. Phil507 Jun 13, 2018
    Phil507

    Resident NYC snob Supporter

    Also surprised to learn Flogging Molly has a gold record.
     
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  13. fredwordsmith Jun 13, 2018
    fredwordsmith

    Trusted Supporter

    This is a titanic piece. Mays is so good.
     
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  15. morken Jun 14, 2018
    morken

    Not everything means something, honey Supporter

    Best quote:

    Kyle Roggendorf (guitar tech/friend): I said to my wife, “I talked to Brian. Don’t freak out. Bruce is there.” And she goes, “What do I care? It’s not Jon Bon Jovi.”

    Fantastic read, I'm gonna blast '59 Sound all day today. It's been a while.
     
  16. CAC3 Jun 14, 2018
    CAC3

    Dog

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. I found the stuff about Brian and Bruce's relationship fascinating. How does all this press/love these guys are getting not lead to them blessing us with another album?
     
  17. simplejack Jun 14, 2018
    simplejack

    I wish I could say something but silence is fine.

    Blasting the record while reading this makes it even more incredible.
     
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  18. fredwordsmith Jun 14, 2018
    fredwordsmith

    Trusted Supporter

    It has to be Drunken Lullabies, right? That sold a fair number of copies.
     
  19. marsupial jones Jun 14, 2018
    marsupial jones

    make a bagel without the hole

    great read even though i never really got into this record. we really need more of these types of articles on things.
     
  20. Crisp X Jul 1, 2018
    Crisp X

    Don't stop looking at me Supporter

    Incredible read. I'll never forget their set at Reading 2009 as my introduction to them. I need to give this album a fresh listen because it's been way too long.