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Thin Lips – “Gaslight Anthem (The Song Not The Band)”

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Jul 9, 2018.

  1. Melody Bot Jul 9, 2018
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  2. EntryLevelTank Jul 9, 2018
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    Well, this got me really excited and really disappointed very quickly.
     
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  3. DannyZach Jul 9, 2018
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    Haha same
     
  4. brothemighty Jul 9, 2018
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    I wonder if TGA regret their name at all now that the term "gaslight" has taken on a widespread negative connotation in verb form
     
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  6. .K. Jul 9, 2018
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    They picked their name for a good reason and I like it.
     
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  7. Saephon Jul 10, 2018
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    That definition came long before the band. I'm pretty sure they knew what they were doing.
     
  8. Jason Tate Jul 10, 2018
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    It comes from The Gaslight Cafe in New York, a very famous venue where some of the greatest artists of all time would play.
     
  9. .K. Jul 10, 2018
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    I feel like it was a setting for a scene in Inside Lleywn Davis or something like that. I think it’s a nice tribute to artists they admire like Dylan who played the venue.

    I kinda find this song title a little strange, as in to get clicks for plays because of the band name. Could be wrong though. It’s not a big deal. Either way and I will never give this band a listen because they are not for me.
     
  10. brothemighty Jul 10, 2018
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    Of course. But it wasn't in the popular lexicon until very recently