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My Life In 35 Songs, Track 22: “Handwritten” by The Gaslight Anthem • Page 2

Discussion in 'Article Discussion' started by Melody Bot, Aug 19, 2025.

  1. VanderlyleCrybaby

    Regular Supporter

    Yeah I adore history books but I usually skip the last song, I think ending it with a banger would make it a perfect album
     
  2. VanderlyleCrybaby

    Regular Supporter

    Totally!
     
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  3. VanderlyleCrybaby

    Regular Supporter

    Uh Mulholland drive and keepsake are insanely great. Have you never had your heart broken or had issues with your parents? lol
     
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  4. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    Not bad at all!

    I also just think a couple of those ballads near the end sound pretty similar.
     
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  5. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    "Keepsake" really rips live, too. One of my favorites.
     
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  6. JRGComedy

    Trusted Supporter

    Too Much Blood is just a better Stray Paper
     
  7. Leftandleaving

    I will be okay. everything Supporter

    The lyrics are fine I just think both songs are pretty boring musically
     
  8. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    And both are inferior versions of "Handwritten."
     
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  9. JRGComedy

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    This is my favorite TGA album for sure and I wish they had returned to the Brendan O’Brien well while the money was available.
     
  10. Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    I agree with this. Big ass, expensive rock records are so rare now that I’m all for bands spending that bag whenever they can get a label to give it to them.
     
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  11. Pepetito

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    In my top 5 most listened to albums of all time. I adore this album.
     
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  12. Pepetito

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    Counterpoint: Too much blood is meh and Stray Paper slays.