Real quick post about the Gaslight Anthem show I went to last night at Rams Head Live...
Show was a lot of fun. Crowd was good, nothing really to complain about the set list minus only a few "Sink or Swim" songs. Here's the set list from what I remember in no order:
American Slang
Stay Lucky
Bring It On
Diamond Church Street Choir
Queen of Lower Chelsea
Boxer
Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts
Boomboxes and Dictionaries
1930
I'da Called Your Woody, Joe
Angry Johnny and the Radio
Great Expectations (original closing)
The '59 Sound
Old White Lincoln
High Lonesome (Opener)
Film Noir
Miles Davis & The Cool
The Patient Ferris Wheel
Casanova, Baby! (Original Encore)
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Here's Looking At You, Kid
The Backseat (Encore Closer)
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
#11: The Gaslight Anthem
But I used to wait at the diner a million nights without her, praying she won't cancel again tonightJust shy of the top 10 is The Gaslight Anthem. Listen to them.
Wiki Says: The Gaslight Anthem are an American folk punk band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, consisting of Brian Fallon (lead vocals, guitar), Alex Rosamilia (guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Benny Horowitz (drums, percussion, tambourine). They released their first album, Sink or Swim, on XOXO Records in May 2007, and their second album, The '59 Sound, on SideOneDummy Records in August 2008. The band's third album, American Slang, was released on June 15, 2010.
Romo Says: Gaslight Anthem has drawn numerous comparisons to Bruce Springsteen, and it's pretty obvious why, particularly on the album The '59 Sound. In December 2008, eMusic named The '59 Sound the best album of 2008. NME rated it as the 47th best album of the year. The title track was number 62 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008.
In July 2009, following Bruce Springsteen's guest appearances with the band at Glastonbury and Hyde Park, sales of the album increased by 200%.
Discovery: Sink or Swim (2007) - Favorite album all time #21
The '59 Sound (2008) - Favorite album all time #6
American Slang (2010)
Other Releases: Senor and the Queen (2008)
All Aboard! A Tribute to Johnny Cash (2008)
Favorite Songs: 15. 1930
14. We Came to Dance
13. We're Getting a Divorce, You Keep the Diner
12. Red At Night
11. Casanova, Baby!
10. Angry Johnny and the Radio
9. Say I Won't (Recognize) (Favorite song all time #100)
8. The Backseat (Favorite song all time #91)
7. Here's Looking At You, Kid (#73)
6. Drive (#56)
5. I'da Called You Woody, Joe (#52)
4. High Lonesome (#41)
3. The Patient Ferris Wheel (#35)
2. The '59 Sound (#24)
1. Great Expectations (#11)
Years Active: 2005-Present
Seen Live: 3 times
November 2008-Baltimore, MD
May 2009-Towson, MD
September 2009-Washington, DC
September 2010-Baltimore, MD (will hopefully be going)
The Gaslight Anthem keep getting bigger and bigger. My friend Tommy saw them in a basement show and now 2 years later they're selling out every place they play. I was disappointed by "American Slang", but that's mostly because of how high I regard their first two albums. I'm glad they're still on Side One Dummy records, and I hope they do very well while sticking to their punk roots.
Up Next: The top 10 kicks off with the last band on this list I've never seen live
Friday, October 23, 2009
ALCS Game 5 and Gaslight Anthem
So two big events last night, I guess I'll start with the Yankees so I can end on a happy note when talking about Gaslight.
I did not watch the game as I was at the concert in DC. I want to thank Romo, Vida, Andrew, Rob, my mom, and the 3 people around me at the show for all the updates. Even though the game did not go so well, it was nice to know at least.
Since I didn't watch it, I can only weigh in so much. Marte sucks and I hate him and it was a horrible signing, I've been saying this since they resigned him because he sucked last year. Hughes is better than that. Rivera is once again amazing. As for the offense, despite a big comeback it was horrible. Yes they scored 6 runs, but all in one inning. If they want to beat Saunders tomorrow they need to pile on the runs right away and give Pettitte the support. I'm not convinced this series is near over yet.
Now to recap the Gaslight show. It was at the 9:30 club in DC, which is a really nice venue. The first opening band, The Measure (or something like that) was a not too great pop-punk band from Jersey, they were whatever. Then The Loved Ones came on, and put on a great show. Murder By Death was a really cool cow-punk band from Indiana and was really good. Then....Gaslight Anthem.
They were much better than when I saw them last may, or at least their set list was better. In no order they played:
I did not watch the game as I was at the concert in DC. I want to thank Romo, Vida, Andrew, Rob, my mom, and the 3 people around me at the show for all the updates. Even though the game did not go so well, it was nice to know at least.
Since I didn't watch it, I can only weigh in so much. Marte sucks and I hate him and it was a horrible signing, I've been saying this since they resigned him because he sucked last year. Hughes is better than that. Rivera is once again amazing. As for the offense, despite a big comeback it was horrible. Yes they scored 6 runs, but all in one inning. If they want to beat Saunders tomorrow they need to pile on the runs right away and give Pettitte the support. I'm not convinced this series is near over yet.
Now to recap the Gaslight show. It was at the 9:30 club in DC, which is a really nice venue. The first opening band, The Measure (or something like that) was a not too great pop-punk band from Jersey, they were whatever. Then The Loved Ones came on, and put on a great show. Murder By Death was a really cool cow-punk band from Indiana and was really good. Then....Gaslight Anthem.
They were much better than when I saw them last may, or at least their set list was better. In no order they played:
- Wherefore Arth Thou, Elvis?
- Say I won't (Recognize)-Last song of the night
- Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts
- Wooderson
- We Came To Dance
- 1930-First Encore Song
- Navesink Banks
- Angry Johnny and the Radio
- Drive
- Great Expectations
- The 59' Sound
- Old White Lincoln
- High Lonesome-Opener
- Film Noir
- Miles Davis & the Cool
- Patient Ferris Wheel
- Casanova, Baby!
- Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
- Here's Looking at You, Kid
- Backseats-First ending song
- Trusty Chords-Hot Water Music cover
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Top 21 Albums, 6-2
Almost at the end of the countdown, here are my favorite albums, 6 through 2. Tomorrow's post will be devoted entirely to number one. (21-17) (16-12) (11-7)
6: "The '59 Sound" by The Gaslight Anthem (2008). The second release by New Jersey's The Gaslight Anthem has launched them into the mainstream with performances on Conan, Letterman, and a show in London With Bruce Springsteen. Speaking of Bruce, if you like him you will LOVE this album. Of all the albums on this list, this is probably the one I recommend most. Every song is great. Live they're amazing. The band is getting huge. Really no reason not to try them out. They do an amazing job to combine blues, rock, and punk, and on top of that, the songs are all amazingly written. If punk is what you're into, then I'd say check out their older release, "Sink or Swim" as that has more of a punk sound. However, "The '59 Sound) is just amazing with every listen.
Favorite Song: "Great Expectations"
5: "Progress" by the Rx Bandits (2001). The last ska-heavy album by the Rx Bandits is essentially flawless. Every song is filled with emotions; passion, anger, love. Rx does a great job singing their political voices, spreading their message of peace and love. Even though this sound of Rx doesn't exist much these days, "Progress" songs still get their fair share of live play and still are great. A lot of bands don't properly use their music to speak their minds. "Progress" does nothing but that. Songs about war, violence, dependence on technology, downfall of society, drugs...you name it, Rx addresses it. Even if you don't agree with their politics, you can't deny at least thinking about what the band is talking about, especially in the line, "When was the last time you looked up, gazed upon a shopping mall and said 'how beautiful'?"
Favorite Song: "Analog Boy"
4: "Somewhere in the Between" by Streetlight Manifesto (2007). The long awaited second original release by Streetlight was instantly one of my favorite albums. Hell, I loved it when I got two songs of a sampler split with the Voodoo Glow Skulls, and the other 8 tracks soon joined in on being amazing. Tomas once again writes amazing songs with rocking guitars. The horns are great, perfectly fitting on every track. Nothing on this album rubs me the wrong way. I've always defended Streetlight's excellence by saying that they have to write music for eight parts (vocals, guitar, bass, drums, tenor sax, bari sax, trombone, and trumpet) and get them to blend perfectly....for 10 songs in the case....spanning just under 45 minutes. They do that perfectly, all the songs are just great. They're very energetic, and never disappoint.
Favorite Song: "Down, Down, Down To Mephisto's Cafe"
3: "Everything Goes Numb" by Streetlight Manifesto (2003). Yes, I know that there are two Streetlight albums in a row, something that usually would bother my inner OCD. But here is why: the albums are essentially tied in my mind. The reason I rank their debut album higher is because "Everything Goes Numb" has 12 songs, "Somewhere in the Between" only has 10. That's the only reason, there is more to love. Now time to discuss the album itself. Wow. I'm sure back when it was released people we not sure that Streetlight could compare to what Catch 22 had done but boy do they ever. Great, fast, intense songs, amazing from start to finish. I probably love this album (and Streetlight for that matter) because of how well they play fast music. Its hard to understand many of the lyrics, but once you know what they are boy are they something special. Like I said, this album couldn't be closer in my heart to "Somewhere in the Between", so everything I praised that for I also feel for "Everything Went Numb". From the opening saxes to the closing note, this album is just something very special.
Favorite Song: "The Big Sleep"
2: Destruction by Definition" by The Suicide Machines (1996). I don't think a band can release a better debut album than The Suicide Machines did back 96 with "Destruction by Definition". I won't waste any time saying why I love it: It is the perfect mix of punk, hardcore, and ska...which is what TSM did best in their active years. If you claim you don't like ska, maybe this an album for you. Only two tracks use horns, so it plays more to the guitar beats element of ska rather than through the use of horns. Doing this allows the band to transition the three genres mentioned above so easily. Most people actually know a song from this album and might not even know it. "New Girl", track one, was featured in "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (one)", and that song does a great job of representing the sound featured throughout the whole album. From "New Girl" to the cover of Minor Threat's "I Don't Want to Hear It", there isn't a bad song. There isn't a boring song. There isn't a slow song. There isn't a quiet song. Most importantly, there isn't a band song. Despite sounding so good, you still get the feeling listening to it that it was written by kids (well, in their early 20's), which makes the album feel so much fun. "Destruction by Definition" was been in the #2 CD slot in my car since I've been driving it, and it doesn't look like it'll get bumped from there any time soon.
Favorite Song: "Hey Ska"
6: "The '59 Sound" by The Gaslight Anthem (2008). The second release by New Jersey's The Gaslight Anthem has launched them into the mainstream with performances on Conan, Letterman, and a show in London With Bruce Springsteen. Speaking of Bruce, if you like him you will LOVE this album. Of all the albums on this list, this is probably the one I recommend most. Every song is great. Live they're amazing. The band is getting huge. Really no reason not to try them out. They do an amazing job to combine blues, rock, and punk, and on top of that, the songs are all amazingly written. If punk is what you're into, then I'd say check out their older release, "Sink or Swim" as that has more of a punk sound. However, "The '59 Sound) is just amazing with every listen.
Favorite Song: "Great Expectations"
5: "Progress" by the Rx Bandits (2001). The last ska-heavy album by the Rx Bandits is essentially flawless. Every song is filled with emotions; passion, anger, love. Rx does a great job singing their political voices, spreading their message of peace and love. Even though this sound of Rx doesn't exist much these days, "Progress" songs still get their fair share of live play and still are great. A lot of bands don't properly use their music to speak their minds. "Progress" does nothing but that. Songs about war, violence, dependence on technology, downfall of society, drugs...you name it, Rx addresses it. Even if you don't agree with their politics, you can't deny at least thinking about what the band is talking about, especially in the line, "When was the last time you looked up, gazed upon a shopping mall and said 'how beautiful'?"
Favorite Song: "Analog Boy"
4: "Somewhere in the Between" by Streetlight Manifesto (2007). The long awaited second original release by Streetlight was instantly one of my favorite albums. Hell, I loved it when I got two songs of a sampler split with the Voodoo Glow Skulls, and the other 8 tracks soon joined in on being amazing. Tomas once again writes amazing songs with rocking guitars. The horns are great, perfectly fitting on every track. Nothing on this album rubs me the wrong way. I've always defended Streetlight's excellence by saying that they have to write music for eight parts (vocals, guitar, bass, drums, tenor sax, bari sax, trombone, and trumpet) and get them to blend perfectly....for 10 songs in the case....spanning just under 45 minutes. They do that perfectly, all the songs are just great. They're very energetic, and never disappoint.
Favorite Song: "Down, Down, Down To Mephisto's Cafe"
3: "Everything Goes Numb" by Streetlight Manifesto (2003). Yes, I know that there are two Streetlight albums in a row, something that usually would bother my inner OCD. But here is why: the albums are essentially tied in my mind. The reason I rank their debut album higher is because "Everything Goes Numb" has 12 songs, "Somewhere in the Between" only has 10. That's the only reason, there is more to love. Now time to discuss the album itself. Wow. I'm sure back when it was released people we not sure that Streetlight could compare to what Catch 22 had done but boy do they ever. Great, fast, intense songs, amazing from start to finish. I probably love this album (and Streetlight for that matter) because of how well they play fast music. Its hard to understand many of the lyrics, but once you know what they are boy are they something special. Like I said, this album couldn't be closer in my heart to "Somewhere in the Between", so everything I praised that for I also feel for "Everything Went Numb". From the opening saxes to the closing note, this album is just something very special.
Favorite Song: "The Big Sleep"
2: Destruction by Definition" by The Suicide Machines (1996). I don't think a band can release a better debut album than The Suicide Machines did back 96 with "Destruction by Definition". I won't waste any time saying why I love it: It is the perfect mix of punk, hardcore, and ska...which is what TSM did best in their active years. If you claim you don't like ska, maybe this an album for you. Only two tracks use horns, so it plays more to the guitar beats element of ska rather than through the use of horns. Doing this allows the band to transition the three genres mentioned above so easily. Most people actually know a song from this album and might not even know it. "New Girl", track one, was featured in "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (one)", and that song does a great job of representing the sound featured throughout the whole album. From "New Girl" to the cover of Minor Threat's "I Don't Want to Hear It", there isn't a bad song. There isn't a boring song. There isn't a slow song. There isn't a quiet song. Most importantly, there isn't a band song. Despite sounding so good, you still get the feeling listening to it that it was written by kids (well, in their early 20's), which makes the album feel so much fun. "Destruction by Definition" was been in the #2 CD slot in my car since I've been driving it, and it doesn't look like it'll get bumped from there any time soon.
Favorite Song: "Hey Ska"
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