The Gaslight Anthem

So I logged onto Amazon today and in their recommendations, they threw me the band The Gaslight Anthem. Curious about the name, I clicked on it and started reading user reviews. Most called them a punk version of Bruce Springsteen with some Dropkick Murphys vibes so naturally I was interested. Listened to some samples and ordered the new one. Here's the title track "American Slang":




I definitely hear the Springsteen comparison on this track. I hear the Murphys comparison on others too. I'm anxious to hear this whole album.

Great band...great album...I hear a bit of early TOM PETTY's HEARTBREAKERS in the mix as well....

Yeah, from the samples I listened to, this band really doesn't sound like anything else I have. I hear a ton of influences but they seem to meld them all together to create something different.

Can't wait until it gets here.

nice song.

Good song and good band discovered them thanks to Classic Rock Magazine's free CD samplers they gave away with every issue

Nice to know other people have heard this band.

Every so often even I get tired of the glam/sleaze stuff I normally listen to and I need a change of pace. What I've heard of this band doesn't sound like anything else I have (the band Marah might be the closest but they're not punk at all).

Contrary to what some people here think, like most members here I'm always seeking out new things and expanding my listening horizons.

Not bad. Their promotion company send me some samples. Pretty good just not really my thing. Good for a change of pace though.

Bump. If you like them check out anthoer band their promotion company is pushing called "Mean Creek" They were recently voted the best band in Boston.

www.myspace.com/meancreek