Album Review

The Gaslight Anthem – Great Expectations

7th Mar 2009

Up tempo rock with a country blues taint that builds up into a hurried and catchy chorus, is going to continue the upward trend in the momentum of these New Brunswick melody rockers.

A yearning Bruce Springsteen tug attaches to the vocal strut of Brian Fallon, as another commercial goblet is plucked from the treasure chest that is last year’s 2nd album, ‘The 59 Sound’.

An earthy acoustic jaunt, ‘Miles Davis & The Cool’, bears out Fallon’s duskier side and his vocals have a more protracted feel to draw out nostalgia and reflection.

The Gaslight Anthem has managed to adopt a style that sees them suitable for features in both indie and rock media forums. They are an A&R dude’s dream.