"Fifty Nine Sound" is the acclaimed second studio album by The Gaslight Anthem, released in 2008 on CD format by SIDE ONE DUMMY. This record captures a unique blend of punk rock energy and heartfelt Americana storytelling, featuring anthemic tracks like "Great Expectations," "Old White Lincoln," and the title song "The '59 Sound." The Gaslight Anthem, hailing from New Jersey, have been praised for their evocative lyrics and powerful melodies that draw inspiration from Bruce Springsteen while forging their own distinct sound. With this album, they broke into mainstream recognition and earned critical acclaim worldwide. SIDE ONE DUMMY is a respected independent label known for supporting innovative artists within punk, alternative rock, and indie scenes; they've helped launch numerous influential acts over the years.
Given that so many bands have exploded in the recognition stakes with their third album. It is only natural that plenty of searching has evidently bee...
Nick Robbins - 26/Jun/2009
By now most people will have heard a song, or some of the recent press buzz about The Gaslight Anthem. If you have heard any of their music, chances a...
Dave Adair - 09/Jun/2009
New Brunswick?s best, The Gaslight Anthem are going to continue to cause people to flit between Bruce Springsteen and Ryan Adams comparisons.This saun...
Tom Breihan - 25/Nov/2008
Here's Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon on "Old White Lincoln": "I always dreamed of classic cars and movie screens and trying to find some way t...
Nate Adams - 26/Aug/2008
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Don Yates - 29/Jul/2008
The 2nd album from this New Jersey band is an even more convincing blend of anthemic punk and Springsteen classic-rock that's loaded with surging, epi...