Artist: Gaslight
Anthem
Bibliographic Info:
Gaslight Anthem. (2012). Handwritten [CD]. Mercury records.
Descriptive Summary:
11 songs (14 if you have the delux edition) of evocative, folksy, dancey indie rock that continues to cement Gaslight Anthem's reputation as a darling of fans and critics. This is the band's fourth album and first on their new label, Mercury records.
Evaluative comments with rating:
3/5 TVs - If your TV isn't working, throw this on and watch disappointment disappear.
If you're not completely tired of Bruce Springsteen and you have an Against Me!/Constantines sized hole in your heart, then the Gaslight Anthem might fill that right up. A lot more heartfelt than most commercially available indie rock, Handwritten certainly is a competent album of songs that mixes Americana, indie rock, and folk punk. Unfortunately for Handwritten, it all feels like it's been done before — and done better.
3/5 TVs - If your TV isn't working, throw this on and watch disappointment disappear.
If you're not completely tired of Bruce Springsteen and you have an Against Me!/Constantines sized hole in your heart, then the Gaslight Anthem might fill that right up. A lot more heartfelt than most commercially available indie rock, Handwritten certainly is a competent album of songs that mixes Americana, indie rock, and folk punk. Unfortunately for Handwritten, it all feels like it's been done before — and done better.
Suggested Audience
(age range): All ages
Readers’ advisory
notes:
Appeal factors: Thoughtful, gritty, lyrical, homespun
"Readalikes" aka Listenalikes: If I
Should Fall From Grace With God – The Pogues, Searching For A Former Clarity –
Against Me!, Tim - The Replacements, Never Ender – Hot
Water Music, Shine A Light - the Constantines, Pretty much anything by Bruce Springsteen ever but particularly Nebraska, Darkness on the Edge of Town, and Born to Run.
Booktalking hook(s):
What's not to like?
A favorite of Bruce Springsteen, features liner notes by author Nick Hornby (High Fidelity), the lead single "45" is featured in NHL '13 — there's little that doesn't cement this band as the flag barrier of honest, folksy rock.
What's not to like?
A favorite of Bruce Springsteen, features liner notes by author Nick Hornby (High Fidelity), the lead single "45" is featured in NHL '13 — there's little that doesn't cement this band as the flag barrier of honest, folksy rock.
Reason for inclusion:
Hilariously bad reviews piqued my interest, award winner, and the presence of a Nirvana cover (Sliver).
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