The Gaslight Anthem - History Books
4.8
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- Very entertaining and catching album
- Ten very different rock music stories
It is quite a while (and two breakups) ago, since we had the opportunity to listen to a new album by The Gaslight Anthem. The US-American band, which is blending several rock styles from folk to punk rock, has been absent since their previous album Get Hurt. That album, however, is dated as of August 2014. Now, they are back with a new record. History Books will become available on 27th October 2023. Here is my review.
The Gaslight Anthem – About The Artists
The Gaslight Anthem are a rock band, which was has been founded in 2006 in New Brusnwick, New Jersey. They broke up in 2015 and after a short appearance in 2018, they have reunited in March 2022. Lead singer and guitar player of the band is Brian Fallon. The other band members are Alex Rosamilia (guitar), Alex Levine (bass) and Benny Horowitz (drums). Already their second album, the 2008 release The ’59 Sound made it to the US charts and even had a golden record in the United Kingdom. Since their 2010 album American Slang, the quartet made it to into several Top 10 of North American and European charts. For example, their last album Get Hurt ws a Top 3 in Canada and Germany. Their 2012 song 45 topped the British rock charts.
The Gaslight Anthem – History Books – Track by Track
The ten track album lasts 40 minutes.
1. Spider Bites
The drumming of the opener feels like the ticking of a (slightly too fast) clock. The song starts very melodic with a slightly melancholic touch, but also presents a very rocking side in later section.
2. History Books (feat. Bruce Springsteen)
Okay, if “The Boss” is joining you for the title track of your album, you likely made it. The vocal collaboration of Brian Fallon and Bruce Springsteen indeed turns the second track to a very special listen. But it is also simply a good write which catches you during the listen.
3. Autumn
The third track goes for a darker, more groovy sound. Again, the ability of the band to create different kinds of atmosphere and guides you through the story of the song is lovely. On top of that, the usage of the different (not too many) instruments feels very precise
‘Cause I know someday it’s gonna be all over
No more Spring into Summertime
So can I hold you underneath October?
Black jeans in Autumn, leaves falling down
4. Positive Charge
Every song of this album spends a special mood and style to the whole set of tracks. Positive Charge is a straight rocker with a very melodic and a bit of kitschy chorus. How I’ve missed you, and feelin‘ good to be alive is the statement in the main part of the listen. Rough and gentle – these guys go for a perfect blending.
5. Michigan, 1975
After three previous single releases, Michigan, 1975 is a track which has not been released yet. Like in so many tracks of History Books, you start listening to it – and step by step you slip into the story of the song. You feel the emotions, you enjoy becoming part of the stories of the album. The slow style of this fifth song feels mystical and thus fascinating.
6. Little Fires
The last single release of this album, Little Fires, is rather a big rock firework. While other tracks have also some melancholic character, this track is perfectly made to sing with the band and have a good time. Great rock party track, which will definitely be a great one on the upcoming European tour (see below).
7. The Weatherman
Even though there is a nice folk touch in the song, it is about The Weatherman and not The Wellerman. A great song to raise your beer and sway and sing – despite the song’s general topic and atmosphere.
8. Empires
These four and a half minutes take the role of a rather slow and dignified song. I would not call it a ballad, but it is a great song to dream into the story and feel the emotions told by Brian Fallon.
9. I Live In The Room Above Her
The second last song is driven by rather dark and rich guitar and bass sounds. The sound feels to perfectly match early 2010’s albums of the band and might thus have the potential becoming a fan favorite.
10. A Lifetime Of Preludes
These final three minutes come with a lovely strumming farewell track. There is a lot of folk and Americana in A Lifetime Of Preludes, which is overall a rather calm song. Nice one.
The Gaslight Anthem – History Books – Spotify
Here is the album on Spotify:
The Gaslight Anthem – History Books – My View
Wow, these History Books are indeed a lovely book of ten different, but very catching stories. The Gaslight Anthem make you feel their songs from the very beginning of the album to its very end. This leads to an amazing experience. Hope that this time, the band is having a more solid and longer-lasting future. It is just too good to listen to their music.
The Gaslight Anthem – UK/EU Tour 2024
In early 2023, the band will also be on stage on several spots all over Europe. Feels like a good opportunity to rock with them. In addition, some festival appearances for summer 2024 are already confirmed
| We 06.03.2024 | Stockholm (Sweden) – The Annex | |
| Th 07.03.2024 | Oslo (Norway) – Sentrum Scene | |
| Sa 09.03.2024 | Copenhagen (Denmark) – Gray Hall | |
| Mo 11.03.2024 | Berlin (Germany) – Columbiahalle | |
| Tu 12.03.2024 | Wiesbaden – Schlachthof | |
| Th 14.03.2024 | Brussels (Belgium) – Ancienne Belgique | |
| Fr 15.03.2024 | Cologne (Germany) – Palladium | |
| Sa 16.03.2024 | Utrecht (Netherlands) – TivoliVredenburg | |
| Mo 18.03.2024 | Glasgow (United Kingdom) – Academy | |
| Fr 22.03.2024 | Manchester – O2 Apollo | |
| Sa 23.03.2024 | Wolverhampton – Civic Hall | |
| Mo 25.03.2024 | London – Roundhouse | |
| Tu 26.03.2024 | London – Roundhouse | |
| Fr 29.03.2024 | Dublin (Ireland) – 3Olympia Theatre | |
| Fr 21.06.2024 – Su 23.06.2024 |
Scheeßel (Germany) – Hurricane Festival | |
| Fr 21.06.2024 – Su 23.06.2024 |
Neuhausen ob Eck – Southside Festival | |
| We 10.07.2024 | Nottingham (United Kingdom) – Rock City | |
| Th 11.07.2024 | Cheltenham – 2000 Trees Festival |
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The Nude Party – Midnight Manor
A band which has been named based on their nudist colony background feels to be a promising basis for a ...
Kansas – The Absence of Presence
Whenever big names of the music business release new music, there are two scenarios: they either still do great music ...
Donna Missal – Lighter
While scanning the album releases as of 10th July 2020, I ran into Lighter by Donna Missal. I have to admit ...
Bob Dylan – Rough and Rowdy Ways
Not just due to being the only popular music artist who ever received the Nobel Prize in Literature, Bob Dylan ...
Steve Earle & The Dukes – Ghosts of West Virginia
Steve Earle is definitely one of the big names in music in general. The country and folk artist had very ...
Dramarama – Color TV
If you are running out of albums to be reviewed as so many releases are postponed due to Covid-19, this ...
Joe Satriani – Shapeshifting
It is really tough to select the right achievement to describe Joe Satriani's career in one fact. Over ten million ...
Heinz Rudolf Kunze – Der Wahrheit die Ehre
Heinz Rudolf Kunze is one of the biggest songwriters and rock musicians in Germany. Already in the 1980s, he had ...
Richard Marx – Limitless
It was 1989 when Richard Marx was Right Here Waiting For You and gave a musical promise of love which touched ...
Richie Kotzen – 50 for 50
What does a musician give himself best as a birthday present? Richie Kotzen went for a new album on 3rd ...
DeWolff – Tascam Tapes
10th January 2020 had a couple of interesting album releases. DeWolff from the Netherlands are playing an interesting mix of ...
Travel Postings – New York
Here are all my Travel postings related to New York (city):
NHL Schedule 2024-25 – My Suggested Trips
The same procedure as every year. The day when the NHL is releasing their match schedule for the upcoming season ...
Hampton Inn Manhattan – Madison Square Garden Area
Hotel pricing in New York is weird. It is very hard to spot a reasonable place for 250 USD per ...
The Ride NYC
The Ride NYC is a very fancy combination of exploring New York City - at least regarding their marketing. They ...
The NY Sightseeing Pass or the New York Pass by Go City – Which One is better?
The still rather cheap flight prices from Europe to New York City are tempting. However, if you book too early, ...
LIC Hotel (New York / Queens)
Hotel prices in the USA are getting more and more ridiculous and this require to go for some strategy and ...
Museum at Eldridge Street (New York)
There are several signs of Jewish culture in New York City, indeed. One of the most prominent ones is indeed ...
Museum of Broadway
The Broadway is one of the key global centers for theatrical entertainment. With all the tourist attractions New York City ...
Riding the Pennsylvanian Train (Business Class) from New York to Pittsburgh
If you solely take the ease of traveling as a criteria, I definitely took the wrong choice in regards of ...
Asiatic Hotel Flushing (New York City)
Nowadays, you should definitely do one thing before you head to New York City as a tourist and explore the ...
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Especially as a German aviation enthusiast, being on board of an aircraft carrier is just a cool experience again and ...
NHL Schedule 2023-24 released – Here are my suggested Trips
Last week, the NHL released their schedule for the 2023-24 season. This typically means a bunch of work to me, ...
Museum of Jewish Heritage
The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City also calls itself A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Even though I ...
Nickelodeon Universe American Dream (East Rutherford NJ)
When my wife and I headed to American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, we just aimed to enjoy the view ...
American Airlines / British Airways Soho Lounge New York JFK Terminal 8
My March 2023 flights to some Pittsburgh Penguins matches had a nice highlight from an aviation point as well. For ...
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Central Park South – Midtown West
After staying at the Conrad New York Midtown for two nights, my wife and I went for a more economic ...
Dream Wheel NJ
Manhattan offers a lot of skyscraper platforms to enjoy the view of New York City. Some of them are or ...
Singapore Airlines A380 Premium Economy
Even though one of my early Flyctory.com posts was about my B777 Singapore Airlines First Class experience, it took me ...
Angry Birds Mini Golf (American Dream, East Rutherford NJ)
When did Finnish game designer Jaakko Iisalo and Roivo Entertainment have a first feeling that their Angry Birds will become ...
Madame Tussauds New York
While Madame Tussauds London is the heart of the wax museum empire, their outlet in Manhattan is likely not less ...
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Rockefeller Center is an iconic place in New York City - not only before Christmas, when they put up the ...
Hampton Inn @Aviation Plaza Linden (New Jersey)
Even though it nominally was the lowest standard hotel of my short trip, I was really looking forward to the ...
Carlo’s Bakery Hoboken NJ – The Heart of a Cake Empire (Pictured Story)
Once upon a time there was an above-average bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, right on the opposite site of the ...
Edge NYC Observation Deck
Manhattan is somehow the ultimate and maybe best known skyline in the world. Not too surprisingly that all around New ...
Conrad New York Midtown
Starting a short trip to New York in style: Majorly due to the great location next to Carnegie Hall, my ...
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience (New York City)
Being in a room full of projections of pictures painted by Monet of Van Gogh became a global attraction. It ...
American Airlines Admirals Club New York LaGuardia (LGA)
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is not regarded to be the nicest way of air traveling in and around the ...
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Long Island City
For the very first night of my Weird Al Yankovic trip in April 2022, I needed to have a reasonably ...
Kicking Off The Weird Al Yankovic Tour 2022 (Day 6/7, 30.4./1.5.2022)
The last entry of my (multi-day) trip reports is typically a bit of boring. Getting to the airport, flying back ...
Kicking Off The Weird Al Yankovic Tour 2022 (Day 1, 25.4.2022)
First day of my Weird Al trip in April 2022. I was initially even thinking about merging it with Day ...
Kicking Off The Weird Al Yankovic Tour 2022 (Preview)
Sharing my travel experience following Weird Al Yankovic on tour in North America is somehow traditional on Flyctory.com. Even though ...
Adria Hotel & Conference Center (Queens, NY)
The very first night of my Pittsburgh Penguins trip in March 2022 lead me to New York City. Finally, my ...
Watching the New York Islanders at UBS Arena
Already right on the very first day of my Pittsburgh Penguins trip in March 2022, I visited the new home ...
Following The Pittsburgh Penguins in March 2022 (Day 2, 11th March 2022)
Day 2 was just so exciting to me: the first time being back in Pittsburgh since two and a half ...
Following The Pittsburgh Penguins in March 2022 (Day 1, 10th March 2022)
Time to see my hockey team again! The first day of my Pittsburgh Penguins trip to the States did not ...
Following The Pittsburgh Penguins in March 2022 (Preview)
Two years without visiting the United States are about to come to an end: in March 2022, I had planned ...
American Airlines Flagship Lounge New York JFK (now: Greenwich Lounge)
I have to admit that American Airlines Admiral Club Lounges are not really my favorite place. Some are functional, some ...
Weird Al & Grass Court Tennis 2019 (Day 5/6 – 21st/22nd July 2019)
After two days of Weird Al Yankovic concerts and a memorable Day 4 with my sports idol Leander Paes and ...
Weird Al & Grass Court Tennis 2019 (Day 1 – 17th July 2019)
The first entry of a trip report is typically full of stories about airports, airlines and flying. My trip to ...
Gulliver’s Gate – a Miniature World at Times Square
Can you imagine what the highest-rated attraction in Germany, according to Tripadvisor, is? Cologne Cathedral? Wrong! Neuschwanstein Castle! No! And ...
John Hotel (Flushing, New York City)
After I had to book another hotel right across the street for the first night to get a low airfare, ...
Visiting the US Open 2018
Many of you might watch the Tennis US Open at Flushing Meadows on TV. Some take-outs like interviews on the ...
BA 1 – British Airways’ Most Exclusive Intercontinental Experience
British Airways flight BA 1 has always been on my bucket list. The very special connection between London and New ...
Flying LOT Premium Class
On my Easter trip with Sarah, we had the opportunity to test Polish LOT's Premium Class, their interpretation of Premium ...