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Elsie
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

  • Artist(s): Ian Perkins, Brian Fallon
  • Summary: The debut side project for Gaslight Anthem lead singer Brian Fallon also features his guitar tech, Ian Perkins.
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  • Record Label: Side One Dummy
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter
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Pour yourself a drink I'll sing you a song Don't worry about the money, honey I got a tab a mile long Bathe me up in light Call me when you drown I... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Sep 22, 2011
    99
    This is the best record released so far this year, and there very likely will not be one that can top it.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    Sep 22, 2011
    90
    Elsie is nostalgic, contemplative, and persistent; it's also one of 2011's best.
  3. Alternative Press
    Sep 27, 2011
    90
    Perfect for night drives on long, winding roads. [Oct 2011, p.107]
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  4. BBC Music
    Sep 22, 2011
    80
    It's a beautiful end to a touching, tragic album.
  5. Beats Per Minute
    Sep 22, 2011
    77
    While a more harder-edged and rougher sound certainly could have upped the ante a bit and helped the songwriting talents of Brian Fallon reach a wider audience that would most likely have required an entirely new band, and this is after all "only" a side-project--but it's a very fine one, worthy of attention from both newcomers and already converted.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Sep 22, 2011
    70
    While this is sometimes just a soft focus version of Gaslight's bruised romanticism, his weathered tenderness makes it stick.
  7. American Songwriter
    Sep 22, 2011
    30
    Elsie sounds like a step down from his Gaslight Anthem fare, lacking the emotional and regional details that make that band's songs sound so lived in.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. highkingnm
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    I will start by saying exactly what I need to say to summarise the record. Not a wrong note on it. Huge the Gaslight Anthem fan here and II will start by saying exactly what I need to say to summarise the record. Not a wrong note on it. Huge the Gaslight Anthem fan here and I will hands down say this beats all TGA stuff. Probably my third favourite album of all time. Beautiful and passionate, a must hear.… Expand
  2. Bax52uk
    Sep 28, 2011
    10
    A fantastic album. I love Gaslight Anthem, but here Brian Fallon lets out a whole load of darker, slower songs that he clearly didnt thinkA fantastic album. I love Gaslight Anthem, but here Brian Fallon lets out a whole load of darker, slower songs that he clearly didnt think would work for his main band. They are wonderful. There is space and clarity in the tracks that sometimes can be lost in the uptempo rockers of Gaslight. A beautiful album and easily my favourite album of 2011 so far… Expand
  4. cal234ey
    Jul 26, 2013
    9
    Most of the tracks on this album are excellent. A few are not so good and sadly let the rest of the album down just a little bit. This projectMost of the tracks on this album are excellent. A few are not so good and sadly let the rest of the album down just a little bit. This project shows a different side to Brian Fallon. The vocals are less powerful than those fans of The Gaslight Anthem would be familiar with. The vocals are backed up by intricate guitar pieces that remain in the background without diminishing the quieter vocals. Behold the Hurricane and Ladykiller are the real standouts on this album and actually would be up there with my favourite Brian Fallon songs.… Expand
  5. jredekop
    Oct 9, 2011
    6
    The Horrible Crowes lets you see a new side of Brian Fallon, both in musical style, as well with softer vocals. As a Gaslight fan, I enjoyedThe Horrible Crowes lets you see a new side of Brian Fallon, both in musical style, as well with softer vocals. As a Gaslight fan, I enjoyed the album, but not overly so. Behold the Hurricane was a great song, as my highlight of the album, but there is nothing that screams different about it. It's a good album, but not amazing.… Expand

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