Get Hurt
by The Gaslight Anthem
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
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  1. revjim1968
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Seems a lot of reviewers worked hard to not get this album. Their loss. A more somber affair than "45", "Get Hurt" still resonates with great tunes, good-to-great lyrics, and the most important thing of all - a belief that rock and roll can save your soul, whether you want it to or not.
  2. ydnar4
    Sep 1, 2014
    8
    Get Hurt is the first album that I have heard from Gaslight Anthem. Its a pretty solid record. I understand that this album was meant to be a little heavier than their previous works. There are a few songs that have a hard edge to them but overall I wouldn't call the album a hard rock record. This is not an album for someone looking for a great guitar solo but there is some good riffing onGet Hurt is the first album that I have heard from Gaslight Anthem. Its a pretty solid record. I understand that this album was meant to be a little heavier than their previous works. There are a few songs that have a hard edge to them but overall I wouldn't call the album a hard rock record. This is not an album for someone looking for a great guitar solo but there is some good riffing on several tracks. Brian Fallon has a original approach to vocals. I've never heard a singer who sounds at all like him. There are truly no dud tracks and I'm seriously looking into their other albums because this sure is a group that is worth my time.… Expand
  3. Mediasnob
    Aug 15, 2014
    8
    Brian Fallon and co. are the best songwriters in this current generation of music, in my opinion. That being said, I feel that this is different. Not in a bad way, though. It still sounds like the Gaslight Anthem I have come to love. The band decided (very publicly) to try to do something different with this album, and for the most part they crafted a solid piece, largely inspired byBrian Fallon and co. are the best songwriters in this current generation of music, in my opinion. That being said, I feel that this is different. Not in a bad way, though. It still sounds like the Gaslight Anthem I have come to love. The band decided (very publicly) to try to do something different with this album, and for the most part they crafted a solid piece, largely inspired by Fallon's split with his wife of 10 years. Having been through a divorce myself, I identify with his feelings, a mixture of anger, sadness, grief, regret, loss, and perhaps most importantly, confusion. Lyrically, in songs like "Get Hurt,'" you can clearly hear the sadness and confusion (the things once in order/ now seem so strange) and it is apparent that the personal struggles Fallon went through found their way into his work. High points on the LP include "1000 Years" and "Selected Poems", both of which are sure to sound phenomenal live. A Low point on the album is the track "Helter Skeleton", which would have been better suited as a bonus track. Overall a Solid effort from a band that wanted to prove to everyone, and more importantly, to themselves, that they were more than "cars, maria, the radio, and Springsteen." It's not their worst, but even if it was, it is still better than most.… Expand
  4. ianabrooks
    Aug 14, 2014
    9
    A more introspective, sombre album but with the same great tunes and melodies. Took a few listens to appreciate how good it is. Currently on repeat.
  5. designforlife
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    Whilst not the radical departure that Brian Fallon warned us about, Get Hurt is definately a step away from TGA's previous sound, with this record broadly sounding more akin to the Horrible Crowes side project. The subject matter is dark, creating a more brooding, sombre and powerful album than previous. It definately needs a few listens to fully appreciate, but as a fan, I think that GetWhilst not the radical departure that Brian Fallon warned us about, Get Hurt is definately a step away from TGA's previous sound, with this record broadly sounding more akin to the Horrible Crowes side project. The subject matter is dark, creating a more brooding, sombre and powerful album than previous. It definately needs a few listens to fully appreciate, but as a fan, I think that Get Hurt stands amongst their best work. It's definately worth going for the deluxe version, the bonus tracks are easily album-worthy. This is sure to be a devisive Gaslight album amongst fans and critics, but don't shelve it after the first listen... it creeps into your heart and soul.… Expand
  6. cal234ey
    Aug 13, 2014
    8
    Whilst not their best album, it still for me is good. There are some incredible songs on here such as "Get Hurt" and "Break Your Heart". The album is definitely a departure from the bands traditional sound. Its good to see them try to make the change. There are more hits than misses on the album. Overall I am pleased with the album after initially being underwhelmed.
  7. drb3nab
    Aug 12, 2014
    7
    The Gaslight Anthem is currently my favorite artist, and the album is not my favorite album of theirs but also not my least favorite. It's refreshing that they decided to reinvent themselves and shy away from recreating the same album over and over again. Anyone look for a punk album should look elsewhere.

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62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 29
  3. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 18, 2014
    90
    The allure and immediacy of the songs is remarkable, the stuff that translates into an instant classic. [Sep 2014, p.94]
  2. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 30, 2014
    40
    A stylistically diverse collection that reaches for the stars, but can't touch the gold standard of the Jersey boys' 2010 hit American Slang.
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  3. Magnet
    Sep 18, 2014
    80
    The Jersey quartet offers its most effective heartland punk cocktail to date, but shakes and stirs the concoction with new influences and musical approaches. [No. 113, p.56]
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