The '59 Sound
by The Gaslight Anthem
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Uncut
    60
    If you've already worn out your copy of "Stay Positive," this is surely your next stop. [Jan 2008, p.94]
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  2. Magnet
    60
    Fatigue ensues from the relentless stream of common-man clichés, delivered in the most vocally bombastic way possible. Which makes the carefree 'Casanova, Baby!' such a pleasure; the Gaslight Anthem finally stops playing to the stadium, resulting in a positively joyous, catchy rock ’n’ roll song.

Awards & Rankings

80
#80 Most Shared Album of 2008

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 45
  3. Negative: 4 out of 45
  1. jmarkfin
    Sep 17, 2013
    10
    One of the most underrated albums of the decade, T5S is an absolute classic. A diverse and honest rock n' roll album at its finest and TheOne of the most underrated albums of the decade, T5S is an absolute classic. A diverse and honest rock n' roll album at its finest and The Gaslight Anthem's finest work to date, and it isn't even really close.… Full Review »
  2. kenneth_dec
    Oct 24, 2011
    10
    On of the best albums in my collection, and one without flaws. Each song is catchy but well built up, great lyrics and melodic guitarplay. IOn of the best albums in my collection, and one without flaws. Each song is catchy but well built up, great lyrics and melodic guitarplay. I play it almost every day, without it ever getting boring...… Full Review »
  3. Vampire25
    Dec 20, 2010
    10
    The 59' Sound is what truly showed me that The gaslight Anthem is an incredible band. Each track is filled with beautiful lyrics and aThe 59' Sound is what truly showed me that The gaslight Anthem is an incredible band. Each track is filled with beautiful lyrics and a wonderful tune. It starts out with "Great Expectations" which is just one of the greatest rock songs I've ever heard. Brian Fallon's vocals are just amazing. All In All, The 59' Sound is a remarkable album and The Gaslight Anthem are in my top 3 favorite indie bands. A… Full Review »
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