The '59 Sound
by The Gaslight Anthem
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

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  1. jimmck9
    Dec 16, 2010
    10
    This album is simply incredible. The Gaslight Anthem are a true rock and roll band. Each song is just filled with passion. Brian Fallon is going to save rock and roll, and this band has the potential to be huge. They are the best up and coming band today
  2. 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 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 favoriteThe 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… Expand
  3. 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. I play it almost every day, without it ever getting boring...
  4. 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 The Gaslight Anthem's finest work to date, and it isn't even really close.

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80
#80 Most Shared Album of 2008

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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. Alternative Press
    80
    Fallon's lyrics continue to embrace the Americana ethos that is sucessfully married with a soulful punk sound as timeless as the sentiments that inspire him. [Sep 2008, p.148]
  2. Lost At Sea
    90
    The '59 Sound delivers just about everything you could hope for in a well-written rock album.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    80
    It even sounds like producer Ted Hutt tried to mimic Jon Landau’s production, since singer Brian Fallon sounds like he’s singing through vintage mics. It works incredibly well, though, as Gaslight earnestly blast through 12 tracks of melodic punk.
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