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The '59 Sound
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

  • Summary: The sophomore album for the New Jersey punk-rock band was produced by Ted Hutt.

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Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
I haven't seen Sandy and Johnny, or Mary I heard they got married Mighta had a couple babies And traded their memories For fairview and makers And... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Lost At Sea
    90
    The '59 Sound delivers just about everything you could hope for in a well-written rock album.
  2. Pitchfork
    86
    The quiet-to-loud dynamics aren't forced, the ahh-ahh backing sighs come at the exact right moments, the church bells on the title track sound like god. These songs are simple, mostly, but they're executed perfectly.
  3. Q Magazine
    80
    Wearing their influences as badges of honour, the New Jersey quartet blast out affecting, soulful punk rock strewn with bitterweet memories of small-town blue-collar America. [Sep 2008]
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  4. 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]
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  5. Slant Magazine
    70
    While they might not be the most original band on the block, the Gaslight Anthem's interpretation of their influences makes for one of the more rewarding punk albums of the year.
  6. PopMatters
    70
    Led by singer Brian Fallon, the group nails the high-energy, Killers-lite title track that sounds a bit like the Replacements circa Tim.
  7. 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.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  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 isThis 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… Expand
  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 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… Expand
  4. 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...… Collapse
  5. 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.… Expand

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