On this week's episode, Matt and Ryan review the 2008 album from The Gaslight Anthem called The '59 Sound. After gaining an independent following from their debut album, the group blended their punk rock sound with influences from heartland rock. The record landed on different publications "Best Of" lists: most notably eMusic named it the best album of 2008. Tune in to hear what the guys have to say about The '59 Sound !

Listen to the album: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lKxJoZDWEgMJ3gkhf7ZEle_HKfRyVnzaY&si=YkgwbUgR8IjyC_b1

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https://thegaslightanthem.bandcamp.com/album/the-59-sound

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

04:24 Last Week Recap

08:19 What is a Gaslight Anthem?

17:52 Great Expectations

26:20 The '59 Sound

34:04 Old White Lincoln

41:39 High Lonesome

49:21 Film Noir

56:05 Miles Davis & The Cool

01:02:50 Ways to Support the Show

01:06:57 The Patient Ferris Wheel

01:13:52 Casanova, Baby!

01:20:22 Even Cowgirls Get the Blues

01:27:21 Meet Me by the River's Edge

01:33:56 Here's Looking at You, Kid

01:40:00 The Backseat

01:46:19 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

01:54:27 Next Week's Review