With the release of their second album, The 59 Sound, The Gaslight Anthem from New Jersey were behind one of the best attempts in a long time at making plain American rock. With strong material and a sound that leans on names like Springsteen, Petty, The Hold Steady and Replacements, they join a musical tradition that tells stories of street dust, bottled beer, lost love and long work weeks. The two first artists they also make sure to refer to both lyrically and musically. Singer and songwriter Brian Fallon has proven a reliable and talented songsmith and storyteller who will be able to carry on the so-called heartland rock. We’re really looking forward to presenting The Gaslight Anthem in Oslo for the very first time. Come the summer, the band will also have released their third album. A while back they stated that this album will be a bit more punk-ish than the previous one. In any case, we and many others await it anxiously, and we imagine the Medieval Park crowd will go wild when The Gaslight Anthem fire up the highlights from The 59 Sound.

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