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History Books
Rock · 2023 · 10 tracks · 40m

History Books

The Gaslight Anthem

Mid-tempo rock with a thick, autumnal atmosphere. A reflective reunion record that trades punk speed for weathered wisdom and layered, reverb-soaked textures.

October 27, 2023 · Rich Mahogany Recordings

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A patient, reverb-soaked meditation on aging and the ghosts we carry with us.

Tracklist · 10 Tracks · 40m
01
Spider Bites
4:19
02
History Books
3:53
03
Autumn
4:01
04
Positive Charge
4:06
05
Michigan, 1975
4:15
06
Little Fires
3:25
07
The Weatherman
4:27
08
Empires
4:23
09
I Live in the Room Above Her
4:17
10
A Lifetime of Preludes
3:18
Moments Worth Listening For
The arrival of Bruce Springsteen's gravelly harmony on the title track, bridging two generations of Jersey rock.
The explosive, cathartic release of the chorus in 'Positive Charge' that recalls the band's high-energy punk roots.
The hushed, piano-led vulnerability of 'A Lifetime of Preludes' closing the album on a note of fragile acceptance.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does History Books sound next to the rest of The Gaslight Anthem's catalogue?

Autumn Walk+4.0σ

Autumn Walk saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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