Musical Thesis: The Gaslight Anthem “The ’59 Sound”

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Written By Nathan Box

At the center of every album is a musical thesis. “The ’59 Sound” by The Gaslight Anthem is quintessential New Jersey or at least everything we’ve come to expect from the Garden State. While the band has grown tired of the comparison, it is hard not to listen to their music and draw a comparison to Bruce Springsteen. Both represent a raw, gritty, and real sound. Together, they are the New Jersey Sound. The Gaslight Anthem has a heaviness to them though, something not even “The Boss” can accomplish. They sound like a firing engine with every piston turning and humming down the turnpike for which their home state is known. I can vividly picture in mind speeding north toward New York City with this album on full blast taking in each song’s story and applying it to my own life; something both of my favorite bands excel at and something I have grown to appreciate.  


Be good to each other,


-Nathan​ 

Nathan Box
Hello! My name is Nathan. I've always believed I would meet that special someone in one of two places; either a record store or a book store. Maybe I need to amend? I moved to Seattle in February of 2011 from Oklahoma City (Try and not hold the Sonics/Thunder thing against me). I knew I wanted to work for a nonprofit and go to grad school. Within a couple of months, I was doing both. During the day, I work as a Fund Developer and Community Relations Manager for a nonprofit in Kent and at night I try to stay as busy as possible volunteering, trying new restaurants, finding hidden bars and exploring Seattle. The past few years has been both terrifying and exhilarating. I have done things on my own I didn’t think were within my capability. I love being outdoors. On any given weekend, I can be found hiking, on a road trip, volunteering, at a museum, seeing a movie (I see a lot of them). I am passionate about nonprofit work. I feel called to leave a mark on this world. Nothing against those who enjoy making tons of money, I just need to know I am making a difference.
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