American Slang

by The Gaslight Anthem

American Slang cover art

Scaling back the overt Springsteen homages of their breakthrough, the New Jersey quartet delivered a leaner, punchier collection of punk-inflected heartland rock. The songwriting deals heavily with the struggles and fading romance of working-class American life, anchored by anthemic choruses and driving rhythms.

Genres

  • Heartland Rock
  • Alternative Rock

Tracklist

  1. American Slang
  2. Stay Lucky
  3. Bring It On
  4. The Diamond Church Street Choir
  5. The Queen of Lower Chelsea
  6. Orphans
  7. Boxer
  8. Old Haunts
  9. The Spirit of Jazz
  10. We Did It When We Were Young