History Books

by The Gaslight Anthem

History Books cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 October 2023
  • Label: Rich Mahogany
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:22
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Bruce Springsteen, Stefan Babcock, Bryan Haring, Ian Perkins, Kori Gardner

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Returning from a nine-year recording hiatus, the New Jersey rockers trade the frantic punk pacing of their youth for a distinctly mature, weathered rock sound. 'History Books' focuses on mid-tempo, highly anthemic heartland rock, featuring a prominent guest vocal appearance by Bruce Springsteen on the title track. The album deals heavily with themes of aging, nostalgia, and acceptance.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, arena rock, guitar-driven, male-vocalist, hopeful

Tracklist

  1. Spider Bites (4:19)
  2. History Books (feat. Bruce Springsteen) (3:53)
  3. Autumn (4:00)
  4. Positive Charge (4:05)
  5. Michigan, 1975 (4:14)
  6. Little Fires (3:24)
  7. The Weatherman (4:26)
  8. Empires (4:23)
  9. I Live In The Room Above Her (4:16)
  10. A Lifetime Of Preludes (3:17)

Credits

  • The Gaslight Anthem - primary artist, songwriter [all songs written by]
  • Alex Levine - band [the gaslight anthem is]
  • Alex Rosamilia - band [the gaslight anthem is]
  • Benny Horowitz - band [the gaslight anthem is]
  • Brian Fallon - band [the gaslight anthem is]
  • Ian Perkins - guitar
  • Thomas Bartlett - keyboards [keys]
  • Joe Nino-Hernes - lacquer cut by

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