Sink Or Swim - The Gaslight Anthem

Sink or Swim is the first album from the magnificent Gaslight Anthem. This, along with Senor & The Queen and The '59 Sound is amongst the most played on my itunes as there is not a single song here I do not like. Ranging from the energetic rock of Wooderson to more relaxed acoustic numbers such as The Navesink Banks (with haunting lyrics that I recommend you read), there will, as the cliche goes, be something for everybody. If I were pushed, I would say that the best this album has to offer would be the duo of I'da Called You Woody, Joe and Angry Johnny and the Radio. I'da Called You Woody, Joe is about the late, great Joe Strummer and contains many Clash allusions. ...  Read the complete review

The debut album from the best band of our generation. The Gaslight Anthem are a classic rock and roll band, they're the best band to come out of music in 15 years for my liking and this album was just the start. Released in 2007 quickly became well known in the underground and was the start of the Gaslight Anthems ever increasing fame. The rawest of the 3 albums so far but not to be forgotten, the opening track of Boomboxes and Dictionaries is a brilliant introduction from a band that will hopefully be releasing music for many years to come. People have played up the influence of Springsteen alot, it's obvious to see but one ...  Read the complete review