New Video- The Gaslight Anthem- Bring it On

If anyone asked me what's my favourite band? Without a doubt its the Gaslight anthem. If you had read my previous blog I try to explain how difficult it is (for me anyway) what I love about a particular band. I remember reading an album review, bought it online and I solidly listened to sink or swim for six months straight- end of, that’s where it all began, three albums and an EP later, watching various live performances in the UK and Europe and my love remains. My most memorable moment was watching The Gaslight Anthem at Glastonbury on the John Peel stage in 2009 with Itch Fox lead singer of King blues, three days without a shower and sweating profusely.

New single Bring it on taken from their latest release American slang is one of the more definitive tracks of the album. I think the concept of the video is weak and uninteresting, the sweeping camera is juxtaposed with still life images and the band performs in an abandoned warehouse. What interested me most was the actors look of despondency and one very familiar face, Dave Hause. Better known for his solo work of late, he is also the lead singer of the loved ones accompanied by Chris Gonzalez (Bass), Dave Walsh (guitar) formally of the Explosion and drummer Mike Sneeringer. The explosion broke up in April 2007 after being dropped by Virgin records and two albums releases, all members have gone on to join new projects. The video captures the song meaning well, Fallon sings “Wait a minute/ Wait a minute/ Wasn’t I good to you” questioning his part in the breakdown of the marriage leading to an acceptance that the other party has moved on to a new relationship “If it’s better than my love/ Go on and take it all”

Brian Fallon is currently on tour with Dave Hause, Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music and Dan Andriano from Alkaline Trio. The revival tour begins in Bristol on 27^th September, I’ve got tickets…..more importantly have you?
http://www.therevivaltour.com/