The Gaslight Anthem Announce New Album 'History Books', Share Title Track Feat Bruce Springsteen
Friday, 21 July 2023
Written by Laura Johnson
Photo: Kelsey Ayres
The Gaslight Anthem have announced their first new album for nine years.
The follow-up to 2014's 'Get Hurt' is called 'History Books' and will be released on October 27. Explaining its title, frontman Brian Fallon said: “In some ways each song is a history book - they each tell a story of the past, and all the things that we’ve left behind."
The album was recorded with producer Peter Katis at his own Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut. “We didn’t have any interest in reinventing what The Gaslight Anthem sounds like,” said Fallon. “We wanted to stay true to ourselves but also let Peter do what he does best, which is to make things sound beautiful and sad and fun and exciting all at the same time.”
As a preview, they've shared the title track, which features heartland rock legend Bruce Springsteen, who contributes a second verse and vocals on the chorus. The melodic rock track is led by both his and Fallon's captivating storytelling delivery, with the latter's voice sounding more heartfelt than ever. Fallon said:
“When Bruce Springsteen said I should write a duet for us, I think my head exploded. It will never get old to me that one of the greatest songwriters in the world, and the voice of one of my heroes will forever be captured in a song I wrote at a small wooden desk, in October, in New Jersey.”
Head below to watch the song's accompanying video, written and directed by Kelsey Hunter Ayres, and produced by Stacy Fallon. It follows their previous single Positive Charge, which will also appear on the new album.
The New Jersey band will support the record with a previously announced North American tour that runs throughout September and October. Tickets are on sale now. Discussing their return, Fallon added:
“When you have a band reach any level of success or popularity, that’s a gift. It’s truly a miracle to be able to do your art for a living. Having the band come this far and be able to still find inspiration and connection in our music is a treasure. We’re thrilled to be back, and we thank you for allowing us time to regroup.”
'History Books' tracklist:
Spider Bites
History Books (feat. Bruce Springsteen)
Autumn
Positive Charge
Michigan, 1975
Little Fires
The Weatherman
Empires
I Live In The Room Above Her
A Lifetime Of Preludes
The Gaslight Anthem Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat July 29 2023 - RICHMOND Virginia - Browns Island (USA)
Sun August 13 2023 - PITTSBURGH Pennsylvania - Wild Things Park (USA)
Sat September 16 2023 - GRAND RAPIDS Michigan - GLC Live at 20 Monroe (USA)
Tue September 19 2023 - CLEVELAND Ohio - House of Blues Cleveland (USA)
Wed September 20 2023 - INDIANAPOLIS Indiana - Egyptian Room at Old National Centre (USA)
Fri September 22 2023 - COLUMBUS Ohio - Bluestone (USA)
Sat September 23 2023 - CHESTERFIELD - Factory - Chesterfield (USA)
Sun September 24 2023 - MADISON Wisconsin - Sylvee (USA)
Tue September 26 2023 - OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma - Criterion Oklahoma City (USA)
Wed September 27 2023 - WICHITA Kansas - Cotillion (USA)
Fri September 29 2023 - SIOUX FALLS - District Sioux Falls (USA)
Sat September 30 2023 - LA VISTA Nebraska - Mainstage at The Astro (USA)
Mon October 02 2023 - DENVER Colorado - Fillmore Auditorium (USA)
Wed October 04 2023 - LAS VEGAS Nevada - Brooklyn Bowl at The LINQ Hotel and Casino - Complex (USA)
Thu October 05 2023 - WHEATLAND California - Hard Rock Live Sacramento (USA)
Sat October 07 2023 - BOISE Idaho - Knitting Factory Boise (USA)
Sun October 08 2023 - SPOKANE Washington - Knitting Factory Spokane (USA)
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