The Gaslight Anthem - History Books (October 27th 2023) Album • Page 96

I hate to keep beating this drum but the fact that they used to play 26 song sets (as attached) and now we typically get 20-21 bums me out. No reason to play a 90 minute set.

 

My guess is maybe that was a part of what burnt them out prior to their 2015 hiatus was playing longer sets. Or they’re trying to avoid Brian blowing his voice out. Either way, I agree. I wish the sets were at least 2 hours, but still, I’m glad they’re out there still killing it.

 

as a fan i get it but from their perspective nobody else is playing longer than 90 minutes in their position and alot of bands for less than that

 

I were hoping they took the Pearl Jam route and playing 2 to 2 and a half hours

 

Reminder that for over half a decade they were playing 0 minutes per night.

 

They make a lot more money for a show

 

Imagine complaining about a band only playing 90 minutes lol We were spoiled by those long sets and I’m sure as they get older it’s much easier to play a few songs less. Also the last few times I’ve seen them the crowds kind of suck outside of 59 sound songs/the hits and I think they’d lose interest with anything longer than 90 minutes.

 

Can’t say I’ve had that experience, but I’m just happy for what I get.

 

They have so many good songs, just love these guys. way underrated.

 

Thank you for the reminder.

 

blows my mind how many different things people find to complain about with this band lol

 

Are we really complaining about the length of their sets when we thought 3 years ago they were dead and buried?

 

Sets are too long IMO, 5 songs and be done with it. We get it.

 

grimace should post less

 

soooooooo true murph

 

I did not have as much of a problem with the original mix of this album as some people, and I already loved it, but I have been playing the remixed album nonstop and this new version has that old Gaslight magic. sounds absolutely incredible.

 

Same. These songs are hitting so good.

 

Bring It On got played again last night - seeing them tonight and cannot wait

 

I just listened to both versions of Little Fires back to back in my car at full volume and good god the difference is insane. Especially Brian’s vocals. CRISPY.

 

Portland show was great! And we got Backseats and Bring It On

looking at setlists online and going to a show are so different

ignore all my setlist comments recently please!!!

seeing the boys again in 2 weeks!

 

Set closed with 3 from 59S and I think the only ones they played from the album

could be wrong

 

Get Hurt
1930

both were played

 

yeah, I already loved this album, but the new mixes have elevated it even further to masterpiece status. there are still 1 or 2 songs where I probably prefer the original mix, but this new version really unlocked the slower songs for me and they really blossomed into songs that can go toe-to-toe with the more high energy songs.

I would love to listen to the original version on vinyl with a nice setup though - I am dying to hear what that sounds like
(I mainly listen to this in my 2014 station wagon or on my phone with a Bluetooth speaker I got dirt cheap on Amazon but which allegedly has decent sound)

 

I've said it once or twice but holy hell do History Books and Positive Charge sound so much better with the new mix....especially Positive Charge.

 

for me, History Books is really the one that shows this most starkly - something about the original mix wreaks havoc on my hearing. I honestly really struggle to hear Brian Fallon in the song, and then when Bruce starts singing he just sounds so much better