ful zeal of the Boss’ iconic ’70s catalog,
Brian sounds like the Bruce of
today: world-weary and wise.
I don’t know if the youngest of
Gaslight Anthem’s punk-adoring
fans will appreciate it, but Fallon’s
deeply personal glimpse into his
everyday world reveals universal
truths, hard-earned insights and
unflinching honesty. Then again,
we’ve all had to grow immensely
lately, so maybe they will.
Released at a time of global upheaval,
the mellow, sparse, often
depressing outing -- surprisingly
sparingly produced by Grammy
winner Peter Katis (The National,
Death Cab for Cutie, Interpol)
-- offers the kind of catharsis the
blues provided World War II and
soul music sounded throughout
the civil rights movement to those
who could relate either by race or
open-mindedness. The collection
opens with “When You’re Ready,”
a salute to fatherhood, specifically
in honor of Brian’s 7-year-old son
and 3-year-old daughter.
Watch a video for “When You’re Ready” by Brian Fallon
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