The Gaslight Anthem Music

Music Sets All Stages… What Stage Do You Want To Be On Today?
The Stage… Lights dim, feet up, thinking of your youth with a smile on your face.

Playlists have taken over the music scene. Finding a great playlist that isn’t a compilation of various artists, albums and genres is a rarity. The Gaslight Anthem however, have such a great range, they deserve a playlist of their own.

I may be in my 30′s, but if there is one thing I still remember, it’s the days of vinyl. I miss my old records. I even remember my first album, Alvin And The Chipmunks. Pretty sure it was the Christmas version. Around the same time Alvin And The Chipmunks came into my life, I was introduced to Twisted Sister. I would sit on my bedroom floor and play “We’re Not Going To Take It” by Twisted Sister over and over again. I dreamed of being a rebel during my youth. Fortunately, it was only a dream.

Music, being such an important part of my life, sets the stage for any mood I want to be in. The Gaslight Anthem induces feelings of nostalgia with almost all of their songs, which I love. The beauty is that I cannot pinpoint exactly why or what causes it. The music has an Alternative/Punk rock vibe with a folk flare while incorporating a style similar to Bruce Springsteen. Their music invokes a sense of wanting to be at a drive-in movie with a first love. Each song has a little something that makes me want to live in the moment, as long as the moment incorporates each word in the lyrics.

The latest album Handwritten, by The Gaslight Anthem, could be one of the best albums I have heard. Between songs like “45″ and “Teenage Rebellion”, Brian’s voice, the band’s incredible musicians, and the range of instruments used, the album is nothing short of infectious. Get the album, dim those lights, and let the music consume you. You will not be disappointed.

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Does Music Bring Out Your Sexy?

Does Music Bring Out Your Sexy? An old blog I recently found and decided to share…

I am going to try to keep this blog short and sweet for two reasons. First, it’s almost 2am. Second, I dont know if what I am about to write about will create a “too much for me to handle” feeling. As I spent my evening lounging in my living room, I put on my headphones like I do every night and stumbled upon a group of songs that I listen to when I am either getting ready, or already on route for a night out. Music invokes so many emotions for me, but the best is when it brings on an empowered, goddess like feeling. “Got You Where I Want You” by the Flies, “Artificial Red” by Mad Season, “Beautiful” by Moby are all songs that bring out the sexy in me. They are some of my true feel goods, and add an erotic sense of strength in a female when listened to. There are definitely more, but it is amazing how songs can induce passionate feelings, and even bring out dominant behavioristics. Clearly some can create a subdued response, but these songs and a few more in particular, bring out a soft aggression. They not only make me feel feminine, but add a sense of security within myself. I’m not sure if each of the artists were hoping for these results in women, but, I am sure that their popularity increased with the female race because of them. Moby for instance, is a compelling and talented artist, yet, generally associated with a certain genre. By creating his song “Beautiful”, he captured a different type of listener and developed a new following. Take the band MGMT, and listen to their synthesized, self-proclaimed drug induced work. The assumption would be that their fans are composed of club kids and teen dreams. “Time to Pretend” kicks in, and although the words are not associated with anything sexy, once again, the music brings on vivid thoughts and an energy that makes one beleive they are on top of the world. If a song by MGMT is thrown into your playlist while driving, watch your speed. Somehow, you become invincible and will push the limit. Even songs that slow it down a notch can create intense emotions associated with sex. “Beautiful Girl” by INXS, another one of my all time favorites, is a real feel good. Then we have the polar opposite. I remember when Kings of Leon first came out with “Sex on Fire” and there wasn’t a woman in a bar or club that didn’t want to rock your world… regardless of who you were. Hearing that song makes women feel irresistable, which men feed into. It is almost as if your pheremones get pumped out of your body while the music flows through your veins. Music brings out ones inner thoughts, and if it strikes you perfectly, it can make you invoke the same feelings in others that you have for yourself at that very moment. Remember how strong music is and what it can do for you… dont let those feelings go, but…be careful how you use their power. Music has done incredible things for me. Let it do the same for you.