What makes Get Hurt by The Gaslight Anthem notable?

Get Hurt received positive reviews upon its release, debuting at number four on the Billboard 200 chart and showcasing the band's evolution in songwriting and sound. It was noted for its darker lyrical content, reflecting personal struggles and complexities that resonated with fans, solidifying their place within the contemporary rock scene. Released on August 19, 2014, Get Hurt is The Gaslight Anthem's fifth studio album and marks a significant transition following their commercial high point with Handwritten in 2012. At this stage, the band was exploring deeper emotional themes while experimenting with a more alternative rock sound, moving away from their earlier straightforward punk roots.

Get Hurt works well if you're into steady emotional exploration, raw vulnerability in lyrics and mid-tempo reflective sessions.

How many songs are on Get Hurt?

Get Hurt has 16 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Get Hurt

The Gaslight Anthem · 2014

56 min · 16 tracks · punk rock

Raw and introspective, this album fuses punk energy with reflective Americana themes against a backdrop of layered instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Get Hurt — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of pain and vulnerability through a blend of anthemic melodies and poignant lyrics.
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1,000 Years — This track stands out for its reflective narrative that grapples with the passage of time and the weight of regret, delivered through a powerful vocal performance.
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Stay Vicious — Opening the album, this track sets a raw tone with its energetic instrumentation and confrontational lyrics, establishing the emotional landscape of the record.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

54 /100

Foothills

Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album showcases a blend of punk energy and introspective themes, with varied instrumentation that supports its emotional depth.

What we noticed

The first three tracks maintain a high energy level with driving guitar riffs and aggressive vocals, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued, reflective tone.
Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, including strings and piano, which contrast with the raw punk sound, particularly in 'Red Violins' and 'Dark Places'.
The album's lyrical themes often revolve around personal struggles and introspection, with a noticeable shift in mood from the upbeat opener to the darker closing tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady emotional exploration
raw vulnerability in lyrics
mid-tempo reflective sessions
confessional storytelling throughout
for solitary drives

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on August 19, 2014, Get Hurt is The Gaslight Anthem's fifth studio album and marks a significant transition following their commercial high point with Handwritten in 2012. At this stage, the band was exploring deeper emotional themes while experimenting with a more alternative rock sound, moving away from their earlier straightforward punk roots.
Stylistic neighbors: The Menzingers· Against Me!· Frank Turner