Get Hurt
The Gaslight Anthem · 2014
56 min · 16 tracks · punk · Americana
A raw exploration of vulnerability, where punk energy meets confessional songwriting against a backdrop of Americana influences.
Why this album works
'Get Hurt' marked a significant departure from the band's earlier work, receiving mixed to positive reviews and charting at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. It reflects a moment of artistic evolution for the band as they experimented with darker themes and complex emotions, resonating with fans seeking more mature narratives.
- Best for
- steady emotional exploration raw vulnerability in lyrics mid-tempo reflective sessions
- Context
- Released on August 19, 2014, 'Get Hurt' is The Gaslight Anthem's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Handwritten'. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a shift in sound and lyrical depth, moving towards more introspective themes while still embracing their punk roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alanis Morissette· John Mayer· Green Day· Weezer· Counting Crows· Swans· Cake· XXXTentacion
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stay Vicious Standout 3:34
- 2 1,000 Years Standout 3:39
- 3 Get Hurt Standout 3:43
- 4 Stray Paper 2:49
- 5 Helter Skeleton 3:14
- 6 Underneath the Ground 4:06
- 7 Rollin’ and Tumblin’ 2:51
- 8 Red Violins 3:21
- 9 Selected Poems 2:53
- 10 Ain’t That a Shame 3:03
- 11 Break Your Heart 4:20
- 12 Dark Places 3:45
- 13 Sweet Morphine 4:17
- 14 Mama’s Boys 4:01
- 15 Halloween 3:13
- 16 This Is Where We Part 3:54
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