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Monday, 12 November 2018

My Favourite Songs of 2018: See You On The Other Side - Brian Fallon

See You On The Other Side - Brian Fallon
From the album Sleepwalkers
 
 All my life I've been a slave to a pardon
My eyes transfixed some where far over the Jordan
And all my years I've wanted some one to die for
So I had a reason I've earned
But I've never been where you were born
Or felt the things that broke your heart
Come talk to me
Come talk to me
I want to understand

And when we both grow old
And there is nothing left to say
I want you to know
That I loved you all my days
And when we close our eyes on this life time
I'll see you on the other side
Yes I'll, see you on the other side

I would count myself lucky, loved, and entertain you
To find myself in the things that complicate you
And spend my life in your majesty service
And I call myself satisfied

But in all of my boring ways
In time and love and body aches
I loved you more
I loved you more
But a clock keeps ticking down

And when we both grow old
And there is nothing left to say
I want you to know
That I loved you all my days
And when we close our eyes on this life time
I'll see you on the other side
Yes I'll, see you on the other side
If you hold on
Hold on
Hold on to me

And when we both grow old
And there is nothing left to say
I want you to know
That I loved you all my days
And when we close our eyes on this life time
I'll see you on the other side
Yes I'll, see you on the other side


Released in February, Brian Fallon's second Solo album Sleepwalkers (on Island Records) is an absolute gem. Loaded with some great songs and I could have picked almost anyone of them but I've gone for the closing track from the album.

I wasn't too overwhelmed with his debut album Painkillers but his second ticked all the boxes and even sounded a little bit like Gaslight Anthem in places! If you haven't heard the album then CLICK HERE to have a listen. 

This time of year we focus a lot on those who we have lost as the spotlight has been on commemorations for the 100 years since the end of World War I and of course in the midst of that our attention has been on those who served in the wars since then who bravely gave their lives in pursuit of freedom. But the song can be seen in many ways especially when it comes to personal loss, whether it be a family member, a loved one, a close friend who has departed this earthly shore or one who is close to the end of their days due to illness or old age. I really like the sentiment of being able to say your goodbyes with these words: 

"And when we both grow old
And there is nothing left to say
I want you to know
That I loved you all my days
And when we close our eyes on this life time
I'll see you on the other side
Yes I'll, see you on the other side"



So, I want to dedicate this one to a number of friends who at this present time have had to say goodbye to someone special in their lives and trust that the precious memories you have of them will bring you comfort in your time of grieving.


Saturday, 10 February 2018

New Music 2018: Sleepwalkers - Brian Fallon (9th February 2018)

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Sleepwalkers - Brian Fallon
Island Records
Produced by Tedd Hutt
Released 9th February 2018
Released as CD, Download, 2LP (45RPM), and in the USA 2LP (Deluxe Edition on Translucent Red Vinyl with 12 Art Prints)

Listen To Sleepwalkers Here:

Tracklist
A1 If Your Prayers Don't Get To Heaven 4:11
A2 Forget Me Not 3:49
A3 Come Wander With Me 3:58
B1 Etta James 4:50
B2 Her Majesty's Service 4:21
B3 Proof Of Life 3:48
C1 Little Nightmares 4:34
C2 Sleepwalkers 3:47
C3 My Name Is The Night (Color Me Black) 3:49
D1 Neptune 5:21
D2 Watson 4:21
D3 See You On The Other Side 4:05

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The second Solo Album from Brian Fallon I think is actually better than the first (Painkillers - 2015) and actually reminds me of the band he fronted (before going solo), The Gaslight Anthem (who have been on hiatus since 2015 but have been reactivated for some up and coming shows, see more below).

I won't say anything more about the album except that I really do like it a lot and I prefer to let the music speak for itself, so go on and have a listen (and if you want reviews there are some links down below). I highly recommend the album, and the fact that it's on my blog is clear enough that it must be good!

Brian Fallon Talks About New Music and The Gaslight Anthem Reunion with New Jersey 101.5

After a three year hiatus following the release and tour for their last album Get Hurt in 2015, The Gaslight Anthem are returning to play some shows to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the release of their most successful (saleswise) album The '59 Sound. Dates for the Tour you can find by CLICKING HERE.


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Released 19th August 2008
US Chart #70
UK Chart #55

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Monday, 7 March 2016

Painkillers - Brian Fallon (11th March 2016)

 Painkillers - Brian Fallon
Island
Produced by Butch Walker
Released 11th March 2016

Like many I was slightly disappointed with the last album by The Gaslight Anthem (Get Hurt), they seemed to be on some kind of spiral with every album getting poorer. I don't know why that was but maybe they had needed a break from the old routine or record, tour, record, tour..

Brian Fallon had actually begun writing some of the songs that appear on his debut solo album Painkillers prior to the recording of Get Hurt but put them to one side to focus on The Gaslight Anthem. Apparently he thought the songs would not fit with the direction that GA were going. It's a shame because some of these do actually sound that they would fit with GA and they are certainly a lot better than what ended up on the Get Hurt album.

Following the public announcement of a hiatus for The Gaslight Anthem in July last year Fallon entered the studio in Nashville and began laying tracks down for his his solo record.

Reviews for the album thus far have seemed quite favourable and I'm looking forward to hearing the whole album in its context rather than the plucking out a track here and there. Five of the twelve tracks have been released thus far with the title track being the latest just a couple of days ago.

I do wish they would stop comparing him to Springsteen though!

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