The Gaslight Anthem "The 59 Sound" (2008)

The next decade's Social Distortion?  Springsteen's punky little cousins?  Whatever they are, this is the best release from The Gaslight Anthem (so far).  Good good stuff.

The Gaslight Anthem "American Slang" (2010)

This is in most ways more of the same -- Springsteen filtered through Social Distortion.  The songs that speak to me are the ones that seem to have the most Clash influence, slightly funky or reggae derived basslines underpinning their spines.

The Gaslight Anthem "Sink or Swim" (2007)

In 2007 the Gaslight Anthem seemed to leap out fullblown on their first album.  Their mix of Springsteen by way of the Clash & Social Distortion primed for the 21st century.  Frequently compared to The Hold Steady, TGA share their sincerity & their seeming belief in the power of rock to liberate.  "Sink or Swim" isn't quite as complete as their followup album, but it's still a powerful statement.