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by Jake Polden | Photos by WENN

Tags: The Gaslight Anthem 

The Gaslight Anthem: 'The 1975 were a huge influence on our new album'

New album has a 'completely different vibe'

 

The Gaslight Anthem: 'The 1975 were a huge influence on our new album' Photo: WENN

The Gaslight Anthem have revealed that The 1975 were a huge influence on their new album, giving it 'a completely different vibe'. 

Frontman Brian Fallon was speaking to NME when he opened up about what pushed the band in a new direction.

"You get a realisation at some point in your career that whatever it is you do, you can no longer continue to do it," he said. "You just realise you can't put out the same records forever."

The album, which is due for release on August 18, is the American band's fifth and according to the band pulls heavily from The 1975's debut album, The 1975.

Tracking down the producer for the album, Mike Crossey, the band began exploring different avenues: "We were like, 'well that sounds different – what would happen if a band like us works with a guy who makes records sound like that?'".

Surprised with the outcome, Fallon continued: "I think people are going to be like, 'Wow, I didn't know a band that play punk rock could play something that heavy, or something that pretty. I think also there are some songs that are realy calm, and I don't know if people knew that we could do that. I didn't know that we could do that."

The Gaslight Anthem's full UK tour dates are below. For more information visit Gigwise Tickets
Manchester Apollo, Nov 17
London Alexandra Palace, Nov 19
Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Nov 21
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, Nov 22
Birmingham Academy, Nov 23

Below: Photos of Gaslight Anthem and All Time Low at Leeds Festival

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