"American Slang" marks an extraordinary leap forward for the Gaslight Anthem, revealing a triumphant rock "n" roll band honed by two years of nearly non-stop touring. Singer/guitarist Brian Fallon"s lyrical approach has grown more personal and introspective, his raw throated vocals stronger and more resonant against the band"s boundless dynamic force. American Slang is a classic rock and roll album, that will be a benchmark for other bands to measure themselves against and try to mimic for generations to come.