Grade: B
With some tracks borrowed from previously released records, The Gaslight Anthem’s “The B-Sides” offers a rehashing of old favorites, but with more versatility. Crooning through an acoustic version of “The ’59 Sound” that beckons back to “Sink or Swim” era Gaslight, vocalist Brian Fallon reminds listeners the New Jersey band of old isn’t dead. Covers, like The Rolling Stones’ “Tumbling Dice,” display an alt/country-sounding quality, showing the band will likely cover new ground on its next release. The compilation lacks well-deserved new content, making it less exciting than if the band released new material. However, the music is good, making it worthwhile leading up to the band’s album due out later this year.