Painkillers

AlbumMar 11 / 201612 songs, 40m 23s
Singer-Songwriter Heartland Rock
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In the last decade, Brian Fallon’s Springsteen-inspired band The Gaslight Anthem became one of punk’s most popular acts. At Gaslight’s peak, Fallon started a indie-rock band called The Horrible Crowes inspired by PJ Harvey and Nick Cave, playing only a few shows. Now with Gaslight currently on hiatus, he’s released…

Check out our album review of Artist's Painkillers on Rolling Stone.com.

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The solo debut from the moonshine-voiced Gaslight Anthem frontman, Painkillers sees Brian Fallon holding true to his Jersey punk roots, while establishing himself as a top-tier songwriter in the increasingly crowded pantheon of indie-Americana scenemakers.

8 / 10

For fans of the Gaslight Anthem, it's hard not to speculate on what singer Brian Fallon's solo debut will mean for the band they love. Succe...

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4.1 / 5

Brian Fallon - Painkillers review: While there are no surprises, it's a record that Fallon absolutely needed to write and record for his own sake.

7 / 10