The Gaslight Anthem - American Slang

What this video is

Released in June 2010, 'American Slang' arrived at a moment when The Gaslight Anthem had emerged as the most critically prominent heirs to the Springsteen-Clemons lineage of New Jersey working-class rock. The album debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 3 on UK midweek album charts, reflecting transatlantic resonance. Frontman Brian Fallon explicitly framed the song's title as an interrogation of…

Why it matters

The video is a primary artifact of the 2010 post-punk Americana revival, representing the moment indie-punk bands with roots in the DIY underground successfully crossed into mainstream rock visibility without abandoning working-class signifiers. It documents The Gaslight Anthem at the apex of…

The director

Kevin James Custer is an American director, editor, and producer based in New York City. He holds a BA in Music and an MBA in Finance and Management. His work spans music videos, documentaries, commercials, and television for clients including MTV, BET,…