2012Released
3:40

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The Gaslight Anthem close their fourth album Handwritten with this string-filled closer in which Brian Fallon makes clear his feelings about digital distractions. Having ditched his laptop in favor of writing lyrics with paper and pen, Fallon's intention is to remind people that there are better things in live than looking at a screen. "I wanted to get away from computers," he told NME. "Writing by hand gives you clarity and makes you think more about what you're going to say."

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of National Anthem.
EKey
MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
103BPM

Album

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Released By

The record label that has released National Anthem.
Mercury Records
© 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group
℗ 2012 The Island Def Jam Music Group

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