Albums You're Digging II

LoathsomePete · 06-02-2013, 11:18 AM

Yeah I can definitely say their new album didn't do much for me, although I'm not as big a National fan as other people so I don't think my opinion counts for much. It wasn't bad, but I really can't remember much about it and I really don't have much drive to re-listen and see if I missed something.

Paedantic Basterd · 06-02-2013, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Yeah I can definitely say their new album didn't do much for me, although I'm not as big a National fan as other people so I don't think my opinion counts for much. It wasn't bad, but I really can't remember much about it and I really don't have much drive to re-listen and see if I missed something.

That's how I feel, but I love The National. I feel like I owe it to them out of loyalty to force it and see, but at the same time, I've got a lot of new items to move forward through.

**Goofle** · 06-02-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

Really? Do you hate The National?

I actually like them a fair bit. But I don't wanna listen to something that seems to be more of the same, just not as good - especially if it takes a few listens to start liking it.

Paedantic Basterd · 06-02-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

I actually like them a fair bit. But I don't wanna listen to something that seems to be more of the same, just not as good - especially if it takes a few listens to start liking it.

I know how much you've got to work through, heh. Always moving forward. I feel like I have the same juggling act.

Zer0 · 06-02-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Yeah I can definitely say their new album didn't do much for me, although I'm not as big a National fan as other people so I don't think my opinion counts for much. It wasn't bad, but I really can't remember much about it and I really don't have much drive to re-listen and see if I missed something.

It didn't take me long to like it. It's not a big departure from High Violet or anything but to me it feels a little bit mellower and slightly more depressing than the former. The only thing I feel it lacks is an uptempo tune like 'Mr. November' or 'Mistaken For Strangers' to give the album a bit of dynamic but at the same time not interrupt the flow of the album.

14232949 · 06-02-2013, 02:51 PM

The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation (2013)

Insanely infectious and endearing pop-punk. I can't stop listening to this record and it's my favourite album of this year. and there's been a lot of great albums already.

Justthefacts · 06-02-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zer0

It didn't take me long to like it. It's not a big departure from High Violet or anything but to me it feels a little bit mellower and slightly more depressing than the former. The only thing I feel it lacks is an uptempo tune like 'Mr. November' or 'Mistaken For Strangers' to give the album a bit of dynamic but at the same time not interrupt the flow of the album.

I find it their most depressing album, lyrics and just how sad he sounds wise. To anyone skeptical about giving it a listen, just do it. I was in the same boat but now I can't stop listening to it. It's not as good Boxer, not even High Violet, but it fits perfectly in The National's catalogue.

sidewinder · 06-02-2013, 10:09 PM

Nothing about The National's sound appeals to me. I listened to High Violet once and nearly died of boredom.

Dark Horse · 06-03-2013, 03:13 PM

Toundra- III

Fantastic post-rock band from Madrid. This album is one of those albums that really feels like a journey.

(III) | Toundra

SATCHMO · 06-03-2013, 11:04 PM

Beach House - Team Dream
I didn't get the memo on how rad Beach House is until recently. I have some catching up to do.

06-02-2013, 11:18 AM	#9571 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Yeah I can definitely say their new album didn't do much for me, although I'm not as big a National fan as other people so I don't think my opinion counts for much. It wasn't bad, but I really can't remember much about it and I really don't have much drive to re-listen and see if I missed something. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Nothing about The National's sound appeals to me. I listened to High Violet once and nearly died of boredom. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

06-02-2013, 02:51 PM	#9576 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	The Wonder Years - The Greatest Generation (2013) Insanely infectious and endearing pop-punk. I can't stop listening to this record and it's my favourite album of this year. and there's been a lot of great albums already.

06-03-2013, 03:13 PM	#9579 (permalink)
Dark Horse Avant-Hard Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 182	Toundra- III Fantastic post-rock band from Madrid. This album is one of those albums that really feels like a journey. (III) \| Toundra

06-03-2013, 11:04 PM	#9580 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Beach House - Team Dream I didn't get the memo on how rad Beach House is until recently. I have some catching up to do.