The National

wexy · 06-07-2010, 06:29 PM

I've seen them three times. Saw them for free at the South Street Seaport three years ago, at Brooklyn Academy of Music and at Madison Square Garden where they opened for REM followed by Modest Mouse. I like them
They're at Radio City next week but I'm seeing them at Prospect Park in July
unless I decide at the last minute to score a ticket on craigslist...

Upton · 06-16-2010, 11:05 PM

I was kinda sorta let down by High Violet, but does anyone else think it's a little off-base for them to release new albums at the beginning of summer? If there was ever a band to sing along in the car with during the most cold and sad bastardly nights of winter, it's The National

jayfin3 · 06-13-2010, 05:37 PM

Could someone help me out with the new album please? i can't seem to find it anywhere.

MusicForEveryone · 06-16-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jayfin3

Could someone help me out with the new album please? i can't seem to find it anywhere.

Are you looking for the physical CD or to just download? I think I've seen their CD at HMV. Or maybe you can order it online.

jayfin3 · 06-21-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MusicForEveryone

Are you looking for the physical CD or to just download? I think I've seen their CD at HMV. Or maybe you can order it online.

I was looking for a download.

Also, I've just listened to Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers for the first time, and was surprised about how good it is, because not many people talk about it here. I would have to say, as a new National fan, I would rank the albums I have heard in this order: Boxer>Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers>Alligator...which seems different from most opinions around here. But I have yet to hear High Violet so if anyone could help me out with that I would be really greatful!

TheCunningStunt · 06-16-2010, 11:06 PM

I think their latest album might possibly be my favourite, competing with Alligator as my favourite anyway.

Alex/ · 06-17-2010, 11:55 AM

I think I like Boxer the best, but I dunno. Their last three albums are so consistent it is difficult to choose.

indienerd · 06-18-2010, 09:59 AM

My favorite album by far is Boxer, for it's lyrical quality and orchestral components. I feel as if High Violet is lacking in its lyrics and Alligator just never had that orchestral feel that I've grown to love so much.

cupkayke · 06-22-2010, 12:24 AM

I can't get into them, I'll listen for about fifteen seconds and get bored. Just not my taste I guess.

JJJ567 · 06-22-2010, 10:25 AM

I love "Bloodbuzz Ohio" but I can't seem to find the album online...I'll probably just go to iTunes or something.

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Alex/ Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 104	I think I like Boxer the best, but I dunno. Their last three albums are so consistent it is difficult to choose. __________________ When he was six he believed the moon overhead followed him by nine he had deciphered the illusion trading magic for fact. No tradebacks.

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indienerd Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 52	My favorite album by far is Boxer, for it's lyrical quality and orchestral components. I feel as if High Violet is lacking in its lyrics and Alligator just never had that orchestral feel that I've grown to love so much. __________________ [link removed by mod, no advertising] Last.fm

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JJJ567 Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 120	I love "Bloodbuzz Ohio" but I can't seem to find the album online...I'll probably just go to iTunes or something. __________________ http://www.last.fm/user/JJJ567

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06-07-2010, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
wexy Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 77	I've seen them three times. Saw them for free at the South Street Seaport three years ago, at Brooklyn Academy of Music and at Madison Square Garden where they opened for REM followed by Modest Mouse. I like them They're at Radio City next week but I'm seeing them at Prospect Park in July unless I decide at the last minute to score a ticket on craigslist...

06-16-2010, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Upton Groupie Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 15	I was kinda sorta let down by High Violet, but does anyone else think it's a little off-base for them to release new albums at the beginning of summer? If there was ever a band to sing along in the car with during the most cold and sad bastardly nights of winter, it's The National

06-13-2010, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
jayfin3 Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 129	Could someone help me out with the new album please? i can't seem to find it anywhere.

06-16-2010, 11:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I think their latest album might possibly be my favourite, competing with Alligator as my favourite anyway.

06-22-2010, 12:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
cupkayke Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: steinbeck lands. Posts: 38	I can't get into them, I'll listen for about fifteen seconds and get bored. Just not my taste I guess.