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aesoprocky 02-15-2013 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Circe (Post 1285512)
This, pretty much. I may be biased cause it was the first album of theirs that I heard, but High Violet's my favourite thing by The National. With the exception of Apartment Story I don't think Boxer really has any tracks that really hit that melancholic high note (strange phrase) that HV's top tracks do. That's not to put Boxer down as an album at all- like I previously said Apartment Story's one of their best tracks and overall it has a wonderfully deep and reflective feel that makes it great to listen to.
I do agree with you that High Violet is a better album as a whole, but I do think that "Racing Like a Pro" is the high point of Boxer. The lyrics + horns and the rushing piano at the end...chills every time!

The Final Track 02-27-2013 09:37 AM
^One of my absolute favorites from them. Can't way for May :)

Janszoon 02-27-2013 05:17 PM
I downloaded this album as a result of the thread and honestly have found it kind of hard to sit through the entire thing. I can see how it's the kind of songwriting that would be appealing to someone though. Maybe it will grow on me or maybe I just haven't listened to in the right mood yet.

Justthefacts 02-27-2013 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 1291103)
I downloaded this album as a result of the thread and honestly have found it kind of hard to sit through the entire thing. I can see how it's the kind of songwriting that would be appealing to someone though. Maybe it will grow on me or maybe I just haven't listened to in the right mood yet.
I prefer High Violet. That records near superior.

Want to refresh this thread cause I've given Boxer a few more listens, and as a fan of this album now, I must say it is an artistic statement. Can't believe I didn't find it exceptional before.


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