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Post by acrosstheuniverse on Nov 28, 2013 16:06:59 GMT -5
Any fans of The National on the board?
Stumbled across their music one day on Youtube, either from an advert or music video, either way I was delighted.
Amazing band with some of the most beautiful lyrics i've ever come across.
Just one of their great song.
Would be cool if others on the board like this band.
Peace.
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Post by Thomas on Nov 28, 2013 16:13:06 GMT -5
I like them! Their new album is pretty good, I love "I Should Live In Salt".
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 28, 2013 17:47:23 GMT -5
Matt Berninger's voice is one of the best weapons in rock!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 20:57:23 GMT -5
a friend of mine recently got me into them. i love the high violet album, i have listened again and again.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 28, 2013 23:08:35 GMT -5
I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees.....
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Post by mimmihopps on Nov 29, 2013 2:21:43 GMT -5
I discovered them when I listened to NPR Radio back in 2007. They were broadcasting their gig from Washington. It was just after they released "Boxer". I fell in love with their music AND Matt Berninger's voice. I've seen them 3 times. Paradiso in 2010, Cross Linx Festival in 2011 and in Heineken Music Hall 3 weeks ago. This band had to go through all the long way to reach what they are now and they completely deserve what they got now. There's quite some who love them on this forum except me - Lennon2217, Cast, Elias, idledreamer and more. The song you post, "About Today" is one of my most favourite their songs and they still play it live. My most favourite album of theirs is still "Boxer". Matt Berninger's voice = HEAVEN a friend of mine recently got me into them. i love the high violet album, i have listened again and again.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 18:39:27 GMT -5
I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees..... lay me on the table, put flowers in my mouth and we can say that we invented a summer lovin' torture party  |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Nov 30, 2013 0:07:00 GMT -5
I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of bees..... lay me on the table, put flowers in my mouth and we can say that we invented a summer lovin' torture party I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 6:35:35 GMT -5
lay me on the table, put flowers in my mouth and we can say that we invented a summer lovin' torture party I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders! if only i could write songs like that i could retire tomorrow, sit back and watch the $$ roll in  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 6:40:42 GMT -5
and might i add because of who the frontman is it's easy to overlook the rest of the members, but i think their drummer is superb, really made the songs come to life when i saw them live earlier this year.  |
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Post by Bittersweet Split on Nov 30, 2013 22:25:00 GMT -5
I enjoy every release in their discography I've heard so far, amazing band (even their less known first two albums and the two EPs)
Boxer is one of my favorite albums of all time
and yeah agree with the guy above, great drummer. seemed under-utilized in the most recent album though
edit: to OP, the virginia EP has a live version of About Today which IMO is one of their best songs, might be worth a listen
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Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 1, 2013 0:09:17 GMT -5
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Post by mimmihopps on Dec 1, 2013 5:00:46 GMT -5
edit: to OP, the virginia EP has a live version of About Today which IMO is one of their best songs, might be worth a listen "Mansion On The Hill" from Virginia EP is fantastic too! |
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Post by acrosstheuniverse on Dec 9, 2013 14:23:57 GMT -5
Just got obsessed with 'Runaway' off High Violet. What a song.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 9, 2013 14:25:05 GMT -5
This band should put out a Christmas album. Matt's voice is perfect.
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Post by mimmihopps on Dec 9, 2013 14:26:32 GMT -5
Just got obsessed with 'Runaway' off High Violet. What a song. You'll love "Gospel" from "Boxer" too. Beautiful song is that. |
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Post by mimmihopps on Dec 9, 2013 14:28:21 GMT -5
This band should put out a Christmas album. Matt's voice is perfect. If they do, you all won't see me on here for a while! |
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Post by Lennon2217 on Dec 9, 2013 14:37:10 GMT -5
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Post by Lennon2217 on Jan 3, 2014 11:22:25 GMT -5
Excellent interview from the summer.
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Post by mimmihopps on Jan 4, 2014 5:17:28 GMT -5
I watched their performance on Morning Becomes Ecletic the other day and loved it.
Great to see Matt without his wine as well.
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Post by Boy with the Blues on Jan 4, 2014 7:48:13 GMT -5
Oh the band! Sorry when I clicked it I thought you meant the Grand National Horse Race...my bad. Can't say I've heard of the band, but I'll give them a listen |
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Post by Let It Bleed on Jan 25, 2014 17:04:40 GMT -5
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Post by Let It Bleed on Feb 8, 2014 14:09:14 GMT -5
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Post by Sternumman on Feb 8, 2014 14:45:54 GMT -5
edit: to OP, the virginia EP has a live version of About Today which IMO is one of their best songs, might be worth a listen "Mansion On The Hill" from Virginia EP is fantastic too! It's a pretty good cover. I still prefer the starkness of the original though. I honestly dont know much about them but added a couple of their albums to my Spotify playlist and will give them a spin on my way to work next week. |
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Post by kingcrawler on Feb 17, 2014 12:04:58 GMT -5
Been listening to lots of The National recently, Alligator and the Cherry Tree EP especially. They're easily one of my favourite bands who just seem to be getting better all the time.
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