The National

Tim Simmons

guys. See this tour. 3 shows in, this is the best I’ve seen the band in 17 years. All cylinders. Seriously. No hyperbole. 

JOEJOEJOE

Seeing them twice in Los Angeles next week....glad they mix up the setlists!

mfc2006

Tim Simmons said:

guys. See this tour. 3 shows in, this is the best I’ve seen the band in 17 years. All cylinders. Seriously. No hyperbole. 

bummed that they aren't coming here (KC) on this tour, but there is a good chance that we might be moving back to TX. If so, I'm definitely going to the Dallas show.

Celticskemba8

If you went to all 4 shows in Chicago you would have definitely got your moneys worth. So many different songs. Incredible!

a5pj

Seeing them in Philly soon.
Don't really know all their albums and I kind of listen to spotify playlists. Can't wait for the show and to just rock out.

JOEJOEJOE

Celticskemba8 said:

If you went to all 4 shows in Chicago you would have definitely got your moneys worth. So many different songs. Incredible!

We have tickets for both L.A. shows....I thought about selling one night, but it seems as if they mix things up enough to warrant going to both shows.

Tim Simmons

Yeah, don’t skip either of a 2 night run 

Celticskemba8

JOEJOEJOE said:

Celticskemba8 said:

If you went to all 4 shows in Chicago you would have definitely got your moneys worth. So many different songs. Incredible!

We have tickets for both L.A. shows....I thought about selling one night, but it seems as if they mix things up enough to warrant going to both shows.

I would go to both based on the Washington 2 nighter!

GlowGirl

I have never seen them, but am going to try to make their set at Boston Calling this weekend. 

DJ253147

Just recently(really recently actually) have we discovered this band first with an awesome cover of Morning Dew. Do they rock hard on some of their material? They’re in Greater Vancouver outdoors on June 5.

Tim Simmons

Yes, they do have a few harder numbers. But most of their material is about 50% upbeat. 

Here s a recent show if you want a sample of their live sound, which differs greatly from their album versions.

.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZHNtQ4kQl8&t=5305s

DJ253147

Thanks for your input Tim. I’m going to listen to as much material as I can and hope to attend Monday’s show. Does anybody have a list of core tunes they’re almost certain to play?

rw160510

Mr November
i need my girl
fake empire
terrible love
bloodbuzz Ohio
the system only dreams…

are all usually bolted on, at least every time I have seen them and the song was released (5 or6 shows since 2007)

Have a look here and it should give you a rough idea for the newer stuff like tropic morning news https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-national-53d69b79.html

DJ253147

rw160510 said:

Mr November
i need my girl
fake empire
terrible love
bloodbuzz Ohio
the system only dreams…

are all usually bolted on, at least every time I have seen them and the song was released (5 or6 shows since 2007)

Have a look here and it should give you a rough idea for the newer stuff like tropic morning news https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-national-53d69b79.html

Thank you very much!

rw160510

DJ253147 said:

rw160510 said:

Mr November
i need my girl
fake empire
terrible love
bloodbuzz Ohio
the system only dreams…

are all usually bolted on, at least every time I have seen them and the song was released (5 or6 shows since 2007)

Have a look here and it should give you a rough idea for the newer stuff like tropic morning news https://www.setlist.fm/setlists/the-national-53d69b79.html

Thank you very much!

No problem, have fun if you do go. They have always been good value for money in my opinion. If you do enjoy them then definitely delve deep into the catalogue. Sad songs>Cherry Tree>Alligator>Boxer>Virginia is one of my favourite runs of lp/eps released by any band. It doesn’t all rock hard as you were asking but they do have their moments, almost everything else will creep up on you unsuspectingly after a couple of run throughs and become random ear worms.