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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,909
    mfc2006 said:
    I'm having a tough time really getting into this album. I like some of the songs, but it may take awhile for the album to really click with me.
    I'm with you here.  I really like the first 2 songs and then not so much after that.  Will give it some time.
  • chitty
    chitty Posts: 610
    Indifference71 said:
    mfc2006 said:
    I'm having a tough time really getting into this album. I like some of the songs, but it may take awhile for the album to really click with me.
    I'm with you here.  I really like the first 2 songs and then not so much after that.  Will give it some time.
    This band rivals my passion for PJ and in past years, due to no PJ new music, has surpassed it. Anyways, for me the National albums have always taken a long time, much longer then any other music, to "click" and then I become obsessed. Four listens in, this one worries me that it won't "click." The minimal use of Matt's voice with more guest singers is probably what worries me, but give me a couple weeks and a bunch more listens and I will return with a complete opinion.
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,179
    Anyone going tomorrow to the show in philly? Bought a ticket on stubhub. Pretty reasonable price and a good seat
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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    eeriepadave said:
    Anyone going tomorrow to the show in philly? Bought a ticket on stubhub. Pretty reasonable price and a good seat
    Excited to hear your thoughts about the show.  Have a great time!  So excited!  My husband surprised me, took a vacation day and bought a ticket so that he could join us.  I can't wait for him to hear them live for the first time.  
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • eeriepadave
    eeriepadave West Chester, PA Posts: 43,179
    deadendp said:
    eeriepadave said:
    Anyone going tomorrow to the show in philly? Bought a ticket on stubhub. Pretty reasonable price and a good seat
    Excited to hear your thoughts about the show.  Have a great time!  So excited!  My husband surprised me, took a vacation day and bought a ticket so that he could join us.  I can't wait for him to hear them live for the first time.  
    it was decent. although I did like them better a few years ago at the Union Transfer (smaller venue), but this was good

    Nice setlist, heavy off the past few albums. Only like two off alligator and boxer


    8/28/98- Camden, NJ
    10/31/09- Philly
    5/21/10- NYC
    9/2/12- Philly, PA
    7/19/13- Wrigley
    10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
    10/21/13- Philly, PA
    10/22/13- Philly, PA
    10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
    4/28/16- Philly, PA
    4/29/16- Philly, PA
    5/1/16- NYC
    5/2/16- NYC
    9/2/18- Boston, MA
    9/4/18- Boston, MA
    9/14/22- Camden, NJ
    9/7/24- Philly, PA
    9/9/24- Philly, PA
    Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
    Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
    RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    How many people did they bring along? Did they have all of the women on the album there? I think I counted that iHeart was something like 11 people on stage. Just wondering. 

    Setlist looks as I expected. Heavy on I Am Easy To Find and super light on Boxer. I love Boxer, but am happy to see them give it a rest. 

    Soon! :triumph:
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,909
    Damn that's a lot of songs from the new album.  Not loving the new album so far but hopefully it keeps growing on me before I see them in a couple weeks.  
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,255
    I love The National on record but they are a one to two time per tour band to me.  They are great live but too many repeats. 
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434

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  • redraw
    redraw Posts: 1,298
    deadendp said:

    Can't wait for the Brisbane gig!!! 
    It's at a new venue with 3000 capacity   =)
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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    redraw said:
    deadendp said:

    Can't wait for the Brisbane gig!!! 
    It's at a new venue with 3000 capacity   =)
    And if I recall, you are a Cherry Tree member so you get a crack at the pre-sale.  Good luck!  Let us know if you get a ticket!  
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  • redraw
    redraw Posts: 1,298
    ^^
    You recall correctly!!! 
    Will definitely be trying for the pre-sale tix next week  =)=)
    Would be amazing if they offered access to sound check for CT members like I know they have done in the past... 
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    '03: Brisbane BEC Feb 8 '06: Brisbane BEC Nov 10 & 11 '09: Brisbane QSAC Nov 25
    '11: EV Solo Brisbane QPAC March 10, 12 & 13 '11: PJ20 Alpine Valley Sep 3 & 4
    '14: Gold Coast BDO Jan 19 EV Solo QPAC Feb 22, 23 & 25
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    ^^^🤞🤞🤞
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    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • chelseapj1
    chelseapj1 Posts: 16
    For sale - 1 GA ticket to The National's show in Chicago this Friday 6/28 at Huntington Bank Pavilion. Selling it for $55, pay via PayPal. I can overnight it with tracking. PM if interested. 
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434

    Hoping the weather clears out early so we can get this show in tonight! 🤞🤞🤞
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    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • buck502000
    buck502000 Birthplace of GIBSON guitar Posts: 8,951
    "Towers to the skies, an academy of lies"
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    It wasn't in your eyes
    If you ever come around this way again
    You'll see me standing in the sunlight
    In the middle of the street
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434

    After the storm and rains cleared, good stuff happened. A great show last night. Blew my husband away. He's a death metal guy, but he loved it. Couldn't believe that Matt cruises put into the audience (with a corded mic and techs to go with). Matt popped in behind us. (He is the blonde blur.)

    As always, I did shed some tears. It was amazing how beautifully the new album played. My husband said that hearing it live gives him a new appreciation for it. 

    And Green Gloves, y'all! I got to hear Green Gloves again! :triumph:

    A beautiful poster, too. :smile:

    Got to hang with two great friends. Good things.  Made my heart smile. So very appreciative of this fabulous night of music. 

    Awesome stuff. If you are on the fence, go ... see ... hear. 
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    Go get your presales @redraw ! You should have presale codes in your email now. 
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    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • redraw
    redraw Posts: 1,298
    edited June 2019
    Yep - got my code  =)
    2hrs and counting until my city goes on sale... 
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    '03: Brisbane BEC Feb 8 '06: Brisbane BEC Nov 10 & 11 '09: Brisbane QSAC Nov 25
    '11: EV Solo Brisbane QPAC March 10, 12 & 13 '11: PJ20 Alpine Valley Sep 3 & 4
    '14: Gold Coast BDO Jan 19 EV Solo QPAC Feb 22, 23 & 25
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    Good luck! 
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    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1

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