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  • May 30th
    May 30th Posts: 1,888
    GA pit Vancouver!! Can’t wait!!
  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,246
    Just got tickets to their show in Napa. If you've never been to the Meritage it is a pretty small outdoor venue. I saw Dwight Yoakam there, and sat right in front. Last time, I saw The National was at the Greek in Berkeley and was way back on the lawn. This will be a much better experience.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
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    Nothing since then. I suck.
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  • mikesbri
    mikesbri Toronto Posts: 1,008
    just received shipping notice for Vol 6.  Anyone know what we get this year?
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  • rangers72
    rangers72 lockerbie.uk Posts: 173
    mikesbri said:
    just received shipping notice for Vol 6.  Anyone know what we get this year?

  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,499
    edited June 2024
    Yeah.

    It’s an 8 track deep cut LP of the 2023 tour

  • alexross42
    alexross42 Posts: 377
    After too many years of waiting I finally got to see The National a couple of weeks ago at a brilliant venue - The Eden Project in Cornwall, UK.
    I honestly haven't stopped thinking about it since, so many great songs, such brilliant stage presence and fantastic musicianship, Bryan is always firmly in my top 10 favourite drummers!
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  • toolie
    toolie Posts: 397
    I finally am getting around to listening to Vol. 6 this long weekend. Smoke Detector is amazing! 
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,251
    So I have to go to work in chicago in late September and noticed The National were playing the night I arrive.  Then I noticed Julie Baker was playing that same night.  It was tough but I chose Julien Baker.  Haven't seen her before, and it would be a smaller venue than the United Center.  Have seen The National 5 times or so, but the last two records haven't exactly pushed the envelope so okay missing the new stuff.  Still bummed though.
  • 1STmammal2wearPants
    1STmammal2wearPants Worcester, MA Posts: 2,983
    I've seen The National in Portland, ME, and they were fantastic. Can't wait to see them in Mansfield. I'm even more pumped to see War on Drugs (I was originally supposed to see them in 2022 but was sick w/ Covid). Honestly two of the absolute best indie rock bands today.
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  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,246
    Listening to War on Drugs for the first time and I had no idea they sounded like this. I always thought they were either an electronic band or boy band punk. TERRIBLE band name, but they sound really good. Now I am looking forward to seeing them open.
    1991- Hollywood Palladium, California with Temple of the Dog, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains -RIP Magazine Show Oct. 6th
    1992- Lollapalooza, Irvine, California
    Nothing since then. I suck.
    2016- Fenway Park, Boston - Both glorious nights
    2022- Oakland Night 2
    2024 Sacramento, CA
  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,056
    Electronic band...haven't heard that in awhile.

    Hippity hoppiters.
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  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,499
    Live album called Rome from their 2024 show in Rome, out 12/13

    4 tracks from it out tomorrow. I Need My Girl, Lemonworld, Geese and Lit Up. 
  • Hawk123
    Hawk123 Posts: 2,367
    Saw them for the first time on Friday, great show and definitely won’t miss another show when their in town again. 
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,499
    2LP/Cd version going up for PO everywhere.

    But if you are in the fanclub, they are selling a 3LP version which is the whole show.

  • mikesbri
    mikesbri Toronto Posts: 1,008
    Hawk123 said:
    Saw them for the first time on Friday, great show and definitely won’t miss another show when their in town again. 
    I was there as well.  Seen them plenty of times and always put on a great show.  I was up on the rail and always love how Matt interacts with the crowd.  Only downfall of the show was the Idles was playing on the same night across the street.  Would have loved to see them.  Cool to see both lead singers wearing eachothers band t-shirts that night.  
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  • Hawk123
    Hawk123 Posts: 2,367
    mikesbri said:
    Hawk123 said:
    Saw them for the first time on Friday, great show and definitely won’t miss another show when their in town again. 
    I was there as well.  Seen them plenty of times and always put on a great show.  I was up on the rail and always love how Matt interacts with the crowd.  Only downfall of the show was the Idles was playing on the same night across the street.  Would have loved to see them.  Cool to see both lead singers wearing eachothers band t-shirts that night.  
    I agree, it as a toss up of who to see. How did Fridays show compare to others you’ve seen?
  • mikesbri
    mikesbri Toronto Posts: 1,008
    Hawk123 said:
    mikesbri said:
    Hawk123 said:
    Saw them for the first time on Friday, great show and definitely won’t miss another show when their in town again. 
    I was there as well.  Seen them plenty of times and always put on a great show.  I was up on the rail and always love how Matt interacts with the crowd.  Only downfall of the show was the Idles was playing on the same night across the street.  Would have loved to see them.  Cool to see both lead singers wearing eachothers band t-shirts that night.  
    I agree, it as a toss up of who to see. How did Fridays show compare to others you’ve seen?
    They have all been awesome.  I've seen them at Massey Hall a couple of times which were probably my favorite.  I feel maybe they are more suited for smaller venues but the last couple of times at Budweiser stage have been amazing.  
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  • DJ253147
    DJ253147 Posts: 705
    I'm wondring if anyone would mind posting up some of their favorite songs for either the National and or War on Drugs. I've heard some W.O.D on Sirius and tried a bit of the National on Apple essentials but not really getting it yet as far as the National though a cover of Morning Dew is awesome. They're coming to our area soon.

    Thanks in general for the posts in Other Music too it's helped us discover several new to us bands which has been awesome.
  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,499
    So the National aren't a very immediate band. Famously. All their shit is slow burn.

    I'd try their Apple Music essentials again. Their most accessible stuff is there and the cuts for the real ones.  


    My entry was here

    https://youtu.be/n4M-T2RUgLs?si=Tq-yknq8o168IbjV
  • DJ253147
    DJ253147 Posts: 705
    Tim Simmons said:
    So the National aren't a very immediate band. Famously. All their shit is slow burn.

    I'd try their Apple Music essentials again. Their most accessible stuff is there and the cuts for the real ones.  


    My entry was here

    https://youtu.be/n4M-T2RUgLs?si=Tq-yknq8o168IbjV
    Thanks very much Tim!

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