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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,169
    buck502000 wrote:
    The last songs sounds like a Bruce Springsteen song, no?

    I think all the new songs sound like The National songs.... that I have heard already.
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  • EBowieEBowie Posts: 532
    I'll admit that I don't know much of their catalog. High Violet is the only record I have---I heard so much hype about it so I figured I'd check it out. I get that this band has an appeal that speaks to many people and they seem like genuinely nice guys based on a couple interviews I've seen. My problem with their music from what I've heard is all the damn doom and gloom lyrics and textures. I get it---we all experience pain, sorrow, strife, etc...but it gets old after a while when it's song after song of this stuff. The earnestness could take a back seat once in a while. Just write an uptempo, kick-ass, rock n' roll song with breezy, upbeat lyrics for a change. Does anyone relate to what I'm getting at here? Is my perception off-base having heard only one record?
  • sawyerjamsawyerjam Posts: 140
    You nailed it. They are a one trick pony. Band Of Horses ring a bell.
  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    I think alligator, boxer, high violet were all great.
    First listen they all had songs i attached to quickly.

    this one i'm not attaching to anything. The lyrics are not grabbing me like they have and the music is were i'm really let down. it does not seem as interesting.

    That said national albums always get better with every listen for me so i'm holding out hope.
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  • SVRDhand13SVRDhand13 Posts: 26,169
    EBowie wrote:
    I'll admit that I don't know much of their catalog. High Violet is the only record I have---I heard so much hype about it so I figured I'd check it out. I get that this band has an appeal that speaks to many people and they seem like genuinely nice guys based on a couple interviews I've seen. My problem with their music from what I've heard is all the damn doom and gloom lyrics and textures. I get it---we all experience pain, sorrow, strife, etc...but it gets old after a while when it's song after song of this stuff. The earnestness could take a back seat once in a while. Just write an uptempo, kick-ass, rock n' roll song with breezy, upbeat lyrics for a change. Does anyone relate to what I'm getting at here? Is my perception off-base having heard only one record?

    I disagree in that the gloominess is what gives them character and separates them from the rest. They have a couple of high energy songs, and they are primarily used to close shows or sets. As someone who has been a huge fan for years, I think that the real issue is that they have become formulaic, predictable, and unwilling to take risks. At this point into their career fans should be able to hear a new record and think "I know this is The National, but they have evolved since their last album". I think they failed miserably in doing that this time around. I don't want to wait three years to hear the same thing I already heard.
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    2015: NYC 9/23 2016: Tampa 4/11 Philly 4/28-29 MSG 5/1-2 Fenway 8/5+8/7
    2017: RRHoF 4/7   2018: Fenway 9/2+9/4   2021: Sea Hear Now 9/18 
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  • morellomorello Posts: 6,217
    A couple of spins so far(all time has allowed) & I'm liking it. :)
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,079
    intodeep wrote:
    this one i'm not attaching to anything. The lyrics are not grabbing me like they have and the music is were i'm really let down. it does not seem as interesting.

    Really? I think musically, its their most accomplished album.
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,071
    i dug it, real solid album
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  • dr122931dr122931 Posts: 461
    Every time I listen to this album, I like it more. My fav album of 2013 thus far. Graceless is my favorite song in the past few years. My two cents.

    I think Alligator and Boxer are two of the best albums in recent memory. High violet is great also, but a step behind the two aforementioned albums and trouble will find me.
  • May 30thMay 30th Posts: 1,753
    This album grows every listen and Fireproof and I Need My Girl are amazing.
  • BryanWebBryanWeb Posts: 262
    All of their albums have been "growers" for me.
    So even though, I wasn't thrilled with my first listen, it was good enough to give it a few more listens.
  • morellomorello Posts: 6,217
    Scored the poster of the album from my friendly local record store guy last week. Sweet!
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  • EZ1221CEZ1221C Posts: 2,645
    Can anybody who's been to a show this tour so far describe the merch situation? Specifically, have there been any gigposters so far, or is it just standard fare like shirts, cds and such?
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,079
    There has been gig posters. The one from last nights show was pretty great.

    http://instagram.com/p/aSPNg_EvUx/
  • green_girlgreen_girl Posts: 931
    For those interested, their recent concert is on SiriusXMU right now.
  • RoeghmannRoeghmann Posts: 968
    edited June 2013
    Album of the Years - in my book! (Closely followed by QOTSA)
    I LOVE it. And i'm really looking forward to seeing Them twice this year!
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  • Digital TwilightDigital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    This is a great album. The first one I have listened to by The National. I will have to listen to some more.
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,071
    Isn't "This Is The Last Time" a cover? I could have sworn i heard it before somewhere.
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  • Tim SimmonsTim Simmons Posts: 8,079
    No. It's an original.

    Similar in structure to Cardinal Song.
  • eeriepadaveeeriepadave Posts: 42,071
    Tim Simmons wrote:
    No. It's an original.

    Similar in structure to Cardinal Song.

    yeah i tried to find info but came up empty, but there are some parts that sounds very familiar to me
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  • dr122931dr122931 Posts: 461
    Digital Twilight wrote:
    This is a great album. The first one I have listened to by The National. I will have to listen to some more.

    You should check out their 3 preceding albums as well. Alligator and Boxer are brilliant. High violet is really good too
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,959
    Just bought my tix for The National show on Sept 22nd. Whoo hoo! :D
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  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,948
    Saw the show in Indianapolis the other night. Was amazing. Hopefully will catch another show later this year.
  • Red LukinRed Lukin Posts: 2,994
    I love the National but I've never signed up for any website updates. I really want to see them in Toronto.

    Can someone PLEASE pm me the presale password?
  • mikesbrimikesbri Posts: 978
    I didnt even know they announced a show. I see they are doing 3 nights. Awesome news. If anyone has a presale code they wish to release, please PM me as well.
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  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,948
    The band's website indicated the code was Trouble. I'll be hoping for better seats for Chicago in the public sale tomorrow.
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,948
    And as for the "one trick pony" comments, I think you have to agree with them. Luckily for a lot of us we still enjoy every album regardless.
  • LongRoad1802LongRoad1802 Posts: 107
    Their last 3 records really have stuck with me, obviously "trouble will find me" is still in heavy rotation as it is pretty new-ish. IThe I went crazy for HIGH VIOLET and BOXER. First time I heard the band was about 5 years ago...after hearing the drumming on "mistaken for strangers" I was HOOKED on this band for life.
  • morellomorello Posts: 6,217
    edited February 2014
    Seeing The National tonight!! Weeheeee!!!

    I've been spinning solely The National on shuffle on my phone for the last couple of days in prep.

    YAY! Gig day! :-D
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  • morellomorello Posts: 6,217
    Last nights show was totally FAB! Great setlist, great interaction with the crowd from several band members, just FAB! :-D

    Setlist:
    http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-national/2014/vector-arena-auckland-new-zealand-33c534f1.html
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