The National
Not by any means a new band, the National have been producing albums for almost a decade. However they have not earned the public or critical success that their reserved sound so richly deserves. The National are unlike any rock band I've heard in the last decade. Elements of Interpol mingle with piano forte, violin, and occasionally horns. The fleshy baritone of lead singer Matt Berninger provides the lyrical poetry which drives the National. Sometimes dark, sometimes sunny, the lyrics are exceptionally poignant while being at the same time exceptionally original, i.e. “I am a birthday candle in a circle of black girls”.
The National are currently touring down under, their latest offering “Boxer” is well worth picking up. Highlights include “Racing like a pro” and “Squalor Victoria”. I highly recommend checking them out.
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