The National

[iMAC386]

The Vanderlyle acoustic closer to me is just so special. It's kind of it's own animal and not "upgraded" like the aforementioned songs...but the impact of the song on the album vs. what you hear live with the intimacy of it totally unplugged and everyone in the crowd singing with you...just no comparison.

[justinandimcool]

Lol I totally contradict myself with mr nov in my last posts, I just love the studio tho

[Arby]

Originally Posted by iMAC386

The Vanderlyle acoustic closer to me is just so special. It's kind of it's own animal and not "upgraded" like the aforementioned songs...but the impact of the song on the album vs. what you hear live with the intimacy of it totally unplugged and everyone in the crowd singing with you...just no comparison.

I would agree, except they made the mistake of pulling up some drunk bro on stage with them for that at my show. Said bro yelled the lyrics he knew them proceeded to rip his shirt open like Superman.

Kinda took away from the experience.

[justinandimcool]

Originally Posted by iMAC386

The Vanderlyle acoustic closer to me is just so special. It's kind of it's own animal and not "upgraded" like the aforementioned songs...but the impact of the song on the album vs. what you hear live with the intimacy of it totally unplugged and everyone in the crowd singing with you...just no comparison.

It would be great if people at my shows knew the damn words to the song

IMO should only be saved for shows where the crowd is clearly diehard. Did not work as a closer in the 3 shows I went to

[thebridge15]

I like vanderlyle IN the encore, but think they should always close with terrible love or mr. november

[cry_minarets458]

fuck, I guess I need to listen to these guys again

[justinandimcool]

Fake empire works better as an opener or midset than a set closer. That and England should switch spots bc England is a great closer.

IMO the only song they have that works great as an encore closer every show is About Today.

[iMAC386]

The acoustic Vanderlyle worked the 3 times I've seen them...but I didn't really notice people not knowing words.

I agree Fake Empire should be somewhere else besides set closer. Feel like people would explode if it opened the show or opened the encore. I really wish they played About Today more...it's beautiful live.

[iMAC386]

btw, if your newer to this band and haven't heard the live version of "About Today" off The Virginia EP...I promise it's worth your time. (it's on spotify...but here's a shitty quality version: https://youtu.be/njcKaW__jeM)

[Jordan#41]

New album in the works.

"The band already has 30 sketches of songs"

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/0...n-a-new-album/

[Benny003]

Awesome, looking forward to it and hopefully a good tour after.

[Jordan#41]

Anyone know where I can watch the Mistaken for Strangers docu w/o having to pay? Not on Netflix instant.

[Beefsteak1138]

It's free on demand if you have FIOS....or at least it was a few months ago.

[Jordan#41]

Originally Posted by Beefsteak1138

It's free on demand if you have FIOS....or at least it was a few months ago.

I have Time Warner. Not on there.

[thebridge15]

Originally Posted by Jordan#41

New album in the works.

"The band already has 30 sketches of songs"

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/0...n-a-new-album/

[redsox14]

Originally Posted by Jordan#41

New album in the works.

"The band already has 30 sketches of songs"

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/0...n-a-new-album/

Good news. Love these guys

[Jordan#41]

"I'm the Man to Be" - Outakes

https://itunes.apple.com/ca/post/ids...9-e49cfa92d104

[iMAC386]

^What is that?

[Jordan#41]

Originally Posted by iMAC386

^What is that?

http://pitchfork.com/news/60641-the-...tour-as-el-vy/

[Jordan#41]

El Vy (The National, Menomena) Debut "No Time to Crank the Sun"

http://pitchfork.com/news/61347-el-v...crank-the-sun/

[space_raven]

Originally Posted by Jordan#41

El Vy (The National, Menomena) Debut "No Time to Crank the Sun"

http://pitchfork.com/news/61347-el-v...crank-the-sun/

Really digging this project, can't wait for the album to drop. I'm the Man to Be and Return to the Moon are v good.

[BotheLaneFan]

Matt looks like a SUPER douche with the long hair.

[Jordan#41]

The National’s Matt Berninger and Menomena’s Brent Knopf debut new EL VY song “Paul Is Alive”

http://consequenceofsound.net/2015/1...paul-is-alive/

[Jordan#41]

Interview with Scott Devendorf of The National hints at new music, Grateful Dead tribute follow-up to "Dark Was The Night", side projects and a National live album to be released in 2016!

http://www.sfgate.com/music/article/...st-6561288.php

[coldengrey12]

Seeing them at a festival this weekend. Always a good show.

[cry_minarets458]

I listened to alligator today on my drive to Boston. Good album

[Jordan#41]

The National debut new song "Roman Candle" live.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzV3euHyxOM

Can tell the song still needs some work but hey, it's new National!

[iMAC386]

God I love Aaron's and Bryce's guitar tones combined with Bryan's drumming.

Whatever electronic-y synth sound is going on the background needs to stop. Otherwise I dig it. Could see it being really good when it's cleaned up on an album.

[Balor3012]

http://pitchfork.com/news/61689-the-...usic-festival/

Lauren Mayberry is the best

[Jordan#41]

Originally Posted by luccic12

http://pitchfork.com/news/61689-the-...usic-festival/

Lauren Mayberry is the best

That is a really cool collab.