The National

[mja271]

Originally Posted by TheLastStop123

the hymnal/choir type parts kind of threw me off, still not totally sure how I feel about that. the rest of the song is real good though, love the guitar.


a couple other songs that deserve some love are The Pull of You and Hey Rosey - really enjoyed both of those.

Yea I think I would've preferred some sort of guitar break or something instead of that. Feels a bit out of place

[jasonfilatov]

Haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere on the interwebz, but comparing pictures I’m near positive that Eve Owen, lead vocals on Where is Her Head and backing on Quiet Light, is Clive Owen’s daughter. I think she’s 19-20 or something. Quite a debut. The legend of Clive grows.

[Arby]

Are people listening to the record or watching the short first?

[Arby]

I ended up listening then watching. That’s what I recommend for those who haven’t yet

What an interesting album. I think the film is just as important in the overall project. I’m still digesting it but I think I really like it. There’s a lot of really beautiful music here

[BotheLaneFan]

Oblivions is becoming my second favorite song on this album.

[TheLastStop123]

During the yelling part, Matt sounds a bit like the lead singer from Magical Cloudz on The Pull of You. It might be my favorite.

[AlpineValley804]

Loved the album after first listen on Friday and has only grown on me after two more listens. Light Years has to be my favorite National album closer and is probably a Top 5 National song overall for me.

Another superb outing from these guys. It’s going to take something really special for another record from 2019 to claim AOTY from this.

[Arby]

Not in Kansas is a fun one to play on the ol 6 string

[BAHHHTIWaC]

I know it's still fresh and new, but this might be my favorite of their albums. Everything is so layered and beautiful and just solid top to bottom. Not a single song I dislike.

[BAHHHTIWaC]

Also Bryan wins MVP of the album. Feels like every track but Not in Kansas has astounding drumming throughout.

[deadendstreet]

I love this album! I love how the female vocalist sings lead on "So Far, So Long." Definitely will be in the top5 for me for the year, but most likely #1 unless something else really good comes out.

[TheLastStop123]

where is her head is so fucking good.

[eliz]

I can't get over just how beautiful this album is. It is STUNNING. Can't stop listening!!

[kelchlsm]

Amazing album gets better and better after each listen

[Beefsteak1138]

Still a middle of the pack album for me, with a few stand-out tracks. But still, a middle of the pack National album is like a top tier album for most other bands.

[Jordan#41]

I definitely prefer SWB over the new album.

[eliz]

Originally Posted by Jordan#41

I definitely prefer SWB over the new album.

Oh yeah, it's not #1 by a long shot, but it's GOOD. Bingeable good. I can't stop listening to it good.

[eliz]

Those harmonies in Hey Rosey......... <3

[Arby]

Im embarrassed to ask, I should know this. But is it Aaron or Bryce on stage left (right side of stage from audience perspective) that alternates between guitar and piano? I know Aaron does most of the writing for The National and Bryce is a composer, which doesn't help me differentiate

[TheLastStop123]

Rylan might be a top 8 national song for me. Maybe even top 5.

[kelchlsm]

The actual song I Am Easy to Find has grown on me the most to not only being my favorite on the album but up there with the rest of the great songs they have.

[Beefsteak1138]

Originally Posted by Arby

Im embarrassed to ask, I should know this. But is it Aaron or Bryce on stage left (right side of stage from audience perspective) that alternates between guitar and piano? I know Aaron does most of the writing for The National and Bryce is a composer, which doesn't help me differentiate

I have no idea. I just collectively refer to them as the twins.

[mja271]

Originally Posted by kelchlsm

The actual song I Am Easy to Find has grown on me the most to not only being my favorite on the album but up there with the rest of the great songs they have.

Easily one of my favorites off of this record. Great tune. Love Matt's super low voice during the "ticker tape" part.

Album hasn't really grown on me as much as I was hoping. Would probably firmly put it as my least favorite of their records from Alligator to now. Having said that I still think it's good and am looking forward to seeing them in a couple weeks. I just have a very high bar for them and this is the first one for me that hasn't quite reached that next level of great.

[mdel21]

I believe Aaron is the one that alternates instruments and is on the audience's right.

[Arby]

Originally Posted by Beefsteak1138

I have no idea. I just collectively refer to them as the twins.

I believe I figured it out. If you're in the crowd looking at the stage, Aaron is on the right and Bryce on the left. I think....

[Arby]

Originally Posted by mdel21

I believe Aaron is the one that alternates instruments and is on the audience's right.

aligned

haha

[thebridge15]

Originally Posted by Arby

Im embarrassed to ask, I should know this. But is it Aaron or Bryce on stage left (right side of stage from audience perspective) that alternates between guitar and piano? I know Aaron does most of the writing for The National and Bryce is a composer, which doesn't help me differentiate

the one who is more active / mobile I believe is aaron. it's been several years since I've seen them though

by the way, are you going to the chicago show?

[Arby]

Originally Posted by thebridge15

the one who is more active / mobile I believe is aaron. it's been several years since I've seen them though

by the way, are you going to the chicago show?

I don't have tickets yet, but I almost certainly am. I'm loving the new album and want to see it live. Are you?

[mdel21]

I have pit tickets for Chicago. Can't wait. 4th show since December 2017.

[thebridge15]

Originally Posted by Arby

I don't have tickets yet, but I almost certainly am. I'm loving the new album and want to see it live. Are you?

yes. it's been so long since I've been to chicago or seen the national so I figured I'd kill two birds with one stone