The National (a ranking thread)

[PHATJ]

My top 12 The National songs. This is almost impossible. There are way, way too many to choose from, but I'll give it my best shot.

01. Apartment Story
02. Abel
03. Humiliation
04. Sorrow
05. Bloodbuzz Ohio
06. Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks
07. The Geese Of Beverly Road
08. Graceless
09. Demons
10. Don’t Swallow The Cap
11. Mr. November
12. England

[William Bloke]

Calling oasisfan, come in oasisfan

[zeb]

My ten (not in order):

All The Wine
Mistaken For Strangers
Don't Swallow The Cap
Bloodbuzz Ohio
Terrible Love
Slow Show
Anyone's Ghost
Afraid Of Everyone
Conversation 16
Sea Of Love

[oasisfan35]

Calling oasisfan, come in oasisfan

Not really a ranker. I digest music in full albums or collections (usually B-sides) and don't always like separating a song from a full piece. Sure I have some favorites but with this band in particular it's quite a few for varying reasons while continually hinging on mood.

That said, I'm really digging Graceless lately.

[PHATJ]

Calling oasisfan, come in oasisfan

Not really a ranker. I digest music in full albums or collections (usually B-sides) and don't always like separating a song from a full piece. Sure I have some favorites but with this band in particular it's quite a few for varying reasons while continually hinging on mood.

That said, I'm really digging Graceless lately.

It's almost impossible to rank out songs by The National. I always feel like whichever song I'm listening to is my favorite. They are really a remarkable band.

[Meddle]

No list is complete without Secret Meeting.

[Harry Lime]

Top 5 from last two albums.

5. Don't Swallow the Cap
4. Afraid of Everyone
3. Terrible Love
2. Graceless
1. Lemon World

[Angus]

Top-5

Slow Show
Fake Empire
Afraid Of Everyone
About Today
Sorrow

[psychobain]

90-mile water wall
avaliable
secret meeting
mr. november
slow show
fake empire
lemonworld
sorrow
slipped
i should live in salt



something like this....but its impossible....

[Self]

I'm not doing this, but I expected to see at least one Karen. You know, for the "cock in hand," line alone.

[psychobain]

you guys keep ignoring this gem



at least 5 amazing tunes

[oasisfan35]

I'd be more up for picking 10-13 B-sides that could make a cohesive album. They've amassed 20 now (with one track released in two versions) I believe and I could see that being a fun affair.

[PHATJ]

I'd be more up for picking 10-13 B-sides that could make a cohesive album. They've amassed 20 now (with one track released in two versions) I believe and I could see that being a fun affair.

Ok, whatcha got?

[j's brain]

I'd be more up for picking 10-13 B-sides that could make a cohesive album. They've amassed 20 now (with one track released in two versions) I believe and I could see that being a fun affair.

Let's see it! ...and a list of the 20 songs would be a good starting point.

[Gods' Die]

Pablo Honey
King of Limbs
Lost Dogs version of Alone

...

Everything else.

[j's brain]

Pablo Honey
King of Limbs
Lost Dogs version of Alone

...

Everything else.

I don't think anyone was expecting that.

[oasisfan35]

I'd be more up for picking 10-13 B-sides that could make a cohesive album. They've amassed 20 now (with one track released in two versions) I believe and I could see that being a fun affair.

Let's see it! ...and a list of the 20 songs would be a good starting point.

Nice, I needed a reason to listen to the B-Sides collection again. Here's what we have to work with, officially released non-album/extended play material:

6. The National - Warm Singing Whores (2:26)
7. The National - Driver, Surprise Me (3:20)
8. The National - Keep It Upstairs (4:18)
9. The National - High Beams (3:57)
10. The National - You've Done It Again, Virginia (3:04)
11. The National - The Thrilling Of Claire (4:32)
12. The National - Minor Star Of Rome (3:27)
13. The National - Tall Saint (Demo) (3:45)
14. The National - Rest of Years (Demo) (3:41)
15. The National - Blank Slate (3:17)
16. The National - Santa Clara (4:06)
17. The National - You've Done It Again, Virginia feat Sufjan Stevens (3:09)
18. The National - Forever After Days (Demo) (3:01)
19. The National - So Far Around The Bend (3:43)
20. The National - Sin-Eaters (3:39)
21. The National - You Were A Kindness (4:25)
22. The National - Wake Up Your Saints (4:14)
23. The National - Walk Off (2:40)
24. The National - Think You Can Wait (4:37)
25. The National - Exile Vilify (4:45)

[psychobain]

High Beams and Minor Star

released or demos?

[oasisfan35]

High Beams and Minor Star

released or demos?

All those items were released, even the demos.
Minor Star of Rome was off the Believe Music 2006 comp and High Beams off the Music for Robots comp, IIRC.

Edit: A lot of the themes and lyrics running through the earlier tracks pop up across many tracks as well.

[psychobain]

you forgot about Learning and Ashamed of the Story i Told

also Twenty Miles To NH Part 2