I really enjoyed the music of the first promo they released when they announced the album, glad to see it didn't disappear.
First run through and
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 12:32 pm
by psychobain
The other song with Phoebe is amazing
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 12:34 pm
by dad
I made it to Ice Machines, but needed to go to sleep.
I like Once Upon a Poolside and Alien so far.
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 12:59 pm
by dad
this one could be a grower.
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 1:24 pm
by Chris_H_2
It’s fine. I agree - the more I listen the more I’ll like it.
I feel like a few of these sound like what would have been b-sides on earlier albums (eg, Ice Machines, This Isn’t Happening). But I knew what to expect going into it.
I will say this, the singles are so much better in the context of the entire album. It’s part of the reason I hate the trend of releasing like half the album before its release date.
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 1:30 pm
by dad
Chris_H_2 wrote:I will say this, the singles are so much better in the context of the entire album. It’s part of the reason I hate the trend of releasing like half the album before its release date.
agreed.
I recently listened to a podcast with one of the Dessner brothers, and he mentioned they'd written and recorded a bunch of songs for this album. Maybe there are more uptempo songs waiting to be released. Hopefully, all at once.
All I ask is for a handful of uptempo numbers. They can do it.
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 4:30 pm
by Simple Torture
Simple Torture wrote:
oasisfan35 wrote:
Simple Torture wrote:Pre-ordered the album through my fan club membership, here we are three days from album release and it hasn’t shipped yet.
USPS is two days to anywhere, no?
I went through Bandcamp so I assume the album will be my first listen at work Friday. I have enjoyed the singles and am actually listening to I am Easy to Find right now, I really do adore this release.
I misread the art and thought the album was out last week but it will be nice to get the first of the slew of albums (5) I actually have on pre-order.
It's being shipped media mail, so that's usually 4-5 days, even though it's only going from Rhode Island to Maine, so I'm probably looking at Monday. I have had some miracles before where a media mail package arrives from Bull Moose overnight, so that could conceivably happen.
Jumping into this thread to eat crow--the LP shipped early Thursday morning and is going to arrive today (release day).
The National wrote:On March 4, 2023, we debuted much of our new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, for an intimate audience at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. It was a pleasure getting to play these songs live, many for the first time, and we broke out some old favorites, too. Some fans traveled from far away places to see us in such a small room again. Bearsville was a memorable night for us and we're excited to share it with you here on Bandcamp for 48 hours
The National wrote:On March 4, 2023, we debuted much of our new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, for an intimate audience at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. It was a pleasure getting to play these songs live, many for the first time, and we broke out some old favorites, too. Some fans traveled from far away places to see us in such a small room again. Bearsville was a memorable night for us and we're excited to share it with you here on Bandcamp for 48 hours
pretty cool. maybe they'll make it available for purchase.
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 6:06 pm
by tree_
genuinely unimpressed by this.. these guys appear to have lost their footing
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 6:31 pm
by Chris_H_2
tree_ wrote:genuinely unimpressed by this.. these guys appear to have lost their footing
ok tree, we get it. you don't have to keep posting virtually the same sentiment.
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 6:32 pm
by dad
Chris_H_2 wrote:
tree_ wrote:genuinely unimpressed by this.. these guys appear to have lost their footing
ok tree, we get it. you don't have to keep posting virtually the same sentiment.
The National wrote:On March 4, 2023, we debuted much of our new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, for an intimate audience at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. It was a pleasure getting to play these songs live, many for the first time, and we broke out some old favorites, too. Some fans traveled from far away places to see us in such a small room again. Bearsville was a memorable night for us and we're excited to share it with you here on Bandcamp for 48 hours
pretty cool. maybe they'll make it available for purchase.
Yah, it's pretty lame they selling it for a 48 hour rental. wtf?
Re: The National
Posted: Fri April 28, 2023 9:24 pm
by oasisfan35
I really adore this band incorporating piano and the snippet of that first track living in my head for the last month+ is really paying off.
I think Matt sounds great, would love a well curated live setlist that does not promote him destroying his voice and this band could hit back to Boxer/Terrible Love days as a great act.
The National wrote:On March 4, 2023, we debuted much of our new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, for an intimate audience at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. It was a pleasure getting to play these songs live, many for the first time, and we broke out some old favorites, too. Some fans traveled from far away places to see us in such a small room again. Bearsville was a memorable night for us and we're excited to share it with you here on Bandcamp for 48 hours
pretty cool. maybe they'll make it available for purchase.
Yah, it's pretty lame they selling it for a 48 hour rental. wtf?
The National wrote:On March 4, 2023, we debuted much of our new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, for an intimate audience at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. It was a pleasure getting to play these songs live, many for the first time, and we broke out some old favorites, too. Some fans traveled from far away places to see us in such a small room again. Bearsville was a memorable night for us and we're excited to share it with you here on Bandcamp for 48 hours
pretty cool. maybe they'll make it available for purchase.
Yah, it's pretty lame they selling it for a 48 hour rental. wtf?
I don't believe they are selling anything. Possibly just gauging interest along with a more minimal production.
The National wrote:On March 4, 2023, we debuted much of our new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, for an intimate audience at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. It was a pleasure getting to play these songs live, many for the first time, and we broke out some old favorites, too. Some fans traveled from far away places to see us in such a small room again. Bearsville was a memorable night for us and we're excited to share it with you here on Bandcamp for 48 hours
pretty cool. maybe they'll make it available for purchase.
Yah, it's pretty lame they selling it for a 48 hour rental. wtf?
The National wrote:On March 4, 2023, we debuted much of our new album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, for an intimate audience at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY. It was a pleasure getting to play these songs live, many for the first time, and we broke out some old favorites, too. Some fans traveled from far away places to see us in such a small room again. Bearsville was a memorable night for us and we're excited to share it with you here on Bandcamp for 48 hours
pretty cool. maybe they'll make it available for purchase.
Yah, it's pretty lame they selling it for a 48 hour rental. wtf?
I don't believe they are selling anything. Possibly just gauging interest along with a more minimal production.
Yah seems free. I just assumed cost money. Take it back!
