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Re: The National
Posted: Mon August 24, 2015 11:40 pm
by BigRedLedbetter
PHATJ wrote:BigRedLedbetter wrote:PHATJ wrote:BigRedLedbetter wrote:BurtReynolds wrote:Yeah, which means this album is going to be disappointing.
Lots of folks said this before Trouble came out.
Exactly. And Trouble is fucking awesome.
Their two best albums are their last two probably. That being said Boxer is great. Just a great band.
If you don't tear up to at least one of their songs you might not have a soul.
Every album (except the first) is nearly perfect.
I really enjoy the first one. LOVE Cold Girl Fever. Agreed it's probably their weakest album but still solid.
Re: The National
Posted: Mon August 24, 2015 11:43 pm
by nyquillyn
I agree that they are one of the best bands out there, but I'd like to see something a little different from them on the next album. Nothing too crazy like eletronica or death metal, but something that opens up their sound a little.
Re: The National
Posted: Mon August 24, 2015 11:45 pm
by BigRedLedbetter
turned2black wrote:I agree that they are one of the best bands out there, but I'd like to see something a little different from them on the next album. Nothing too crazy like eletronica or death metal, but something that opens up their sound a little.
I don't disagree with what you are saying. Give an example band/album wise?
Re: The National
Posted: Mon August 24, 2015 11:51 pm
by nyquillyn
BigRedLedbetter wrote:turned2black wrote:I agree that they are one of the best bands out there, but I'd like to see something a little different from them on the next album. Nothing too crazy like eletronica or death metal, but something that opens up their sound a little.
I don't disagree with what you are saying. Give an example band/album wise?
I just think they've been doing the same kind of "minimalist" sound for the last several albums now. And while I think it's great, I'd like to see them stretch their legs a little, kinda like S-K did with "The Woods".
Re: The National
Posted: Tue August 25, 2015 12:07 am
by BigRedLedbetter
turned2black wrote:BigRedLedbetter wrote:turned2black wrote:I agree that they are one of the best bands out there, but I'd like to see something a little different from them on the next album. Nothing too crazy like eletronica or death metal, but something that opens up their sound a little.
I don't disagree with what you are saying. Give an example band/album wise?
I just think they've been doing the same kind of "minimalist" sound for the last several albums now. And while I think it's great, I'd like to see them stretch their legs a little, kinda like S-K did with "The Woods".
Makes sense.
I read they have 30 songs written for this next album. It will be interesting to hear.
Re: The National
Posted: Tue August 25, 2015 1:40 am
by Bob Loblaw
What they need is some fucking horns.
Re: The National
Posted: Fri August 28, 2015 9:04 pm
by Simple Torture
I was able to find a rip of the "A Lot of Sorrow" boxset. It's going to be an interesting afternoon.
Re: The National
Posted: Sat August 29, 2015 3:30 am
by PHATJ
Bob Loblaw wrote:What they need is some fucking horns.
England.
Re: The National
Posted: Sat August 29, 2015 5:58 am
by Chris_H_2
PHATJ wrote:Bob Loblaw wrote:What they need is some fucking horns.
England.
Ada
Re: The National
Posted: Sun August 30, 2015 10:54 pm
by psychobain
About that 6-hour
sorrow concert
There are some very cool versions on it, but its hard to spin that

Re: The National
Posted: Sun August 30, 2015 11:27 pm
by zeb
I was going to download that but had concerns over its merit.
Re: The National
Posted: Sun August 30, 2015 11:40 pm
by PHATJ
I absolutely love The National, and I love "Sorrow". But six hours of one song is fucking bananas.
Re: The National
Posted: Sun August 30, 2015 11:55 pm
by psychobain
find the sorrow in the next dot.
Re: The National
Posted: Thu September 03, 2015 12:10 am
by Dscans
Real excited for this. For anyone who's never heard of Brent Knopf I highly recommend downloading Menomena's first album, I am the fun blame monster. Which, appropriately, is an anagram for Menomena's first album.
Re: The National
Posted: Thu September 03, 2015 5:57 am
by PHATJ
Dscans wrote:
Real excited for this. For anyone who's never heard of Brent Knopf I highly recommend downloading Menomena's first album, I am the fun blame monster. Which, appropriately, is an anagram for Menomena's first album.
I just found out about El Vy. I can't believe I knew nothing of this until a couple days ago. I'm super stoked.
Re: The National
Posted: Sun September 06, 2015 10:30 pm
by given2trade
Re: The National
Posted: Wed September 09, 2015 3:19 am
by PHATJ
I just listened for the first time. This song is fucking awesome. It's like the perfect mix of The National and Beck (who is one of my all time favorite artists). I hear other influences in there too, I'll need to give it a few more listens to sort that out. But what a cool introduction to EL VY for me. I love it.
Re: The National
Posted: Wed September 09, 2015 5:53 am
by PHATJ
PHATJ wrote:
I just listened for the first time. This song is fucking awesome. It's like the perfect mix of The National and Beck (who is one of my all time favorite artists). I hear other influences in there too, I'll need to give it a few more listens to sort that out. But what a cool introduction to EL VY for me. I love it.
After another listen, I hear a lot of OKGO in there too. Admittedly, this isn't likely a direct influence, but I hear a lot of similarities in the percussion sounds and guitar sounds, and some of the lyrical content. I guess the vibe is similar. But my initial reaction is still strongest; this sounds like a Beck song sung by Matt Berninger, and I love it.
Re: The National
Posted: Wed September 09, 2015 6:01 am
by BurtReynolds
that was an enjoyable listen
Re: The National
Posted: Wed September 09, 2015 6:10 am
by PHATJ
BurtReynolds wrote:that was an enjoyable listen
Goddamn, right? I've got it on repeat right now. It hits me on every level of cool. This song is pretty amazing.