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Setting up their tunes on a creative territory amid American electric rock and indie rock's mellowest tunes, the National ultimately present melodious and inspiring compositions also enlightened by a set of influences, including country-rock and even British pop/rock.
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John’s Star
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Secret Meeting (remix)
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The Geese Of Beverly Road (live)
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90-Mile Water Wall
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Mansion On The Hill
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- Artist Spotlight: The National Feb 26, 2008
- AmieTV Mar 3, 2008
- AmieTV Jan 14, 2008
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Setting up their tunes on a creative territory amid American electric rock and indie rock's mellowest tunes, the National ultimately present melodious and inspiring compositions also enlightened by a set of influences, including country-rock and even British pop/rock. Originally coming from Ohio, the band eventually formed in New York in the late '90s, with a five-piece lineup, embodied by brothers Scott (guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums), Aaron (bass) and Bryce Dessner (guitar), and by vocalist Matt Berninger. Following a series of live presentations, the group eventually managed to enter the studio to record their first record. The National, their debut and self-titled album, hit the record stores in 2001, achieving considerable acclaim. The Ohio natural crew then continued to play on several live shows, eventually securing a growing fan base. In 2003 the group released Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers, a deft blending of alternative country and chamber pop, followed by the EP Cherry Tree in 2004. The following year the band signed with Beggars Banquet and released Alligator. The National returned in 2007 with Boxer, an ambitious effort that featured orchestration by the Clogs' Padma Newsome and Sufjan Stevens on piano. ~ Mario Mesquita Borges, All Music Guide


“this is a great song”
“very nice album - singer reminds me of Tom Waits, but there's also a more contemporary alt-country vibe going on with the band.”
“great song that'll really grow on you if you listen to it enough times. love the deep vocals and the way the band plays around with the time. the horns in the end have an interesting contrapuntal thing going on too.”
“Very emotional song here. Can't just listen to it without being moved. ”
“Interesting take on a great, great song. Some different instrumentation in there, but keeps the structure and feel (for the most part) of the original.”
“my favorite song on this incredible album”
“One of the best songs on the album -- which says a lot.”

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