The National - New Album & New Tour Dates

Started by MarkW, Feb 28, 2013, 05:08 PM

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kotchishm

Sometimes when I get in my zone, you'd think I was stoned, but I never as they say, touched the stuf

Jaimoe

Free show in downtown Toronto this Friday. The National is one of the headliners for this year's North By Northeast (i.e., NXNE) festival. I'm planning on heading over after work. There will be an outdoor screening of The National doc, Mistaken For Strangers, before the gig. I've seen it already and highly recommend checking it out.

EverythingChanges

Something finally clicked this time when I listened to them.  I understand the people who are complaining about the vocals being monotone.  I think that was the main reason I couldn't dig them initially.  However, I love the vocals now.  This band is amazing. 

Check out how sick this fan video is:
The National- "Mr. November" *Matt Sings to Little Girl* (HD) Live at Lollapalooza on August 8, 2010
I wonder why we listen to poets when nobody gives a fuck

jaye

Matt's voice sounds pretty rough on that one but how sweet that he changes the words when he's singing to the little girl.   :smiley:

EverythingChanges

Quote from: jaye on Nov 26, 2013, 10:34 PM
Matt's voice sounds pretty rough on that one but how sweet that he changes the words when he's singing to the little girl.   :smiley:

The roughness of his vocals makes it even better imo. 
I wonder why we listen to poets when nobody gives a fuck

jaye

Fans and non fans should see this movie made by Matt's brother.  It's very funny and sweet!  So glad it's getting good reviews. 

http://mistakenforstrangersmovie.com/

http://youtu.be/FNmprL3SOlM

EverythingChanges

Quote from: jaye on Mar 27, 2014, 10:08 PM
Fans and non fans should see this movie made by Matt's brother.  It's very funny and sweet!  So glad it's getting good reviews. 

http://mistakenforstrangersmovie.com/

http://youtu.be/FNmprL3SOlM

I need to see this! Thanks for the share!
I wonder why we listen to poets when nobody gives a fuck

Ob1jacobe

i will be watching it this weekend (hopefully). 

Going to see the National in Austin with Warpaint as opening act.  Can not wait!

EverythingChanges

I watched the film earlier today.  One of the best rockumentaries I have seen.  Great stuff.
I wonder why we listen to poets when nobody gives a fuck


dookie shoot bandit

Album out today.
Super personal
Super beautiful after first listen.
Can't wait to dive in further

sillyboob

Definitely digging the new album.  Looking forward to the October tour de National - catching shows at the Hollywood Bowl, then San Diego, then up to Berkeley.  The wife follows along on my MMJ adventures (OBH 2, 3 & 4; Red Rocks 2015, Nashville 2017) so I figured I could indulge her on this trip!  Plus they put on a great show.  Seen them at MASSMOCA and the Greek (LA) last year.
Cuz it's been so long since someone shattered me.

flugger

Just opened my vinyl delivered today. I really love these guys. I dare say I've almost listened to them more over the past year than MMJ....
Always starting over, but somehow I always know where to begin.

iLikeBeer

Listened to this for the first time last night and again today and I really dig it!  They played on Colbert this week as well which was nice to see!