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Cincinnati, United States (1999 – present)
The National is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 1999, by friends from Cincinnati, Ohio. The band’s lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger in a distinctive, deep baritone. The rest of the band is composed of two pairs of brothers: Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Scott and Bryan Devendorf. Aaron plays guitar, bass and piano, Bryce plays guitar, Scott plays bass and guitar, and Bryan is the drummer.
Their self-titled debut album “The National” (Brassland 2001) was recorded and released before they had played even a single show. They cut the album with engineer Nick Lloyd and formed a label with writer Alec Bemis, so those recordings could be released. Kerrang! magazine gave it four Ks, calling it “the stuff underground legends are made of.”
The National made a second album, “Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers” (Brassland/Talitres 2003). The staff was the same, though Peter Katis, who produced both Interpol records, helped produce and mix, and Australian composer Padma Newsome from Clogs collaborated on arrangements and strings.
Following the first session of several for Bernard Lenoir on France’s Radio Inter, an in-between EP was released, Cherry Tree, containing what would become the blueprint for the sound on their next record and the session of Sad Song’s standout
Murder Me Rachael. After these accolades and being impressed by their live show, Roger Trust signed them to Beggars Banquet.
Their self-titled debut album “The National” (Brassland 2001) was recorded and released before they had played even a single show. They cut the album with engineer Nick Lloyd and formed a label with writer Alec Bemis, so those recordings could be released. Kerrang! magazine gave it four Ks, calling it “the stuff underground legends are made of.”
The National made a second album, “Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers” (Brassland/Talitres 2003). The staff was the same, though Peter Katis, who produced both Interpol records, helped produce and mix, and Australian composer Padma Newsome from Clogs collaborated on arrangements and strings.
Following the first session of several for Bernard Lenoir on France’s Radio Inter, an in-between EP was released, Cherry Tree, containing what would become the blueprint for the sound on their next record and the session of Sad Song’s standout
Murder Me Rachael. After these accolades and being impressed by their live show, Roger Trust signed them to Beggars Banquet.
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Alligator
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Snoooowcake wrote:
about today, lucky you <3
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Myneer wrote:
Maravilloso grupo y grandes canciones me gusta todo, en especial "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers"
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Lickmyboombox wrote:
LowPulp, I imagine that the reason Mr. November isn't in the top 15 is because it may not be the strongest track on Alligator. that plus Boxer is obviously listened to more!
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theStarry wrote:
Unbelievably witty lyrics. I secretly steal them and use them as put-downs.
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LowPulp wrote:
How is Mr. November not in the top 15? I thought it was popular. It's certainly the strongest track on Alligator.
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rohank2202 wrote:
why no love for "sad songs for dirty lovers"? COME ON PEOPLE!!
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Arthurleano wrote:
The best band of nowadays! The people need listen the outhers albums, "lucky you", "karen", "the geese of bevelery road" and "daughters of the soho riots" aren't in the top 10 !
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Cobliha wrote:
amazing band
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ZioBobby wrote:
*-*
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the_robbie wrote:
tragically underrated
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enjoyste wrote:
I love Fashion Coat, especially the backing vocals on the 'black city bloodbath or white country rape' bit!
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JeremyAce4 wrote:
Great band.
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JovanaJoxy wrote:
Mistaken for Strangers <3
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aakac wrote:
i have love for about today ^-^
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Pearl_Jam10 wrote:
Alligator>Boxer imf
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HectorKipling wrote:
Ahh you guys...
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planewreckface wrote:
wheres the love for "about today"?
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Lickmyboombox wrote:
any date confirmed yet i wonder ???????????
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loadminik88 wrote:
"Can't believe they didn't add Boxer here on Last.fm yet" can we do something? =( it's time for Boxer on Last.fm.
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Joetheking wrote:
Anyone know when the new album is due?
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THE LONG COUNT - OCT 28, 30, 31st - BROOKLYN, NY - BAM
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Hi everyone! We wanted to let you know that tickets have gone on-sale today for the "The Long Count" at Brooklyn Academy of Music on October 28th, 30th and 31st. …
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