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Cincinnati, United States (1999 – present)
The National is a Brooklyn-based alternative 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 Dessner (guitar, bass, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar), Scott Devendorf (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).
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 “Turn on The Bright Lights” and “Antics” by Interpol, 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 standoutMurder 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 “Turn on The Bright Lights” and “Antics” by Interpol, 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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Alex_psychopaul wrote:
music for drunk.
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Vianouzz wrote:
If you like The National, be sure to check 'Bored Man Overboard', they sound very similar
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williemarkie wrote:
Terrible love is my choice from this band, perfect. http://www.bublaa.com/bubble/Indie%20Talk
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breathtospeak wrote:
quite perfect
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TheMukeyMu wrote:
national is good
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lalachristy wrote:
This band is absolutely perfect in every way. One of my favorites forever.
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mthfckins1ck wrote:
am i the only one who thinks that they somehow sound like joy division?
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toughman123 wrote:
My favorite is probably England. Then Conversation 16.
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MagdA88 wrote:
@whiteclef1 "I'm talking ace this morning"
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whiteclef1 wrote:
Secrete Meeting is amazing, does anybody know what the chanting in the background is saying??
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theblackheron wrote:
Stellan Skarsgård looks like the aged version of Matt Berninger.
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groovez0ne wrote:
Bloodbuzz Ohio - just a hymn!
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AMaidenElf wrote:
Sorrow <3
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Nada88 wrote:
Try that with Terrible Love, Slow Show, About Today or The Geese of Beverly Road. It'd work for me. ;) Actually, I can't stop listening those ones. xD
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Eoh wrote:
Make me stop listening to Rylan, please.
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Doncewa wrote:
Lovely vocal.
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suorg wrote:
:3
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semionato wrote:
you know you have a permanent piece of my medium-sized brazilian heart.
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Eoh wrote:
Yeah, I found an mp3 on some site but it was tagged "Dylan" and then I couldn't find the song anywhere and was pretty much confused. I know of I need my girl, but Rylan is just beyond awesome, thanks. And fuck yeah for avatar combo.
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Harvest Festival set times + The Long Count in London
12 Nov 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/thenational
Hi Everyone -
We wanted to let those of you attending Harvest in Sydney and
Brisbane
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performing from
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