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The National
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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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undecided92 wrote:
Alligator is better than Boxer... please, if you haven't heard Alligator you MUST listen.
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Kaytleah22 wrote:
love The National,anyone wanna webcam chat? the link is in my profile.
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gabethevegan wrote:
Alligator is quite wonderful you know,i love it anyhows...Secret Meeting is awesome
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gabethevegan wrote:
Alligator is quite wonderful you know,i love it anyhows...Secret Meeting is awesome
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ClujNapoca wrote:
ABOUT TODAY <3
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teethbrushes wrote:
gospel and green gloves.
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ZioBobby wrote:
No, Boxer is a PERFECT abum!!
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Spuugvuur wrote:
Boxer is a brilliant album!!
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rogerfariass wrote:
Group de indie rock Brasil. Faça novas amizades ouvindo boa música group189482@groupsim.com
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a1tach wrote:
perfect band!
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finalcloud33 wrote:
that picture on the album is them playing at their producer Peter Katis' wedding.
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Airicsson wrote:
This photo (the one of the cover of Boxer) represents so much the mood of their music. Simply a great band!
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mightymightyp wrote:
really digging these guys right now. very fitting with the season and the cold weather.
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MaylsonUFMS wrote:
perfect!
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The405Music wrote:
The 405 included them in their 'Best Of The Decade' List! http://tinyurl.com/405decadelistpart2
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traciechkn wrote:
does anyone know where i can find a download for their self-titled album?
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Lahiri wrote:
Please listen here!! http://www.last.fm/music/And+This+Again ;-)
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dontmakemeatrgt wrote:
Gospel kills me every listen. Absolutely perfect vocal delivery from Matt.
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CampinCalv777 wrote:
vote for you favorite album of 09!! http://tooroads.blogspot.com/
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zyffe-- wrote:
Rory: amen to that! =)
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