The New York Times today placed a free stream of The National's High Violet album which comes out in the coming weeks. On first listen it's just a polished and purposeful as Alligator and Boxer, but almost comes across as understated, especially the opening track Terrible Love, a song which exploded during a television performance on Jimmy Fallon's show last month and will most likely do the same in concert. The stream is only up for a few days though, so best to take advantage of it while you can. It can be found here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/magazine/25national-t.html?pagewanted=3
A five-page lengthy article accompanies the stream, one thoughtfully put together and giving insight into the workings of the band dynamics. But probably the best quote is the following:
“People say there’s a monotony to the way I sing,” Matt Berninger says, “and I totally understand that. But maybe it’s more entertaining to watch the pole-vaulter hit the bar than go over it. Hitting the notes is less important than the attempt. If you believe what you sing, if the notes are right is insignificant. ”
Definitely a keeper. To have my Flyers win last night and this come across the interweb today is almost too much to bear. Good way to start the weekend.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/magazine/25national-t.html?pagewanted=3
A five-page lengthy article accompanies the stream, one thoughtfully put together and giving insight into the workings of the band dynamics. But probably the best quote is the following:
“People say there’s a monotony to the way I sing,” Matt Berninger says, “and I totally understand that. But maybe it’s more entertaining to watch the pole-vaulter hit the bar than go over it. Hitting the notes is less important than the attempt. If you believe what you sing, if the notes are right is insignificant. ”
Definitely a keeper. To have my Flyers win last night and this come across the interweb today is almost too much to bear. Good way to start the weekend.
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