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blotto
(127.0.0.1)
Posted: Jan 05, 2012 - 09:37
 
1 -> 0, if I could.

valerie
(Chile)
Posted: Jan 05, 2012 - 09:37
 
i DaveInVA wrote:
The parts of this song just don't fit together. The drumming sounds to sanitized like its off a song played on a religious pop station and the singer sounds like a really, really tired Nick Cave.

 
i concur...perfect analogy



vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Jan 05, 2012 - 09:35
 
 Excelsior wrote:
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
 
I love The National, but this is too funny. . . 
 

coding_to_music
(Beantown)
Posted: Jan 05, 2012 - 09:34
 
 Excelsior wrote:
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
 
LOL


peter_james_bond
(West Of The Burg)
Posted: May 29, 2011 - 15:08
 
 twitterpated wrote:
I've noticed that phenomenon with other artists and can easily see it happening with The National.  Much as I like his voice and their music, I think their songs would start to feel like overkill if heard one after the other, like you mentioned.

p.s.:  I have to amend this posting because I picked up a copy of their CD "High Violet" yesterday and listened to it from start to finish and it never seemed like overkill at all.  They have a very unique musical vision and sound which I really like.  It may be a bit dark for some, and it is very personal, but I think it is beautiful - musically and lyrically.
 
{#High-five}


blotto
(here, at the moment)
Posted: Dec 23, 2010 - 09:12
 
 Excelsior wrote:
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
 

Sounds like a The National song

Another 1 rating for another The National song.


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Dec 23, 2010 - 08:44
 


interesting...  and some really cool music...



Ears_of_Stone
(Crushed under the hooves of the herd)
Posted: Dec 23, 2010 - 08:42
 
I'm trying to not like this band but it is not working. May end up owning an album or two.

twitterpated
Posted: Jun 15, 2010 - 11:02
 
 Valley_Boy wrote:
There is something about the production of this album that I don't like. It is almost like they mixed the vocals wrong.  Sometimes too muffled...

I get bored listening to the CD after a while, but any song mixed in with other music really stands out to me. I like the songs, but not all at the same time.

 

I've noticed that phenomenon with other artists and can easily see it happening with The National.  Much as I like his voice and their music, I think their songs would start to feel like overkill if heard one after the other, like you mentioned.

p.s.:  I have to amend this posting because I picked up a copy of their CD "High Violet" yesterday and listened to it from start to finish and it never seemed like overkill at all.  They have a very unique musical vision and sound which I really like.  It may be a bit dark for some, and it is very personal, but I think it is beautiful - musically and lyrically.


erinks
(ontario)
Posted: Jun 15, 2010 - 10:59
 
so much national lately!

Fables85
(Not Here)
Posted: Apr 28, 2010 - 01:50
 
Ah.... It doesn't get much better than this!

Valley_Boy
(Wisconsin: Smell our DairyAir)
Posted: Mar 12, 2010 - 07:12
 
There is something about the production of this album that I don't like. It is almost like they mixed the vocals wrong.  Sometimes too muffled...

I get bored listening to the CD after a while, but any song mixed in with other music really stands out to me. I like the songs, but not all at the same time.


smackiepipe
(Western North Carolina)
Posted: Mar 12, 2010 - 07:01
 
I'm hearing shades of Chris Rea. Pretty good stuff.

hermannism
(I've always wanted a monkey)
Posted: Mar 12, 2010 - 07:00
 
Obviously the haters are not brainy enough to appreciate such great music. 

scruffystevie
(Sunny Brighton, England)
Posted: Mar 12, 2010 - 06:59
 
mine too - we must live on the same planet...

 srose96 wrote:
The National pretty much rocks my world... at all times...
 



srose96
(grandma's house)
Posted: Feb 08, 2010 - 18:08
 
The National pretty much rocks my world... at all times...

ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX)
Posted: Nov 06, 2009 - 13:27
 
 Droidac wrote:

Man, you're an ass. Do you EVER say anything remotely positive?

 

If one were in need of a tedious way to pass time, perhaps as some sort of penance, one could click here and try to find the positive comments.

It's kinda like playing Where's Waldo only instead of seeing lots of stripes you see puke emoticons. {#Eek}

DaveInVA
(In a crumbling Queen Anne mansion in Damnville, VA)
Posted: Nov 06, 2009 - 13:17
 
The parts of this song just don't fit together. The drumming sounds to sanitized like its off a song played on a religious pop station and the singer sounds like a really, really tired Nick Cave.


simme2
(Linkoping, Sweden)
Posted: Jun 22, 2009 - 16:24
 
SOLID NINE...  Close to TEN..

xpanurmind
(Canada)
Posted: Mar 19, 2009 - 18:37
 
The National is a unique sounding band.  Marbles????

SweTex
(Texas)
Posted: Mar 19, 2009 - 18:34
 
Normally something I'd like,but...no.

lalalisa25
(Boonton, NJ)
Posted: Nov 13, 2008 - 09:11
 
LOVE The National.

wrangler
(cliffside park, nj)
Posted: Nov 13, 2008 - 08:55
 
this guy should get the bag of marbles out of his mouth when "sings".  it might help.  then again, probably not

wrangler
(cliffside park, nj)
Posted: Oct 23, 2008 - 08:45
 
too bad there's no ZERO rating.  so boring

Droidac
(4066 kms east of Paradise)
Posted: Oct 23, 2008 - 08:32
 
 Excelsior wrote:


No, it's not great. It's a waste of time.
 
Man, you're an ass. Do you EVER say anything remotely positive?


toterola
(Somewhere between Shipping and Receiving)
Posted: Sep 21, 2008 - 16:54
 
 I saw these guys with R.E.M. back in June. They did a Hell of a job opening the show!  {#Clap}

Papernapkin
(Mountain View, CA)
Posted: May 10, 2008 - 09:15
 
Too much time devoted to melancholy.
Excelsior
Posted: May 10, 2008 - 09:14
 
gernick wrote:


ain't it great?

bring it bring it bring it!

the album is great too


No, it's not great. It's a waste of time.
gernick
(Groningen (in the cold northern Netherlands))
Posted: May 10, 2008 - 09:14
 
Excelsior wrote:
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"


ain't it great?

bring it bring it bring it!

the album is great too
Excelsior
Posted: May 02, 2008 - 11:16
 
_yoda wrote:


Get the vinyl. It sounds gorgeous


Better yet, buy a CD with actual music on it.
_yoda
Posted: May 02, 2008 - 09:12
 
jwb wrote:
Great stalker song. Love it.

Unfortunately this CD sounds terrible. It's compressed to within 1dB of death. Dammit.


Get the vinyl. It sounds gorgeous
jotbe6
Posted: Mar 12, 2008 - 18:30
 
wow.. gran cancion, he empezado a escuchar hace poco sobre esta banda, y todos sus temas son impresionantes
Bill... pon en el playlist a la cancion:
The National - Guest Room


Excelsior
Posted: Mar 08, 2008 - 08:36
 
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
*drums drums drums*
"mumble, mumble, mumble"
cvandoren
(Albany, NY)
Posted: Mar 04, 2008 - 19:57
 
Huh? What did he say?
cayenne
(in over my head)
Posted: Feb 03, 2008 - 12:26
 
I heard a song from this cd (it may have been this one, I'm not sure) at the grocery store today. It's Muzak! I like it, though.
daisky
Posted: Jan 28, 2008 - 22:32
 
Enough of these guys please. They are just fine, but the quality of the music certainly doesnt warrant all that airtime they are getting here on RP.

But it seems people on here like them a lot.
lattalo
(Beartooths)
Posted: Jan 16, 2008 - 13:10
 
Very good CD, though I did notice the poor sound on the CD. Becoming one of my favorites.
Mari
(île de lesvos)
Posted: Jan 03, 2008 - 01:27
 
jwb wrote:
Great stalker song. Love it.

Unfortunately this CD sounds terrible. It's compressed to within 1dB of death. Dammit.
well put, though as you say, great song!
jwb
Posted: Dec 01, 2007 - 13:50
 
Great stalker song. Love it.

Unfortunately this CD sounds terrible. It's compressed to within 1dB of death. Dammit.
sfomike
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 - 14:31
 
Great band, I'm not familar with their work, but I really like the way they drop the pretense of Americans not knowing what their government is doing in their names. If you like the singers voice check out music by Greg Brown, try "Spring Wing" or "You Don't Really Get Me".
chyk5
Posted: Nov 19, 2007 - 12:43
 
This CD is a great piece of work. I have the prior 2 releases and, although both are worthy, this is exceptional.
Jazbo
(Beautiful Valparaiso IN.)
Posted: Nov 01, 2007 - 07:56
 
Starting to grow on me.
esotericderek
Posted: Sep 09, 2007 - 23:03
 
wonderful album.
AlienRelic
(east of Eden)
Posted: Sep 05, 2007 - 11:22
 
I think these guys are good.
cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Aug 29, 2007 - 08:17
 
I heard a glimmer of Iggy Pop's 'Candy'. Not a bad thing.

c.
denbear
(Denver, Colorado)
Posted: Aug 27, 2007 - 21:24
 
Seems clipped now. Not repeated. Packets are getting dropped.
sutcliff
(Saint Louis)
Posted: Aug 24, 2007 - 22:01
 
Surly Tindersticks.
chiggins
(Ever'whar)
Posted: Aug 09, 2007 - 12:53
 
getting better with every listen. 7 => 8 and climbing...


Darlington
(Columbia, South Carolina)
Posted: Aug 01, 2007 - 10:16
 
I totally agree. Fantastic CD.
Banaszak
(3rd star from the left)
Posted: Aug 01, 2007 - 10:15
 
out_to_lunch wrote:
I almost thought this was Magnetic Fields for a minute...sounds like Stephen Merritt....



I think it sounds more like Stephen Hawking. Givvitt a one