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Terrible Love | The National | 4:39 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Sorrow | The National | 3:25 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Anyone's Ghost | The National | 2:54 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Little Faith | The National | 4:36 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Afraid of Everyone | The National | 4:19 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Bloodbuzz Ohio | The National | 4:35 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Lemonworld | The National | 3:23 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Runaway | The National | 5:33 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Conversation 16 | The National | 4:18 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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England | The National | 5:40 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks | The National | 4:12 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Walk Off (Bonus Track) | The National | 2:40 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Customer Reviews
Album of the year
Heavy instrumentation and layered production create an anthemic yet moody atmosphere, Matt sounds great as usual.
Sorrow, Little Faith, Bloodbuzz Ohio and Runaway are standouts but really there are no duds in this album.
This is high quality music from a high quality band, if you want fans to buy entire albums this is what they should sound like.
Album of the year for me !!
'A Good Album That Showed Great Potential'
Let me begin by saying that i am a huge fan of The National. I think that almost anything these guys release is bound to be better than what most other indie rock bands have on offer at the time. However i must admit that i find 'High Violet' to be a little underwhelming. Many of the songs sound similar and upon initial listenings there appears to be a lack of standout tracks (with the exception of 'Terrible Love').The album can become quite repetative and dull in parts and may leave you with a feeling of 'Been there, done that'. There are however some truly beautiful moments on show such as the soaring 'Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks', 'England' and the amazing 'Terrible Love' (however i must admit to feeling somewhat dissapointed with the album version after hearing the band sing it live on Jimmy Fallon). If you were a fan of 'Boxer' you will more than likely find yourself spending a lot of time with 'High Violet'. However if your like me and think that 'Alligator' was the better record than you may feel a little dissapointed with the new LP. All in all a good album that perhaps didn't entirely live up to it's full potential.
Definitely enjoying being lead to the flood.
The performance of the opening track 'Terrible Love' on Jimmy Fallon a while back set the precedent for a high-paced, momentous record that spills over into the elaborately structured chaos of past hits such as Mr. November, Abel etc. However, when the album version finally surfaced it was met with a lot of criticism. Apparently it didn't carry the same energy or excitement as the live performance had. What it does carry however is the elaborate sound layering, beautifully literary lyrics and patient, controlled instrumental swell that make The National one of the most enjoyable bands around at the moment.
It is precisely these elements that make High Violet one of the best albums I have heard in a long, long time. With guest appearances from Sufjan Stevens (Afraid of Everyone) and Justin Vernon (Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks), aswell as countless others, the album is a carefully crafted exploration of musical possibiliy that never disappoints.
The title itself was apparently taken from a book of the same name that Berninger found in a second hand store, a religious book that was full of concepts and ideas that seemed so chaotic and trivial, yet ineffably important. And this is what we're hearing on the record; our daily fears, losses and struggles that are only important in the sense that they are immediately relevant to ourselves. This notion is reflected in Berninger's ambiguos and emotional first hand lyrics, written with the intention of the listener being able to place themselves within each song without the constraint of exact details.
The result is a wonderfully crafted album that emotionally involves the listener on an extremely personal and intimate level on every track. An absolute must have for any fan of The National, or just good music in general. Hard to chose any standout tracks, but if I had to chose three it would be Terrible Love, Runaway and England. Enjoy!
Biography
Formed: 1999 in Brooklyn, NY
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By The National
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Bloodbuzz Ohio | High Violet | 4:35 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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About Today | Cherry Tree | 4:10 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Anyone's Ghost | High Violet | 2:54 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Exile Vilify (From the Game "Portal 2") | Exile Vilify (From the Game "Portal 2") - Single | 4:45 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Fake Empire | Boxer | 3:25 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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England | High Violet | 5:40 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Terrible Love | High Violet | 4:39 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Sorrow | High Violet | 3:25 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Think You Can Wait (From the Film "Win Win") | Think You Can Wait (From the Film "Win Win") - Single | 4:37 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
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Slow Show | Boxer | 4:08 | $1.69 | View In iTunes |
- $16.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock, Country, Alternative Country, Pop
- Released: 10 May 2010
- ℗ 2010 4AD
