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Secret Meeting - Single

The National

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...in the basement of my brain...

Secret meeting - at first, it seems a wishy-washy track, a bit samey. However, kick back on a sunny day, lie back and stare at the sky. With lyrics like, "I'm sorry I missed you, I had a secret meeting in the basement of my brain" it's hard to not be swept away. This track reminds me about the part of a relationship when you want to get out but feel like you can't, feeling trapped as such, in the troubles of your own mind. The line: "Didn't anybody tell you how to gracefully disappear in a room" is just about as cool as it gets. In the lyrics, the pairing of the words "dull and wicked" is such an fantastic way of describing this track!

Biography

Formed: 1999 in Brooklyn, NY

Genre: Alternative

Years Active: '00s, '10s

Although formed during the post-punk revival of the late '90s, the National took inspiration from a wider set of influences, including country-rock, Americana, indie rock, and Britpop. The lineup began taking shape in Ohio and officially cemented itself in New York, with baritone vocalist Matt Berninger joining forces with two sets of brothers — Scott (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums), and Aaron (guitar) and Bryce Dessner (guitar). After establishing themselves as a live act, the bandmates...
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Secret Meeting - Single, The National
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  • £1.58
  • Genres: Rock, Music
  • Released: 29 August 2005

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