20/11/2009

Friday mp3: The National


The National formed in Ohio ten years ago, a five-piece led by baritone frontman Matt Berninger, and featuring two sets of brothers. Influenced by the likes of Tindersticks and Springsteen, they released their first LP themselves. A second album and EP would follow before their big break, a move to respected indie label Beggars Banquet.

By now a full-time band they'd release two critically-acclaimed records in three years, Alligator and Boxer, both of which seem to be popping up in several of the as-to-be-expected as we stumble into 2010, 'best of the decade' discussions. Both are pretty special. A fifth record is expected early in the new year.

This track is taken from Boxer.

MP3: Mistaken For Strangers
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3 comments:

  1. newsoftheblues21 November 2009 at 00:21

    great call, top track... best friday mp3 by far..

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  2. Steven21 November 2009 at 01:07

    Fantastic band. Fantastic song. I had Boxer on repeat for about six months last year.

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  3. Anonymous21 November 2009 at 02:55

    Excellent band. Can't wait for their next album.

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