crocodiles Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 15 hours ago, James96 said: I think they just played it in full as it was being broadcasted on radio and they played it in full on the NPR first listen thing. So maybe it was just to celebrate the release. http://www.brooklynvegan.com/the-national-played-bowery-ballroom-w-sufjan-doveman-pics-review-setlist/ I watched some of it last night agree think it was basically an album launch with cbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yokel Again Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Well, I think it's great - really really strong, fits in consistently with all the albums since Alligator. That's quite a run of albums now. Not sure it's a 'stand out' album for them, but on a few early listens its very accessible, good mix of fast and slow ones. There are a few tracks that I think will go on to be real proper National classics. TWFM was a slow burner for me, I didn't think it was THAT great at first, but love it now. In contrast I think this is great already. Not so sure on the final track, but other than that there are some crackers on there. Look forward to the gigs - two weeks Thursday!!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Yokel Again said: Not so sure on the final track, but other than that there are some crackers on there. I love the final track. Can see why others might not but I love the totally low key vibe of it and spoken vocals. One of my favourites from the album at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRLY Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Listened about 5 times now and it's grown on each listen. First time I enjoyed all the way through but didn't really grab me in the same way alligator/boxer/twfm did on first listen. Since then tracks I wasn't too bothered about in the first place (empire line, walk it back, born to beg) have all made a big impression. I like that, despite the more electronic approach, the songs are still all trademark National sounding. Matt seems the same as ever, but I'm yet to delve into the lyrical content fully. Its great, and that makes it 5 great albums in a row - they're the most consistent band atm in my eyes. P.s System till bangs every single time even after having played it upwards of 20 times when it came out, one of their very best imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloorFiller Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 1 hour ago, CHRLY said: P.s System till bangs every single time even after having played it upwards of 20 times when it came out, one of their very best imo. Agreed. Was an automatic banger when I first heard it and it hasn't gotten old for me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Lawn Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 2 listens on Saturday, 2 on Sunday, and another 2 today, I'm in love with this thing. I'll Still Destroy You is marvelous isn't it? With each listen a different track has felt like a standout centrepiece, really strong and distinct set of songs here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkic Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Agree with all of the above. I'd say of all their albums post Aligator, it's the one that has grabbed me the most immediately (I'm only 5-6 listens in). Love the synthy, electronic glitchy aspect of the album. It manages to be different enough yet still retains everything I love about The National. I'm short, it's a triumph. Still think Turtleneck is a red herring though, just doesn't seem to fit at all. Also, how good does the Glasto set list look now? Really strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Jokers Attack Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 It's getting better every listen. Walk It Back is my favourite right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Anyone have any idea for rough set times for the gig at the Eventim Apollo? Won't be able to make it to the venue until about half 8 and I see the Facebook event for the show says it's gonna finish at 10 which seems very early. Edited September 11, 2017 by rhg_99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 12 hours ago, rhg_99 said: Anyone have any idea for rough set times for the gig at the Eventim Apollo? Won't be able to make it to the venue until about half 8 and I see the Facebook event for the show says it's gonna finish at 10 which seems very early. looking to swap one monday standing ticket for tuesday or wednesday if possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash011 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 After a week with this record I am really loving it. Think it's their 'In Rainbows,' and quite possibly their best album. 'Dark Side of the Gym' remains my favourite but it's just wonderful throughout, with so much detail put into every song. Wish I was seeing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Sam Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Quallo album. It may well be album of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Oh man it just gets better with every listen. I'd like to see them do a headline set off the back of this record. I saw they've been announced for NorthSide in Denmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownie30 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Would they be too big for End of the Road / Green Man? With no Glasto next year, not really fitting the Reading demographics AND having done Latitude in 2016... would they fit anywhere for a headline slot over here next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 11 minutes ago, Brownie30 said: Would they be too big for End of the Road / Green Man? If they did either, I would seriously consider it! Not sure how likely it is though. I fancy abroad next year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 37 minutes ago, Brownie30 said: Would they be too big for End of the Road / Green Man? With no Glasto next year, not really fitting the Reading demographics AND having done Latitude in 2016... would they fit anywhere for a headline slot over here next year? Yeah I reckon so. Could see them doing Citadel if anything; they've had Sigur Rós and Foals headline the last two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownie30 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, Will-2609 said: Yeah I reckon so. Could see them doing Citadel if anything; they've had Sigur Rós and Foals headline the last two years. Very good shout that - and always falls on the same weekend as Latitude which could be a ballache. As incredible as their set was in 2016, perhaps Melvin dropped a ball by getting them in and not waiting for this record - what a show it would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty_dog Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 had 3 listens so far and like a couple, usually takes me a good 10 listens for any of there Albums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, jyoung said: If they did either, I would seriously consider it! Not sure how likely it is though. I fancy abroad next year... theyre playing Primavera. Apparently the organiser said so in a forum or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoung Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, rhg_99 said: theyre playing Primavera. Apparently the organiser said so in a forum or something. Oh really? That sounds good to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Incognito Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, jyoung said: Oh really? That sounds good to me! yeh was after Frank Ocean cancelled and people were calling for a replacement so the main organiser Gabi went on a forum and said something like ''next year, they're coming'' It wasn't officially confirmed of course but he alluded to it fairly strongly I think. Also a week or so before he said they were already working on the running order for the main stages for 2018. I'm planning on returning to Primavera next year so it's good news for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 The last part of Walk it Back has some beautiful lyrics: I'll walk through Lawrencetown Along the tracks My own body in my arms But I won't collapse Also Sleep Well Beast with the: Became a father while I was still a son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scatteredscreens Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Just now, rhg_99 said: yeh was after Frank Ocean cancelled and people were calling for a replacement so the main organiser Gabi went on a forum and said something like ''next year, they're coming'' It wasn't officially confirmed of course but he alluded to it fairly strongly I think. Also a week or so before he said they were already working on the running order for the main stages for 2018. I'm planning on returning to Primavera next year so it's good news for me!! Yeah also Aaron Dessner mentioned it in a recent interview, someone asked if they were playing Spain and he mentioned "maybe we'll play Primavera". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcrawler Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Do we know who's supporting on the other UK dates yet? I know This is the Kit are supporting in London but haven't seen anything for the other dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gucci Piggy Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Checking back in to say this is still the best damn album I ever heard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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