The National

[steviewevie]

Might see them this Saturday only cause I want to see Dry Cleaning.

[Yokel Again]

Really like the new tune. As someone has said, could be off Sleep Well Beast. Lovely stuff. 

[steviewevie]

2 hours ago, Ronseal said:

recommended Dry Cleaning songs?

All of it, they've only done 1 album and a few EPs.

[The Clearest Blue]

Can’t wait to see them tomorrow, the only time I’ve seen them before was also at APE and since then they have become one of my favourite bands.

[Hugh Jass II]

Tomorrow's the first time since about 2015 that they've toured or had dates in this country and I'm not going.

[Hugh Jass II]

Still gutted the Brixton dates weren't rearranged.

[nikkic]

Just now, Hugh Jass II said:

Still gutted the Brixton dates weren't rearranged.

Yeah same, perfect venue for them really.

I’m missing tomorrow as well, best pal is selfishly getting married, he’s also as annoyed as I am as he’s a big fan too. 

Fingers crossed for a tour next year and an illustrious Other stage headline set. 

[JayBalls]

Seeing them tomorrow for the first time, can't wait. 

[charlierc]

On 8/25/2022 at 12:16 PM, Hugh Jass II said:

Still gutted the Brixton dates weren't rearranged.

Do we think their next visit to the UK might be at that kinda scale?

Kinda bummed I didn't go tonight, though still don't feel 100% after I was unwell last weekend so I'm not sure how fresh I woulda been.

[Superscally]

Here we go

[Superscally]

51 minutes ago, Superscally said:

Here we go

PINK RABBITS

[Superscally]

Fuckinell. No JV, get Robin P. Setlist for the ages.

[Superscally]

Graceless.

[Hugh Jass II]

They played Pink Rabbits??

Motherfuckers!

[D-Low]

Said it before, and maybe I’m just used to the sound at glastonbury and London gigs are in the city do have different sound reg rules but the levels where I was stood were dreadful. I was only about 7-8 rows from the front too and it was way too quiet. Made the atmosphere very weird where we were stood. Really dislike London outdoor shows, +1 for wishing the Brixton dates got rescheduled 😢

[scatteredscreens]

Just on the way back from the Manchester gig. Was incredible. One of the best times I've seen them and that was my 7th time round. Matt seemed well up for it. Finally got to hear Wasp Nest in the flesh 🥲

[st dan]

Incredible gig last night. What a setlist. The best audience I think I can remember ever being in.

[The Other Steve]

Watched them in London on Friday and Manchester last night and both gigs were incredible but the crowd last night in Manchester was something special.  Best crowd I've ever been in at a National gig and that's my 9th time watching them.  My wife finally got to hear About Today which is magnificent as they don't play it often in Manchester.  They were just sublime and the Vanderlyle sing along with that crowd was just perfect. 

Edited August 28, 2022 by The Other Steve

[The Other Steve]

p.s. I love their new walk on music - Leonard Cohen - I Can't Forget 👌

[1986]

APE was a great time. Probably the closest they’ve come to a greatest hits set. Crowd where I was loved it and was probably the biggest sing along I’ve seen with them. Great day all round.

[JayBalls]

I'm here to reiterate the sentiments I am hearing about the Manchester gig, wow, it was my first time seeing them and my thoughts I had at the time that I was being spoilt are being confirmed.

The setlist was spot on and the crowd was wonderful and the band and the music suited that extraordinary venue very well.

😎

[crocodiles]

So jealous of you all seen them 3 times but just couldn't do it this time money as ever and family stuff going on .

Hope everyone whose seen them this time round had great time . 

How was the Manchester venue haven't been there yet .

 

[scatteredscreens]

1 hour ago, crocodiles said:

So jealous of you all seen them 3 times but just couldn't do it this time money as ever and family stuff going on .

Hope everyone whose seen them this time round had great time . 

How was the Manchester venue haven't been there yet .

 

It was massive and probably not suited to a band but I think the sound was fantastic and very loud (in a good way) which made it a good experience for me. Idk about bar prices and queues because I don't drink.

[Riggins]

Also really enjoyed APE, although still bitter we never got the 2 special nights at Brixton. Just thought I could listen to them for another 2 hours, didn't want it to end.

How lucky we are to have a band that have been this good for this long and still seem to just be completely on form.

[Dancers Stand Very Still]

I said this in the APE thread but was Matt ill? Sound was decent (for a change in Vic Park!) but his voice seemed well off.

Otherwise, the band were good but not great for me. It was the worst I've seen them but still a solid 7/10.