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 Post subject: Re: The National
PostPosted: Thu July 11, 2019 6:56 pm 
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Yah I have no issues with their musical output. I love all the albums.

This... and regarding their live shows, I think during the SWB tour, when I saw them at RR the bass drum was way too overpowering and it made everything else sound terrible. That may have been a one night tech issue, or it could have been the venue. Despite everyone's (appropriate) love for Red Rocks, the sound is extremely variable. On a still night, it could be the most perfect sound, but when the wind circulates through there, the sound can be very bad.

Many bands stick to standard setlists, and I don't have a problem with that. Not everyone is Eddie and the PJs, with a grab bag of unrehearsed, poor quality versions of different rarities each night.


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 Post subject: Re: The National
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i've been criticizing the band for years for not shaking their setlists up, particularly their encores. hell, i think i posted a couple of times in this thread going some time back. but that has nothing to do with, nor is it a reflection of, the quality of their studio efforts, which i would hardly characterize as stagnant or uninspired.

Agreed. The newest album is amazing. Their lack of setlist diversity, not so much.

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 Post subject: Re: The National
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The new album is so ridiculously good. 10/10. Best active band in the world.


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PHATJ wrote:
The new album is so ridiculously good. 10/10. Best active band in the world.

ummm... 311 is still touring dude

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 Post subject: Re: The National
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E.H. Ruddock wrote:
PHATJ wrote:
The new album is so ridiculously good. 10/10. Best active band in the world.

ummm... 311 is still touring dude

Sweet. Good for them!


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 Post subject: Re: The National
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PHATJ wrote:
E.H. Ruddock wrote:
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The new album is so ridiculously good. 10/10. Best active band in the world.

ummm... 311 is still touring dude

Sweet. Good for them!

Yeah, YOU know...

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 Post subject: Re: The National
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forgot how good this songs is:


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 Post subject: Re: The National
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forgot how good this songs is:


Their b-sides and on-offs are really fantastic You Were A Kindness especially.

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 Post subject: Re: The National
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Days of brutalism
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 Post subject: Re: The National
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A great (and very exhaustive) look into the making of the new album. I know it got brought up in the marketing, but they made this album in a very unique way, from why and how they introduced new vocalists to how the band interacted w/ Mike Mills. It's not really something they can ever repeat, but this has become my favorite record of theirs behind Boxer/Alligator.

https://tapeop.com/interviews/133/making-of-the-national-i-am-easy-to-find/


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 Post subject: Re: The National
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PHATJ wrote:
Days of brutalism
And hairpin turns


when that song came out i wasnt too sure about it, but on the álbum it sounds great

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 Post subject: Re: The National
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psychobain wrote:
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Days of brutalism
And hairpin turns


when that song came out i wasnt too sure about it, but on the álbum it sounds great

I think it’s even better live, particularly the percussion, but I love it on the album too.


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PHATJ wrote:
psychobain wrote:
PHATJ wrote:
Days of brutalism
And hairpin turns


when that song came out i wasnt too sure about it, but on the álbum it sounds great

I think it’s even better live, particularly the percussion, but I love it on the album too.

have you caught them live yet?


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Chris_H_2 wrote:
PHATJ wrote:
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PHATJ wrote:
Days of brutalism
And hairpin turns


when that song came out i wasnt too sure about it, but on the álbum it sounds great

I think it’s even better live, particularly the percussion, but I love it on the album too.

have you caught them live yet?

Sadly, I haven’t.


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 Post subject: Re: The National
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PHATJ wrote:
Chris_H_2 wrote:
PHATJ wrote:
psychobain wrote:
PHATJ wrote:
Days of brutalism
And hairpin turns


when that song came out i wasnt too sure about it, but on the álbum it sounds great

I think it’s even better live, particularly the percussion, but I love it on the album too.

have you caught them live yet?

Sadly, I haven’t.

dammit!!


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 Post subject: Re: The National
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Chris_H_2 wrote:
PHATJ wrote:
Chris_H_2 wrote:
PHATJ wrote:
psychobain wrote:
PHATJ wrote:
Days of brutalism
And hairpin turns


when that song came out i wasnt too sure about it, but on the álbum it sounds great

I think it’s even better live, particularly the percussion, but I love it on the album too.

have you caught them live yet?

Sadly, I haven’t.

dammit!!

I know. It’s bizarre that I haven’t.


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 Post subject: Re: The National
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The National wrote:

On April 22, 2019, we took the stage at NYC’s famed Beacon Theatre for “A Special Evening With The National,” one of a series of five unique sold-out events in Paris, London, New York, Toronto and Los Angeles where we performed songs from our new album and Mike Mills-directed short film I Am Easy To Find starring Alicia Vikander.

Now we are thrilled to announce the release of The National: I Am Easy To Find, Live From New York’s Beacon Theatre via @AmazonPrime Video and The National: Live From New York’s Beacon Theatre (#AmazonOriginal) EP via @AmazonMusic. Both the film and digital EP will be available this Friday, August 23rd.

This concert documentary includes a complete performance of the album, special only to the Beacon show, with guest appearances from the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Julien Baker, Kate Stables of This Is The Kit and Mina Tindle.

Watch the trailer and listen to our performance of Rylan now at https://thenational.ffm.to/rylanlive

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 Post subject: Re: The National
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i'm so glad my kid and i flew out to nyc for that show. it was so good.


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 Post subject: Re: The National
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The Beacon Theatre movie is outstanding, with excellent, balanced sound (which can sometimes be a problem for the band on web streams).


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