The National proclaimed ‘High Violet’ would be their happy pop record. It’s not. Many people thought that this record would be a massive disappointment after the huge success of ‘Boxer’. It’s not. What it is, is a masterpiece.
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You Have To Hear: The National ‘Afraid Of Everyone’
Another song from The National’s upcoming album ‘High Violet’. Just when I thought I couldn’t be any more excited for this album, this track surfaces, with backup vocals from none other than one of my favourite ever singers, Sufjan Stevens. This is a gorgeous, slowly-building (of course), absolutely sublime song. Grab it here (right click […]
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