Welsh Rich Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 It is really good - more uptempo than Alligator, which I liked. Great rhythms to it all as well... a lot better than the Bright Eyes album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Leo Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I am only on my second listen, but it sounds pretty awesome but the best National songs reveal themselves in time, so I hope that is the case on Boxer as well. Agreed! After many listens, Sad Songs has proven more durable than Alligator which, for me, presented it's charms quicker. This album is FINE! Have been listening every day since leaked, and liking it more and more. Can't wait to see them this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 It is really good - more uptempo than Alligator, which I liked. Great rhythms to it all as well... a lot better than the Bright Eyes album.hmm... i think most (myself included) would argue that Alligator is more uptempo than Boxer... regardless, as great as Alligator was, i like this more already Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 hmm... i think most (myself included) would argue that Alligator is more uptempo than Boxer...I agree with that statement. regardless, as great as Alligator was, i like this more already Not quite there yet tho. on that one. I'm gonna throw this out there for WTW: I like all the songs on Boxer, already love a few but as an album I think the second half bogs down a bit.Finishing up w/ Ada and Gospel back to back just slows things too much. BTW I love Ada. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpillbox Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I got to say...I hadn't heard of these guys before a couple of weeks ago. Really digging this album ('Slow Show' is my most immediate favorite). I'm ready to go into their back catalog...it sounds like the consensus is that "Alligator" is their best? Should I start there? What the band's story? Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayacoop Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I got to say...I hadn't heard of these guys before a couple of weeks ago. Really digging this album ('Slow Show' is my most immediate favorite). I'm ready to go into their back catalog...it sounds like the consensus is that "Alligator" is their best? Should I start there? What the band's story? Cheers. I'm loving this record. It will be in my top 5 for sure. IMO, Slow Show > Apartment Story > Start A War is the high point of the record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Album is a lot different than I expected, there are no songs where Matt goes raging mad like on Alligator. Needless to say the album is fantastic with my two current favorite songs being Ada and Gospel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azzurri Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 they have just added a fifth show at the Bowery - June 1st. the other four appear to be sold out. FYI for NYC fans. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I just downloaded this as well and I'm quite enjoying it. It's the first time I've heard the National, I read up on them when Alligator came out but for some reason never bothered to listen to them. Thank you Via Chicago! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 album is already up there w/ my top 3-5 on the year... i can't stop listening to it Link? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 I got to say...I hadn't heard of these guys before a couple of weeks ago. Really digging this album ('Slow Show' is my most immediate favorite). I'm ready to go into their back catalog...it sounds like the consensus is that "Alligator" is their best? Should I start there? What the band's story? Cheers. Alligator is generally regarded as their best, yes. Time will tell if Boxer's popularity eclipses it. And yeah I def. agree Alligator is much much more uptempo than Boxer. Anywho, start with Alligator, one of my favorite albums period, and if you enjoy that check out Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers and the Cherry Tree EP. Sad Songs is pretty great top to bottom, and Cherry Tree is a more relaxed, acoustic affair witht he song "About Today" being one of my favorite songs they've recorded. And if you stilll really like those, the s/t ain't bad either, but all their subsequent albums have been vastly superior. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaysettes Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I really hate to do this but, does anyone have any spare invites to a good torrent site just lying around? Finally when I got bittorrent configured with the new computer, I realized all of my accounts were dead. Thanks anywho! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 would someone mind *helping me find this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redpillbox Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Alligator is generally regarded as their best, yes. Time will tell if Boxer's popularity eclipses it. And yeah I def. agree Alligator is much much more uptempo than Boxer. Anywho, start with Alligator, one of my favorite albums period, and if you enjoy that check out Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers and the Cherry Tree EP. Sad Songs is pretty great top to bottom, and Cherry Tree is a more relaxed, acoustic affair witht he song "About Today" being one of my favorite songs they've recorded. And if you stilll really like those, the s/t ain't bad either, but all their subsequent albums have been vastly superior. Nice. Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely check "Alligator" out. I'll start there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnW Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 After seeing their video and hearing the song "start a war" I am really excited for the release of this one, almost as excited as I am for sky blue sky here's a link to the video http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1fwmf_40...art-a-war" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PigSooie Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 After seeing their video and hearing the song "start a war" I am really excited for the release of this one, almost as excited as I am for sky blue sky here's a link to the video http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1fwmf_40...art-a-war" Thanks for that. Very cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 The National will be opening for the first week of Arcade Fire's North American Tour. http://www.arcadefire.net/tour-dates/the-n...for-arcade-fire 05/01/07 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Civic Ctr. Theatre 05/02/07 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe Auditorium05/04/07 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall05/05/07 Upper Darby, PA Tower Theatre05/07/07 New York, NY United Palace05/08/07 New York, NY United Palace05/09/07 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall tour of the year?? christ i hope they stay on through Chicago Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cusacker Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 would someone mind *helping me find this? seconded. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayacoop Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 A single single has also leaked at that sty place, which has two additional tracks... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Thanks for the *help everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cusacker Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Thanks for the *help everyone. yes, thank you very much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 The National will be opening for the first week of Arcade Fire's North American Tour. christ i hope they stay on through ChicagoI second that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I second that.they're not unfortunately, RCMH is their last opening slot. they're off to the UK a bit after that St. Vincent opens the first Chi show and Electrelane (who are quite good) open the 2nd & 3rd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chendizzle Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 I just want to re-emphasize how amazing this album is I was initially a tad let down the first listen or so, but damn I love it every inch as much as Alligator. The National on MTV, from the Human Giant marathon thingy. Def worth checking out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 okay, if anybody could help me out (again)...I think I need to (finally) check these guys out. late to the dance as always, but i'm trying... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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