Beltmann Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Glad I'm not the only who thought that was excellent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 That sounds so good. I can't wait until May comes around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azzurri Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 this is great...i wondered how they could top Boxer. sounds like this album will have a more dynamic and expansive sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 not only is the song itself good, but it sounds like they've beefed up their live sound a good deal. that's pretty cool. really looking forward to this now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
W(TF) Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Great song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scalzunfield Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 That song just blew me away. Holy shit I wasn't counting on being excited about their new one figuring there's no way to top Boxer but...I could be wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 That song just blew me away. Holy shit I wasn't counting on being excited about their new one figuring there's no way to top Boxer but...I could be wrong. They already topped Boxer...with Alligator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Fallon seems to be getting all the good bands lately, or at least bands I'm not seeing anywhere else. Beach House, Joanna Newsom, Ted Leo, now this. Definitely gets me excited for the new album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nobody Girl Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 They already topped Boxer...with Alligator. This. I was actually disappointed with Boxer. But I guess I was bound to be since Alligator is one of my favorite CDs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyjimmy Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 They already topped Boxer...with Alligator. I kinda love Alligator too since it was my introduction to 'em. Fallon seems to be getting all the good bands lately QFT. Just watched the performance last night. And then I remembered I have tickets for 4/22&4/23 ! Also, it's been mentioned before in other threads but bears repeating: Bryan Devendorf is a hell of a drummer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 They already topped Boxer...with Alligator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 overall album & cohesiveness-wise i definitely prefer Boxer to Alligator, but Alligator has higher highs (All The Wine (i realize it was released earlier but still), Secret Meeting, Abel, Mr. November, Baby We'll Be Fine, etc.), but Boxer is more consistent and has a much better overall flow & mood for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 "All the Wine" sucked me into The National. What a song! However, I agree with Solace. Boxer is an amazing piece of work. I'll take it a step further with my blasphemy and say their self-titled, debut album is better than Alligator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 overall album & cohesiveness-wise i definitely prefer Boxer to Alligator, but Alligator has higher highs (All The Wine (i realize it was released earlier but still), Secret Meeting, Abel, Mr. November, Baby We'll Be Fine, etc.), but Boxer is more consistent and has a much better overall flow & mood for me. "All the Wine" sucked me into The National. What a song! However, I agree with Solace. Boxer is an amazing piece of work. I'll take it a step further with my blasphemy and say their self-titled, debut album is better than Alligator. Ok. I think Alligator holds together album-wise much better. It runs through every range of emotion while maintaining the same intense vibe throughout with rocking anthems and contemplative slow-burners. Boxer feels a little monotonous in comparison. Plus, there isn't a mediocre song to be found on Alligator. Every single one ranks up there with their best. I think it's a masterpiece and one of my favorite albums of all time. To each their own, I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cooperissup3r Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Looking For Astronauts is not a song I would call good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Looking For Astronauts is not a song I would call good. I agree. Remove "Looking for Astronauts" and Alligator might be able to compete with Boxer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 it's my only "skip" song. and finally watched that fallon performance last night on the dvr. so good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radiokills Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I saw them two nights ago at the Bell House in Brooklyn. they were great. terrible love is awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 i like Looking For Astronauts, but never been a huge fan of Val Jester. had they replaced that song with 'Driver, Surprise Me' and replaced Astronauts with 'The Thrilling of Claire', Alligator would have been totally perfect for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Alright you got me. There are 2 I skip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Glad I'm not the only who thought that was excellent. nope, for sure not the only one! here's hoping they don't play lolla so chicago can get a real concert! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 01 Terrible Love02 Sorrow03 Anyone's Ghost04 Little Faith05 Afraid of Everyone06 Bloodbuzz Ohio07 Lemonworld08 Runaway09 Conversation 1610 England11 Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trevor Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 god i'm so excited. haven't been this excited for a release since...eh, dunno. In Rainbows? heh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azzurri Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 there are live versions of 9 of those tracks on youtube...and just based on those clips, this album's awesomeness is almost gauranteed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
renic Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 i'm torn, do i look them up on you tube or wait for the leak? part of me wants to wait but i just don't know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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