Their album Boxer helped me when my mother passed away suddenly 2 yrs ago.Couldn't stop playing the album in my car stereo as I just drove around aimlessly through the streets of Dublin.This band will forever have a place in my heart.
One of the most emotionally devastating compositions i've ever heard. Art in its highest form. A million times thank you to The National for this. I'll be pre-ordering this album.
This is such a great track....really slow burning...This has a feel of Tindersticks to it-which can only be a good thing... The National deserve to be massive.
wow. it amazes me how much i love every single one of their songs. i agree with a previous post about being able to listen to their albums straight through and being blown away by them all. their writing, rhythm;everything is just fantastic. i can see how they may not be for everyone, but if you really appreciate the story of their songs, you can't help but love them. can't wait for the new album. i've seen them live twice. i will see them every time they come to raleigh. fan for life.
a few years ago we had the privilege to organized their concert in our club. Live and as a people are so friendly and special: D aaaa I can not wait to hear them again live.
You know what I like about the national. Evyertime I see them they just stand and play. No bullshit. Nothing flashy just good music. If you can get a good song without halfnaked lady's humping your legs you probably have talent.
The National does some amazing stuff! I haven't heard a song of theirs that isn't super creative and beautiful and like listening to a story. Lovelovelove.
Just listened to this song on the radio, it's a beautiful sound. If they still need a name Runaway is good but I liked the image of being led to the flood, invoked by the lyrics.
samjhow3 Thanks for the tip man. - that is the only album that I don't have! Will be putting that right ASAP. These guys never let the side down. What an amazing band.
Una muestra más de lo que este grupo puede hacer... batería, voz, guitarras, bajo, pianos, violines, trompetas... todo ello sonando en plena harmonia. Desde hace tiempo The National es mi formación favorita y espero que no le pase como a otras que se le sube la fama a la cabeza a medida que ganan popularidad. Ojalá vengan vuelvan pronto a Portugal!
The National is just an all around amazing band. Lyrically and instrumentally their songs just seem to take me over. Also, i don't know very many bands, indie or mainstream, that can come out with so many songs, so consistently, that i just love. Name one "bad" National song...Saying that, Alligator and Boxer have many different aspects to them but i love alligator because of the way Matt Berninger gets so passionate. Sorry for being so wordy, what a great band. You forgot All the Wine...unreal.
@krzhizhanovsky Very nicely put, I'm glad someone else picked up on that. If all of us late 20 somethings are going to have our quarter life crisis, then at least we can have a good soundtrack to it :-)
I'm agree with you, i prefer Alligator, for me it's absolutly incredible, all songs are amazing, I can listen it regularly without problems. I dont find fair words to say what extent ALLIGATOR is splendid... I'm French ;-D
Their album Boxer helped me when my mother passed away suddenly 2 yrs ago.Couldn't stop playing the album in my car stereo as I just drove around aimlessly through the streets of Dublin.This band will forever have a place in my heart.
One of the most emotionally devastating compositions i've ever heard. Art in its highest form. A million times thank you to The National for this. I'll be pre-ordering this album.
oh my god i cry every time i hear this song!!!
There's something about this that is so incredibly moving. I can feel it deep inside
i remember seeing them over summer...one of the greatest shows i had ever been too.
This is such a great track....really slow burning...This has a feel of Tindersticks to it-which can only be a good thing...
The National deserve to be massive.
"I'll go braving everything
Through the shine of the sun
But I won't be no runaway
Cause I won't run
...
Go ahead, go ahead" TOP!!!
Its rare to find a band this consistently good through album after album. If this tracks anything to go by thats not gonna change.
Love this song. Have never heard of the National 'til now.
Couldntve said it better myself, they are in a league of their own when it comes to music. Its beautiful, unique and just each song is truly special
wow. it amazes me how much i love every single one of their songs. i agree with a previous post about being able to listen to their albums straight through and being blown away by them all. their writing, rhythm;everything is just fantastic. i can see how they may not be for everyone, but if you really appreciate the story of their songs, you can't help but love them. can't wait for the new album. i've seen them live twice. i will see them every time they come to raleigh. fan for life.
quite a poet really, it's nice to find pop lyrics that make you stop and think, now and then
His voice brings you deep inside your soul....
a few years ago we had the privilege to organized their concert in our club. Live and as a people are so friendly and special: D aaaa I can not wait to hear them again live.
Beautiful song. One of my favorites by these guys. Keep coming back to it.
A fantastic rendition to a great song. It is a pleasure.
I'm someone lucky enough to have 'stumbled upon' this amazing band. His voice is incredible, so cool and strong, yet relaxed.
Matts voice in this performance is incredible
Well, more than usual
Unbelievable, absolutely brilliant. Well done.
I Loved loved loved this!!! This band has a depth a lot of other new bands can't compete with.
This song is absolutely amazing.
I love them too and there is something about this song, I can't explain it
They are awesome!! I'm looking forward for their new piece of art...
You know what I like about the national.
Evyertime I see them they just stand and play. No bullshit. Nothing flashy just good music.
If you can get a good song without halfnaked lady's humping your legs you probably have talent.
This version is even nicer than the rendition on the album. A truly beautiful piece by a very original group.
everytime i here this one i just get chills, in a good way,
One of the best best there is right now imo, i love their music so SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The National does some amazing stuff! I haven't heard a song of theirs that isn't super creative and beautiful and like listening to a story. Lovelovelove.
Legendary, classic bands still exist today and here they are: U2, Wilco, Arcade Fire, The National.
everyone needs to see them live. it should be required in high school music classes.
what a fantastic band. just heard them for the first time awesome!!!
The national are one of those bands like nick cave or tom waits that once you get into them, they become your favorite band.
Beautiful, haunting. And so nice to see that they're excellent live performers as well.
This song is awesome! Really looking forward towards their new album!
These guys put on the best live show I have ever seen
What a smooth song in this mad world!
Free and amazing!
Just listened to this song on the radio, it's a beautiful sound. If they still need a name Runaway is good but I liked the image of being led to the flood, invoked by the lyrics.
what a great music!!! and matt's vocals are always superb.
I can honestly say I love this band, they do it all for the love of the music and are from Ohio!!! Awesomeeeeeeee
samjhow3
Thanks for the tip man. - that is the only album that I don't have! Will be putting that right ASAP. These guys never let the side down. What an amazing band.
This is absolutely mindblowing
Fantastic song once again ! Can't wait to see them in France.
Just gets better and better.
Quite a poet, really. It's nice to find pop lyrics that stop you now and then.
the live video just gave me goosebumps ..
Its a song you wish would never end!
All the Wine is one of my favorite songs. This is great, and they're an all around great band.
High Violet should be the album of the year...it's that good.
His voice is unbelievable, best band on the scene
yeah me too! psyched!
Right on! Looking forward to listening to the new album...
Eyes Closed the whole time baby!
i love this band very very much
So beautiful
There are 16 estranged people here. This music is fuckin amazing!!! So great...soooo cooolllll !!! LOVE YOU!!!
Listen guys...this IS a BAND!
I love Geese of Beverley Road.
But there aren't many youtube videos of it. Its a shame.
They make my blood buzzzzzzzzz
: D
They are amazing
Seeing these guys at Glasto ... soooo excited!
his voice is really amazing...
Something beyond music !
Wo0oW such a niCe Voice he have..
Beautiful captivating deep voice 2 ;)
can't wait to see them tonight at royal festival hall
Beautiful
song is spectacular
Una muestra más de lo que este grupo puede hacer... batería, voz, guitarras, bajo, pianos, violines, trompetas... todo ello sonando en plena harmonia. Desde hace tiempo The National es mi formación favorita y espero que no le pase como a otras que se le sube la fama a la cabeza a medida que ganan popularidad. Ojalá vengan vuelvan pronto a Portugal!
That voice ... mmmm. :) . I just melt!
Wow, fantastic
But I won't be no runaway
'Cause I won't run
No, I won't be no runaway
'Cause I won't run
No, I won't be no runaway
beautiful
library flood. library=arcade
flood=fire. the friendly canadian band matt refers to in the intro cryptically
is arcade fire
Stunning.
probably the best song on the album
Really excited about the new album and seeing them in May at the RAH.....
fantastic.
love the national. i frankly don't care if he mumbles or sings. they're brilliant.
i need this album to come out already!
excellent perform from u gyus!
from Warm Bodies, love that Movie.
amazing
His god damn voice! Silky smooth, powerful and so... perfect.
@loyer258 HELL YES. one of my top ten shows. seeing them again in july
sweet sound..
Can't wait for The Greek in LA!!!!!
this is pure healing
The National is just an all around amazing band. Lyrically and instrumentally their songs just seem to take me over. Also, i don't know very many bands, indie or mainstream, that can come out with so many songs, so consistently, that i just love. Name one "bad" National song...Saying that, Alligator and Boxer have many different aspects to them but i love alligator because of the way Matt Berninger gets so passionate. Sorry for being so wordy, what a great band. You forgot All the Wine...unreal.
One of the most beautiful things in this ugly world.
amazing!
wow, the fixed the audio. awesome :) love this song.
this was the first song i listened to in 2010
RUNAWAY... Great!
@krzhizhanovsky
Very nicely put, I'm glad someone else picked up on that. If all of us late 20 somethings are going to have our quarter life crisis, then at least we can have a good soundtrack to it :-)
can't. wait. til. the. new. album. comes. out.
awesome
Well there you have it, folks. All art.
The National and Talisker whisky : a marriage made in heaven.
such an important band
awesome!
I'm agree with you, i prefer Alligator, for me it's absolutly incredible, all songs are amazing, I can listen it regularly without problems.
I dont find fair words to say what extent ALLIGATOR is splendid... I'm French ;-D