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Post by emptyfox on Feb 27, 2014 15:38:59 GMT -8
Definitely Boxer. If that one doesn't get you, I don't think any of them will.
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Post by matt on Feb 27, 2014 15:40:05 GMT -8
Can somebody make any suggestions for the National? Lately when I'm listening to new artists I just go to their Spotify page and play from the top down, which starts with top hits, which is often the newest hits, and then it goes from newest to oldest in order, unless some reissues are in the mix. That is not the best way to be introduced to a band. I hope these suggestions don't make me miss Boys Noize. I doubt it will.
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Post by emptyfox on Feb 27, 2014 15:47:34 GMT -8
Definitely Boxer. If that one doesn't get you, I don't think any of them will. I should add to this though, that their live show is nothing like their recorded material. A lot more energy, and MY GOD THE FEELS!
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Post by Cbats on Feb 27, 2014 16:04:30 GMT -8
Silent Majority sounds like a National album title.
I don't know what it is about The National but they're definitely one of those bands that just eventually clicks with you. I know it's bullshit to say just keep listening but that's really all there is to it. Focus on one of their albums (Boxer is the best choice here) and listen to it all the way through 3 or 5 times. If it doesn't click by then you're probably just not going to be a fan.
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Post by Professor Pancakes on Feb 27, 2014 16:12:26 GMT -8
Speaking of which, I have a confession. The National bores me. I've tried listening to their records several times but they have just never clicked with me. What is it that I'm missing here? I think they're a good band and all, but there's something that just doesn't hit me when I listen to them. I remember having almost this exact discussion in the Meow Playing thread a while back. Someone suggested Boxer, which I enjoyed more than Trouble Will Find Me. They have grown on me a little, but I have to be in just the right mood and it's never the first thing I look for. I am I'm sure their live performance is much more energetic than their albums, but if they end up playing opposite Boyz Noise, there is a good chance I will be missing them completely. More realistically, I'll probably give them a couple songs to grab my attention, and if they fail to excite me, I will skip over the hill and get freaky in the dance tent.
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Post by rüstü on Feb 27, 2014 16:15:11 GMT -8
I was in the same boat with you guys about The National before I saw them at Sasquatch in 2010, but in the exact opposite boat afterwards. Their live show was so energetic and so much fun, it opened my eyes to a side of the music that is really tough to pick up on the albums. Give them a shot live and you'll likely enjoy them much more than the records.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 16:16:01 GMT -8
I like the intricacy of their songs. The 5/4 time signatures get me every time, and the fills always leave me wondering how the hell someone can make it sound so effortless. They're a band that demands a good set of speakers or headphones because without, you'll miss out on so much. At first listen the vocals can seem pretty drab and boring, but there Is a slow building intensity in many of their songs that comes through MUCH clearer in the live show. The bottom end is probably my favourite aspect of the band though. The driving beat and almost orchestral bass lines makes for great running music, if that's what you're into.
I'm not a lyrics person. Much more interested in how the music works together, so that could be part of the reason I like The National.
Boxer is definitely where I'd start, then Alligator, High Violet, and Trouble Will Find Me. I can do up a little list of favorite songs later if anybody's interested
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Post by Cbats on Feb 27, 2014 16:29:38 GMT -8
I like the intricacy of their songs. The 5/4 time signatures get me every time, and the fills always leave me wondering how the hell someone can make it sound so effortless. They're a band that demands a good set of speakers or headphones because without, you'll miss out on so much. At first listen the vocals can seem pretty drab and boring, but there Is a slow building intensity in many of their songs that comes through MUCH clearer in the live show. The bottom end is probably my favourite aspect of the band though. The driving beat and almost orchestral bass lines makes for great running music, if that's what you're into. I'm not a lyrics person. Much more interested in how the music works together, so that could be part of the reason I like The National. Boxer is definitely where I'd start, then Alligator, High Violet, and Trouble Will Find Me. I can do up a little list of favorite songs later if anybody's interested This is a very good description. When you first start listening the vocals are one of the biggest hurdles to get over. For some reason when you get used to them though they become weirdly addictive.
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Post by IronyandWhine on Feb 27, 2014 16:30:15 GMT -8
I love the National because I am a self-medicating sack of shit. I've listened to their albums during personal turmoil, breakups, family problems and it's always clicked or felt right. A lot of the themes in their songs are issues I wrestle with or contemplate about but I wouldn't hold it against anyone if they couldn't relate or even be bothered with. Conversation 16 is one of my favorite songs of all time. The alternate version of Terrible Love highlights how much better they are live to me.
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Post by transatlanticism on Feb 27, 2014 16:58:51 GMT -8
Wish Schoolboy Q was in N.A. in May. His new album is prime.
Also, Earl was alright last year. Was way more impressed by Death Grips though.
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Post by Cbats on Feb 27, 2014 17:20:32 GMT -8
Was way more impressed by Death Grips though. Clipping. will do a fine job filling that spot this year
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Post by Warily on Feb 27, 2014 17:35:48 GMT -8
To contribute to the discussion regarding The National, I had a same issue with getting into them as well. Even Boxer was difficult for me to listen more than once. High Violet is the album that clicked with me...Especially the song Sorrow. Have you listened to some of their older songs? I have no idea if they still play them but Slipping Husband and Available on Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers made me go "Holy shit this guy can scream".
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Post by transatlanticism on Feb 27, 2014 17:37:33 GMT -8
Jake Bugg performed on American Idol tonight.
Wish I was going to Julysquatch. This kid is awesome.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 20:20:24 GMT -8
I like the intricacy of their songs. The 5/4 time signatures get me every time, and the fills always leave me wondering how the hell someone can make it sound so effortless. They're a band that demands a good set of speakers or headphones because without, you'll miss out on so much. At first listen the vocals can seem pretty drab and boring, but there Is a slow building intensity in many of their songs that comes through MUCH clearer in the live show. The bottom end is probably my favourite aspect of the band though. The driving beat and almost orchestral bass lines makes for great running music, if that's what you're into. I'm not a lyrics person. Much more interested in how the music works together, so that could be part of the reason I like The National. Boxer is definitely where I'd start, then Alligator, High Violet, and Trouble Will Find Me. I can do up a little list of favorite songs later if anybody's interested This is a very good description. When you first start listening the vocals are one of the biggest hurdles to get over. For some reason when you get used to them though they become weirdly addictive. Thanks! addictive is the right word.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 20:25:01 GMT -8
Also, every one of you needs to listen to Rodriguez and watch Searching For Sugarman on Netflix if you haven't already.
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Post by Professor Pancakes on Feb 27, 2014 20:40:57 GMT -8
Also, every one of you needs to listen to Rodriguez and watch Searching For Sugarman on Netflix if you haven't already. I've been listening to a little of his stuff and enjoying it so far. Looking forward to digging derper. I looked for the documentary on Netflix a couple weeks ago and it wasn't there to watch instantly. I did, however, watch A Band Called Death and that one is fucking great. Such a cool story for those guys.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 21:01:35 GMT -8
That's odd. I just assumed if it was on Netflix Canada it would be on the vastly superior American Netflix.
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Post by emptyfox on Feb 27, 2014 21:04:23 GMT -8
There are quite a few things on Canadian netflix that are not on US netflix. I routinely switch between the two.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 21:09:47 GMT -8
Learn something new every day. My American DNS stopped working and I just never bothered to find a new one.
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Post by Jefferin Jeffotash on Feb 27, 2014 21:54:26 GMT -8
De La Soul added to the may lineup
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