The National
Setting up their tunes on a creative territory amid American electric rock and indie rock's mellowest tunes, the National ultimately present melodious and inspiring compositions also enlightened by a set of influences, including country-rock and even British pop/rock. Originally coming from Ohio, the band eventually formed in New York in the late '90s, with a five-piece lineup, embodied by brothers Scott (guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums), Aaron (bass) and Bryce Dessner (guitar), and by vocalist Matt Berninger. Following a series of live presentati...[more]
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This is a documentary about The National by French filmmaker Vincent Moon, who followed the group during the creation of their acclaimed 2007 release, "Boxer". It's an insightful and beautiful glimpse into the band's creative process. The DVD is packaged with a separate disc, "The Virginia EP", which contains twelve tracks of demos, a cover, live versions, a radio session, and b-sides.
CD+DVD $16.99
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VINYL FORMAT. These five Cincinnati friends recorded two albums for Brassland before signing to Beggars Banquet. Their last effort, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers, was touted as one of the year's best by Rolling Stone and other magazines. On Alligator, Matt Berninger's potent baritone still intones about matters fraught, funny, and sad; about record collections, missing persons, and medium-sized American hearts. "Startling and subtly affecting, The National creeps in like the killer in a bleak got [ read more ]
LP $16.99
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These five Cincinnati friends recorded two albums for Brassland before signing to Beggars Banquet. Their last effort, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers, was touted as one of the year's best by Rolling Stone and other magazines. On Alligator, Matt Berninger's potent baritone still intones about matters fraught, funny, and sad; about record collections, missing persons, and medium-sized American hearts. "Startling and subtly affecting, The National creeps in like the killer in a bleak gothic novel. Str [ read more ]
CD $13.99
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The second single to be lifted from this year's superb Boxer LP hits the listener with another distinctive and expertly performed drum line courtesy of Bryan Devendorf. Coupled with the layered U2-like chorus, this is another radio-friendly slice of The National However, it's the B-side that makes this a must-have. Covering a track such as the Boss' 1982 Nebraska classic 'Mansion on the Hill' is not to be taken lightly. However, there are few acts on the current scene better placed to do so than [ read more ]
MP3 $2.10
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VINYL FORMAT. The second single to be lifted from this year's superb Boxer LP hits the listener with another distinctive and expertly performed drum line courtesy of Bryan Devendorf. Coupled with the layered U2-like chorus, this is another radio-friendly slice of The National However, it's the B-side that makes this a must-have. Covering a track such as the Boss' 1982 Nebraska classic 'Mansion on the Hill' is not to be taken lightly. However, there are few acts on the current scene better placed [ read more ]
7" $8.99
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VINYL FORMAT. The follow-up to 2005's Alligator is filled with lush arrangements and sees the band incorporating new instrumentation and expanded musical elements such as piano, trumpet, and more prominent background vocals. "...churning grooves and shambling new wave rips, turning up depressed guitar poetry that's both elegantly wasted and kinda murky" - Rolling Stone.
LP $14.99
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The follow-up to 2005's Alligator is filled with lush arrangements and sees the band incorporating new instrumentation and expanded musical elements such as piano, trumpet, and more prominent background vocals. "...churning grooves and shambling new wave rips, turning up depressed guitar poetry that's both elegantly wasted and kinda murky" - Rolling Stone.
CD $10.99
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The National's new EP, Cherry Tree, features five amazing new songs; a duet between lead singer Matt Berninger & Clogs' Padma Newsome; and a live performance of 'Murder Me Rachael' from Bernard Lenoir's Black Session on France Inter Radio. Trust us, these boys are on the brink of something HUGE. 'The heart and soul of this EP rest with the voice of Matt Berninger, whose tones make the most contented listener pine for a love they've never lost. Funereal arrangements of warm piano and lush, mournful st [ read more ]
MP3 $6.30
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This The National shirt with a "City Lights" design is a size small and printed on a black, 100% cotton American Apparel zip-front hooded sweatshirt.
The Insound 20 is an exclusive merch design project pairing Jason Munn (www.thesmallstakes.com) with 20 of Insound's favorite bands. The products are all limited edition.
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Small Shirt $35.00
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This The National shirt with a "City Lights" design is a size extra large and printed on a black, 100% cotton American Apparel zip-front hooded sweatshirt.
The Insound 20 is an exclusive merch design project pairing Jason Munn (www.thesmallstakes.com) with 20 of Insound's favorite bands. The products are all limited edition.
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X-Large Shirt $35.00
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This The National shirt with a "City Lights" design is a size large and printed on a black, 100% cotton American Apparel zip-front hooded sweatshirt.
The Insound 20 is an exclusive merch design project pairing Jason Munn (www.thesmallstakes.com) with 20 of Insound's favorite bands. The products are all limited edition.
[ read more ]
Large Shirt $35.00
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