Album Review: The National – Trouble Will Find Me
Early reports of The National’s long-awaited follow-up to 2010’s acclaimed High Violet talk of new directions, fresh diversions. Indeed, singer Matt Berninger himself talks of these songs as more “immediate and visceral” than those of previous albums. I have to say, I don’t see it, nor I do it hear it. For me, the songs that start off Trouble Will Find Me might well have carried straight on from the end of High Violet, neatly spliced... Read More
NEWS: GRINDERMAN – FREE DOWNLOAD OF ‘EVIL’ (SILVER ALERT REMIX)
Following the recent announcement of their new remix album (‘Grinderman 2 RMX’), Grinderman are currently giving away one of the album’s stand out tracks. The Silver Alert remix of ’Evil’ which features guest vocals from Matt Berninger, from The National, is now available for free download below. ‘Grinderman 2 RMX’ is set for release on 26th March via Mute Records. The album is a collection of remixes,... Read More
ALBUM: The National – High Violet
There is a weight of expectation surrounding High Violet, the fifth album from Brooklyn based band The National. After a couple of false starts, Alligator (2005) jolted the band out of obscurity, gaining them a cult following and critical adulation. Boxer (2007) was a much grander and better produced effort, which, whilst not quite hitting the same euphoric highs as Alligator, allowed the band to consolidate on their previous success, pushing... Read More
SINGLE: The National – Bloodbuzz Ohio
‘Bloodbuzz Ohio’ is the first single to be taken from The National’s eagerly anticipated fifth album ‘High Violet’. The track begins with the stuttering drum patterns of Bryan Devendorf amongst a haze of atmospheric orchestration, of which fans of the bands previous album ‘Boxer’ will be familiar with. Before long the key ingredient to The National’s sound enters the fray in the form of lead singer Matt Berningers baritone vocals.... Read More
