The National

[Enoch]

@Enoch I don't know how to quote. But I imagine the 3rd disc makes more sense/sounds better if you watch the short film.

I am sure it does, I plan to watch it in the next few days

I also just remembered I won't be able to stream this while cleaning records today

(OMG too many emoji options)

 

[pijo]

Oooh it's not yet midnight but I Am Easy To Find has popped up on Spotify here! Off I go bye

 

[Skacel]

Got my shipping notification for the CT variant!

 

[Hollywood]

Before forming an opinion of the album, even a premature one, I need to listen to it a few times.

 

[Antsman41]

“Rylan sounds like a rewrite of every other mid-tempo National number directed at a character with a moderately memorable name”

Pitchfork can (blood)buzz off.

 

[Antsman41]

I’ve listened to Rylan like 30 times already. I can’t believe I never ever listened to it before this album

I’ve been championing this song for like 9 years...

Even edited some acoustic live-radio show version, after being disappointed it wasn’t on High Violet.

 

[wokeupnew]

I’ve been championing this song for like 9 years...

Even edited some acoustic live-radio show version, after being disappointed it wasn’t on High Violet.

is there a definitive fan version? the other one I've heard is the KEXP version that sounds almost identical to the studio one

 

[wokeupnew]

“Rylan sounds like a rewrite of every other mid-tempo National number directed at a character with a moderately memorable name”

Pitchfork and (blood)buzz off.

they can all.... just fuck off into the air

 

[Antsman41]

Before forming an opinion of the album, even a premature one, I need to listen to it a few times.

I love how summer-y it feels, only High Violet does that... but that album is more “I’m hot, tired, and sick of the heat” while this album is more “Sun! Trees! Let’s Dance”.

 

[Antsman41]

is there a definitive fan version? the other one I've heard is the KEXP version that sounds almost identical to the studio one

Just that version, Bryce/Bryan changed it a lot when they started re-playing it again fall ‘17.

And, Matt has tweaked the lyrics even more to include some like I’m guessing Mike Mills came up with; quotes from the short-film.

Even though I wish wer got it sooner... this version is magical. I’ve learned my lesson when Karamazov was neutered into Runaway on the album.

 

[Bennnnn]

I think this album clearly stands on its own from the short film. Like there are crossovers but the lp is not dependent on the film. The film though mostly works because of the music.

Anyway, Pitchfork is lame, Rylan is amazing. Where Is Her Head is beautiful. Not In Kansas is the best.

 

[Bennnnn]

is there a definitive fan version? the other one I've heard is the KEXP version that sounds almost identical to the studio one

That one’s great, the studio version is better.

And to see its origins, there’s a very sparse acoustic version from the TWFM era. It’s on YouTube somewhere (if not, I have the mp3 I can share). It’s very quiet and theres like no drums on it or anything

 

[mitchwagz]

I’m so confused by that Pitchfork review. Seems pretentious for no reason at all (I mean I know it’s P4K but still). Also bagging on the album and calling it boring yet awarding it a 7.6? Who knows. I haven’t listened to it yet but I’m super excited! Though over an hour gives me slight pause wondering if it should have been more concise.

 

[FuzzyFury]

Have the 3 LP edition on atm and it sounds very nice indeed

 

[Bennnnn]

IT’S HERE



I mean, yeah not quite like the mock-up, but whatever. Thrilled to have this in my hands.

Now I gotta wait four more hours to spin

 

[Smansmith]

IT’S HERE

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I mean, yeah not quite like the mock-up, but whatever. Thrilled to have this in my hands.

Now I gotta wait four more hours to spin

Man, I wish they were not blank centre labels....and yeah, not quite the mock-up unfortunately. Let us know how it sounds after a spin!

 

[Bennnnn]

also

 

[whoisbeck]

To those who aren’t wowed by the film:

Please watch it again. And again. It is not a typical short film in any sense, and the structure is definitely experimental, but I have not been so moved by a film in a long, long time.

The beauty of it is amazing and touching , and Vikander is so freaking talented. Only she can suspend the belief of the audience to make you not question her being a newborn, a teenager, an old woman, all without physically aging.

There is so much depth an existentialism in every shot, it’s the perfect glimpse into Mills’ work. He’s truly an underrated genius, and I think this film deserves multiple views.

Rant done.

 

[wokeupnew]

also

Maybe the best song they've released since "Graceless" IMO. It's so fucking good

 

[roger]

i'll do unspeakable favors for the cherry tree exclusive of the new album.