how come i didn't hear anything about this album until this weekend?

it's probably the best release of 2007. well, after radiohead. damn

IstenSzek said:

I've heard a lot about this album. What does it sound like? It's getting very good reviews and is among the top 5 most acclaimed albums of 2007.

Moonbeam said:

i guess it could be labeled as "rock" since it's got superb drums and
guitars and whatnot.

but it's not really rock. at times it reminds me of joy division and
the arcade fire and at other times it reminds me of leonard cohen.

it's a brilliant album

IstenSzek said:

I just heard the first two tracks on their myspace page- they sound pretty good!

Moonbeam said:

the second track "mistaken for strangers" is my fav at the moment

this album was a big favourite of mine from last year as well. i would have never thought to compare them to the arcade fire, but now that you've mentioned it i have to admit they've got a similar feel, though i don't think the national are nearly as bombastic.

the national's vocalist is an absolute dead ringer for stuart staples from the tindersticks, if anybody remembers them. edit - well, dead ringer might be overstating it a touch, but there's a similarity for sure.
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Uhm, after reading such hot reviews of people whom's taste I respect, I cannot wait to get my hands on this.

After scoping on youtube lemme put Interpol on the list of people they sound like.

IstenSzek said: