It's too soon to say how it compares to Frankenstein, but the highs are definitely higher. Smoke Detector is amazing.
I don’t remember if I listened to “Weird Goodbyes” once when it dropped and forgot about it, or never listened. But hitting it here… this is the song some of y’all weirdos don’t like? Also, this is obviously good, but I cannot relate at all to the sentiment that it’s much better than its earlier companion album, lol. Those couple opening pages of Frankenstein rule. Oh well, glad both of these get to exist regardless.
No offense to all you alcoholics out there, but Pitchfork is fucking drunk. I only checked the score, but this is absurdly stupid: The National: Laugh Track
"Did we really need this many more sullen piano ballads?" is a weird question to ask on this album but what do I know
Ok, I might not agree with “‘Weird Goodbyes’ bad” or “First Two Pages of Frankenstein lesser.” But, all those “Smoke Detector” posts are correct; that song slaps.
Way too many meetings for me to listen to this front to back during the day. Going to take a long walk after work, get stoned, and dive in while enjoying the taste of fall weather.
I officially cast my vote for global new releases to forever and always switch to Mondays from here on out. That's all thx
Monday would be best release day no question isnt it generally the busiest day on the internet as well? Only makes sense. Obviously Tuesdays would give writers and critics an extra day after the weekend to write, which probably makes Tuesday the best.
So turn on the laugh track Everyone knows you're a wreck You're never this quiet Your smile is cracking You just haven't found what you're looking for yet FUCK