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The National - Sleep Well Beast (September 8, 2017) Album • Page 46

Discussion in 'Music Forum' started by Matt, May 10, 2017.

  1. Surfwax Sep 11, 2017
    Surfwax

    bring on the major leagues Supporter

    Yeah I mean it's not an awful song, this band's bar is very high. I just think the best part of this album is how it feels like the band pushed their comfort zone significantly more than on the last two albums while still feeling very much like The National. Day I Die certainly falls into the latter group but to me it's much more National by the numbers than the rest of it. It could easily be on TWFM, but I don't think it's as strong of a hook as the better stuff on there.
     
  2. wisdomfordebris Sep 11, 2017
    wisdomfordebris

    Moderator Moderator

    I think right now this is my second least favorite National album. It's great though.
     
  3. Larry David Sep 11, 2017
    Larry David

    I'll see you again in 25 years Prestigious

    Overall, or are you talking about Alligator on?
     
  4. CarpetElf Sep 11, 2017
    CarpetElf

    LIAM Prestigious

    This needs a long time to settle for me haha. This is my favorite band so atm I'm just so happy I have new music by them. But this was far more immediate than TWFM and that's probably my second favorite if not favorite.
     
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  6. wisdomfordebris Sep 11, 2017
    wisdomfordebris

    Moderator Moderator

  7. wisdomfordebris Sep 11, 2017
    wisdomfordebris

    Moderator Moderator

    Yeah, I'm sure my opinion of this record will only improve with time. I remember back when I first heard Boxer and I didn't understand the hype at all, and then..
     
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  8. CarpetElf Sep 11, 2017
    CarpetElf

    LIAM Prestigious

    Sad Songs is always last. I never count self-titled. Everything beyond that is a crapshoot.
     
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  9. polyfilla Sep 11, 2017
    polyfilla

    who can never be sure

    lmao I kind of agree. Day I Die doesn't really do anything for me but I have to say I liked it much better in the context of the album rather than a stand alone single
     
  10. radiodead Sep 11, 2017
    radiodead

    Trusted

    Whoa
     
  11. kbeef2 Sep 11, 2017
    kbeef2

    Trusted Supporter

    The back half of this album is breathtaking
     
  12. ImAMetaphor Sep 11, 2017
    ImAMetaphor

    one with the riverbed Prestigious

    This is probably going to be my quintessential laying-in-bed-in-the-dark album this fall and winter.
     
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  13. CoffeeEyes17 Sep 11, 2017
    CoffeeEyes17

    Reclusive-aggressive Prestigious

    the storm is getting a bit nasty here so i made sure to download a lot of rainy day music in case the power goes out

    SO its basically just Deftones and The National
     
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  15. Deathco_019 Sep 11, 2017
    Deathco_019

    Drummer

    The Natiotones
     
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  16. CoffeeEyes17 Sep 11, 2017
    CoffeeEyes17

    Reclusive-aggressive Prestigious

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  17. Kyle is hk Sep 11, 2017
    Kyle is hk

    Not Kyle Shanahan Prestigious

    Really hope they still close with Vanderlyle this tour
     
  18. jordalsh Sep 11, 2017
    jordalsh

    jordalsh.com Prestigious

    Coming in here to defend sorrow
     
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  19. Larry David Sep 11, 2017
    Larry David

    I'll see you again in 25 years Prestigious

  20. exanctile Sep 11, 2017
    exanctile

    Fight the long defeat.

    Per the band's announcement, if anyone has an extra redemption code from a concert ticket, I'll go ahead and raise my hand for it (planning to purchase the album when next paid).
     
  21. unbornwhiskey Sep 11, 2017
    unbornwhiskey

    Trusted

    "day i die" and "sorrow" are two of my favorite national songs
     
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  22. Steve_JustAGuy Sep 11, 2017
    Steve_JustAGuy

    Trusted

    EDIT: PM'd you.
     
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  24. Kyle is hk Sep 11, 2017
    Kyle is hk

    Not Kyle Shanahan Prestigious

    They gonna have the #1 album this week? Not sure what the competition looks like
     
  25. Craig Manning Sep 11, 2017
    Craig Manning

    @FurtherFromSky Moderator

    Nah, Thomas Rhett will be number one.
     
  26. CobraKidJon Sep 11, 2017
    CobraKidJon

    Fun must be always. Prestigious

    this is awesome:
     
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  27. DarkHotline Sep 11, 2017
    DarkHotline

    Stuck In Evil Mode For 31 Days Prestigious

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  28. Importer/Exporter Sep 11, 2017
    Importer/Exporter

    he’ll live forever in the sound of broken glass

    Sorrow was the song that made me a National fan. "Sorrows a girl inside my cake" was the first thing I remember resonating about the band to me.
     
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