Better Know An ACL Artist #17: The National

Jun 28, 07
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Boxer or brief? It’s unclear what the underwear preference is for the #17 artist in our ambitious 120-part series - BETTER KNOW AN ACL ARTIST. However, the accolades for their new album Boxer have not been brief. The seventeenth installment explores The National - the Fightin’ Boxers!!!

ARTIST:
The National

ACL DATE/TIME:
Sunday, September 16, 1:30-2:30

PREVIOUS ACL APPEARANCES:
0

WEBSITES:
Official Website
MySpace Page

BAND MEMBERS:
Matt Berninger - vocals
Aaron Dessner - bass, guitar
Bryce Dessner - guitar
Bryan Devendorf - drums
Scott Devendorf - guitar, bass

HOMETOWN:
Brooklyn, New York, USA

GENRE:
Indie Rock

MOST RECENT ALBUM:
Boxer

NOTABLE ALBUMS:
Alligator
Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers
The National

FUN FACTS:
The National’s latest album, Boxer, features a guest performance by Sufjan Stevens.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
The Yellow Stereo One describes The National’s live show with one short phrase - “Emotionally Charged.” Like the music they play, their shows are known to be intense and intimate experiences.

MP3:
The National - Slow Show

VIDEO:
The National - Live (Part 1)

The National - Live (Part 2)

The National - Live (Part 3)

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7 Responses to “Better Know An ACL Artist #17: The National”

  1. christopher white

    for as much as nirvana is overpraised.

    the national is just as under-praised.

    BOXER for president

  2. Given the fact that I quit listening to all other music once I bought Boxer, I would say I am very excited to see them this year. I will be sitting there in the heat all blue-blazered, with a bluebird on my shoulder and a glass of lemonade.

    you with me Chris??

  3. I am 6 hypeful guys excited for The National. By the way, I don’t know if you have noticed that I miss that feature.

  4. Dude, I just discovered the National a few months ago and I’m really, really digging them. I love this album; thanks for putting this up.

  5. this quite possibly be one of the coolest bands ever-maybe my new fav..yep…i think so…

  6. I’ve debated buying this album several times and never pulled the trigger. Their previews on iTunes don’t sound so promising.

    Am I missing something?

  7. Please delete the above comment. I now realize it is along the lines of blasphemous. Slow Show created an addict.

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