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The National — Boxer Live in Brussels (April 21, 2018)

The National — Boxer Live in Brussels (April 21, 2018) Boxer

            The National — Boxer Live in Brussels (April 21, 2018)The National — Boxer Live in Brussels (April 21, 2018)↑↓★↑↓      In celebration of the band’s landmark LP, Boxer, which turned 10 last year. Heartfelt and quietly anthemic indie rockers whose sound takes in alt~country and chamber pop.
↑↓★↑↓      “Difficult to do better for “The National”. One of the albums of the year. Musically near perfection. I have never heard a drum sound so refined. Quite a nice conclusion on “Dark Side of the Gym”: movie soundtrack twist!” — Gilbert Dumont
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Genre: Alternative/Indie
Album release: April 21, 2018
Record Label: 4AD
Format clear vinyl: Limited 4000 copies
Duration:     48:53 
Tracks:
01. Fake Empire     3:21
02. Mistaken for Strangers     3:28
03. Brainy     3:49
04. Squalor Victoria     5:11
05. Green Gloves     3:56
06. Slow Show     4:49
07. Apartment Story     3:37
08. Start a War     3:42
09. Guest Room     3:48
10. Racing Like a Pro     4:10
11. Ada     4:36
12. Gospel     4:26
Personnel:
★   Matt Berninger (vocals),
★   Aaron Dessner (guitar, keyboards),
★   Bryce Dessner (guitar),
★   Scott Devendorf (bass) and
★   Bryan Devendorf (drums).
BY RANDALL COLBURNON JULY 13, 2018, 6:07AM
↑↓★↑↓       Today brings the wide release of The National’s Boxer (Live in Brussels), a live album that was previously made available in a limited run on Record Store Day. Subscribers of Apple Music and Spotify can stream it below.
↑↓★↑↓       Initially, only 4,000 vinyl copies were sold of the release, which features a live recording of the band’s wonderful 2007 album Boxer, which they reissued last year in celebration of its 10th anniversary. This particular set was recorded at Forest National in Brussels, Belgium.
↑↓★↑↓       The National will play Portugal’s NOS Alive! Festival, Denmark’s TW Classic, and Detroit’s Mo Pop Festival this month before slots at Chicago’s Lollapalooza and Montreal’s Osheaga in August give way to the next leg of their Sleep Well Beast tour. Find their full itinerary here. Chances are you’ll hear new music at one of their upcoming shows. ↑↓★↑↓       https://consequenceofsound.net/
About:
↑↓★↑↓       The National is a an American indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 1999. Currently based in Brooklyn, the band consists of Matt Berninger (vocals), Aaron Dessner (guitar, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar), Scott Devendorf (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).
↑↓★↑↓       Founded by Berninger, Scott and Bryan Devendorf, and Aaron Dessner, the National released their self~titled debut album, The National (2001), on Brassland Records, an independent record label founded by Dessner and his twin brother, Bryce. Bryce Dessner, who had assisted in recording the album, soon joined as a full member, participating in the recording of its follow~up, Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (2003).
↑↓★↑↓       Leaving behind their day jobs, the National signed with Beggars Banquet Records and released their third studio album, Alligator (2005), to widespread critical acclaim. The band’s fourth and fifth studio albums, Boxer (2007) and High Violet (2010), increased their exposure significantly. In 2013, the band released its sixth studio album, Trouble Will Find Me. It was nominated in the 2014 Grammys for Best Alternative Album.
↑↓★↑↓       Four of the band’s albums were included on NME’s 2013 list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
ALBUM REVIEWS:
••    High Violet      A–
••    Trouble Will Find Me      A–
••    The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Soundtrack      C–
••    Gunnera      C+
••    Day of the Dead      B–
••    Sleep Well Beast     B+
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The National — Boxer Live in Brussels (April 21, 2018)

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