The National (Part 2) - High Violet & Tour

[u2popmofo]

I heard it's not actually a concert, and they're going to square off in mortal combat. Who will tear who's spine out? Only time will tell.

 

[BoMac]

I'm going to be in Chicago during that time, so I will definitely be making an effort to procure tickets. I do, however, think that Arcade Fire should be supporting The National rather than vice-versa.

Good luck! I'm jealous.

And I disagree.

I heard it's not actually a concert, and they're going to square off in mortal combat. Who will tear who's spine out? Only time will tell.

Actually, they're going to square off in a game of basketball, but since Arcade Fire outnumber The National (Richard Reed Parry will play for both teams) Matt will recruit Joakim Noah and Derrick Rose to play for them.

At one point in the fourth quarter, in a fit of frustration, Win will flagrantly foul Rose who was attempting a layup, and then stomp off with the basketball, leading Matt to write a song titled, "Win Butler of The Suburbs stole my basketball."

 

[PhilsFan]

I heard it's not actually a concert, and they're going to square off in mortal combat. Who will tear who's spine out? Only time will tell.

Bryan Devendorf would destroy everyone. He's 6'7" and looks like Jesus, how could you pick against him?

 

[IWasBored]

YouTube - The National

 

[onebloodonelife]

New single released today: "Exile Vilify." It's featured in Portal 2.

 

[u2popmofo]

WTF, really? I had no idea a song was coming out.

 

[No spoken words]

New single released today: "Exile Vilify." It's featured in Portal 2.

Thanks for letting us know, fool.

 

[iron yuppie]

Yeah, when did this happen? Nonetheless, I'm damn excited.

* Awesome title, by the way.

 

[u2popmofo]

I'm not sure why, but it's hilarious to me it's in Portal 2.

 

[onebloodonelife]

Thanks for letting us know, fool.

No problem, schmuck.

WTF, really? I had no idea a song was coming out.

Yeah, when did this happen? Nonetheless, I'm damn excited.

* Awesome title, by the way.

I'm not sure why, but it's hilarious to me it's in Portal 2.

No idea when this all went down. I hadn't heard anything until this morning, when I checked what.cd...I mean, found a copy in my local record store.

It's a gorgeous piano ballad, so yeah, not sure what it's doing in Portal 2, but whatever, new music is new music.

 

[phanan]

Wow, that came out of nowhere.

Judging by its cover art, one would assume it's another song from the High Violet sessions.

 

[u2popmofo]

It's a gorgeous piano ballad, so yeah, not sure what it's doing in Portal 2, but whatever, new music is new music.

Closing credits, probably.

Is it available digitally?

 

[phanan]

Apparently it's available on iTunes, although I'm not at home to confirm that.

Just listened to it on youtube. Gorgeous.

 

[onebloodonelife]

Closing credits, probably.

Is it available digitally?

Ah, right, that makes sense. And, yes, it's on iTunes.

 

[BoMac]

Listening on YouTube. I like it.

 

[No spoken words]

Apparently it's available on iTunes, although I'm not at home to confirm that.

Just listened to it on youtube. Gorgeous.

Confirmed, it's on iTunes.

 

[Imperor]

Good gravy. Those strings.

 

[No spoken words]

Ah, that was really pretty......awesome.

 

[PhilsFan]

I expected a rocking song with that title, so I was surprised.

But this band seriously seems like it can do no wrong, so the song was great. The B-sides and side projects are so fucking good.

 

[djerdap]

YouTube - The National- Exile Vilify

Nice! Very catchy.

 

[IWasBored]

The B-sides and side projects are so fucking good.

no kidding. "think you can wait" was pretty awesome. this one's good. not at all the crappy album outtakes tracks normally thrown to the soundtrack people. i like.

 

[PhilsFan]

Especially You Were a Kindness. That song is unbelievable for a B-side.

 

[djerdap]

They have a big non-album track for almost every era. Driver Surprise Me, Tall Saint, You Were a Kindness, now this. Good to know they're keeping that tradition.

 

[iron yuppie]

Especially You Were a Kindness. That song is unbelievable for a B-side.

Yes, definitely. As is Walk Off.

 

[u2popmofo]

It's on Amazon for download as well, and I just happen to have a free download credit there. Yay. Look forward to checking it out tonight.

 

[u2popmofo]

The National Plan Grateful Dead Tribute Comp

 

[No spoken words]

But this band seriously seems like it can do no wrong,

The National Plan Grateful Dead Tribute Comp

 

[IWasBored]

The National Plan Grateful Dead Tribute Comp

so they can do wrong. that sounds very, very wrong.


i was hoping that was a link to the onion.

 

[phanan]

Sounds like a lot of different artists would be involved.

 

[iron yuppie]

If it is a benefit in the style of Dark Was the Night, then I think that the cause excuses any misgivings about the subject matter.