The National - Trouble Will Find Me

Gonzovision

New album will be released on May 20th

Tracklist

1. 'I Should Live in Salt'
2. 'Demons'
3. 'Don't Swallow the Cap'
4. 'Fireproof'
5. 'Sea of Love'
6. 'Heavenfaced'
7. 'This is the Last Time'
8. 'Graceless'
9. 'Slipped'
10. 'I Need My Girl'
11. 'Humiliation'
12. 'Pink Rabbits'
13. 'Hard to Find'



More info here

Easy Rod

I've only heard 'I need my girl' live so far but it's an absolute gem, can't wait for this album and the gig in the marquee.

Corholio

Songs must be pretty good to have been able to leave 'Rylan' off it.

mosstin

First thought - that's terrible album art.

Gonzovision

mosstin wrote: »

First thought - that's terrible album art.

Really? I quite like it.

mosstin

gonzovision wrote: »

Really? I quite like it.

Yeah. It's just.........nothing. Looking forward to the album.

The_Protector

can't wait, still pissed i missed tickets

iamanengine

Very excited for this

Gonzovision

Bloody hell! Wasn't expecting this.

The new National LP to include Sufjan Stevens, Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry, Annie Clark, Sharon Van Etten

Details on pitchfork

mosstin

gonzovision wrote: »

Bloody hell! Wasn't expecting this.



Details on pitchfork

All it's missing then is Justin Vernon. I remember them taking to the stage at the Olympia a few years back to the strains of 'Skinny Love'.

iamanengine

Epic win, gotta love a bit of Sufjan!

Sútalún

Obviously the new songs have been re-named too, with the exception of I need My Girl. Couldn't be more excited for this, and the gig.

Tazium

WTF Rylan didn't make the cut? It's the most played track in my library, hope it pops up on whatever extended/double/limited release will likely follow the release date.

Corholio

09 NOVEMBER: ODYSSEY ARENA, BELFAST, IRELAND / Pre-sale tickets available April 9th 9am local time / Tickets on sale April 11th 9am local time

10 NOVEMBER: O2 ARENA, DUBLIN, IRELAND / Pre-sale tickets available April 9th 9am local time / Tickets on sale April 11th 9am local time

Pacifico

Ughhhh the O2

Gonzovision

Two new tracks performed live in Berlin here. Fireproof and Graceless.

WoollyRedHat

Heavenfaced too, no?

lordgoat

Pacifico wrote: »

Ughhhh the O2

The o2 is a brilliant venue.

Amirani

lordgoat wrote: »

The o2 is a brilliant venue.

Doesn't suit some bands though. I'd say The National will be good there though.

Gonzovision

Demons

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N527oBKIPMc

Corholio

It's good, but not fantastic. Hopefully it's one of the middle quality songs bands tend to put out as a taster these days.

seachto7

Nothing special about the new song.pity....

Sútalún

I really like it, been listening to it on and off all day. Together with the live stuff played, I'm really excited about the album.

Tazium

Don't forget your tickets. On sale now.

lordgoat

Tazium wrote: »

Don't forget your tickets. On sale now.

Presale... silly billy's.

New Song (Don't swallow the cap) is better than Demons but so far this album seems like National-lite to me.

Tazium

Pre-sale was two days ago. The tickets went on general sale at 9am this morning. I snagged two for the Sunday evening just after that.

Sútalún

New song called Don't Swallow the Cap

smacg

Corholio wrote: »

09 NOVEMBER: ODYSSEY ARENA, BELFAST, IRELAND / Pre-sale tickets available April 9th 9am local time / Tickets on sale April 11th 9am local time

10 NOVEMBER: O2 ARENA, DUBLIN, IRELAND / Pre-sale tickets available April 9th 9am local time / Tickets on sale April 11th 9am local time

I'm surprised that they are going to be playing in somewhere like the Odyssey, they are obviously becoming very popular.

Corholio

lordgoat wrote: »

Presale... silly billy's.

New Song (Don't swallow the cap) is better than Demons but so far this album seems like National-lite to me.

That's actually a pretty good description for the songs so far, although I really like 'Don't Swallow The Cap'

seachto7

Looks like they have done a Mumford on it. Find a formula and stick to it....

Corholio

seachto7 wrote: »

Looks like they have done a Mumford on it. Find a formula and stick to it....

Bit early to say that, especially when they had plenty more different albums before the last one. Mumford didn't. The only slight thing I'm worried about is Matt's use of his lower voice quite a bit in the first few songs I've heard, it's not bad by any means but I hope he mixes it up, ala 'Secret Meeting' etc

SilverScreen

seachto7 wrote: »

Looks like they have done a Mumford on it. Find a formula and stick to it....

With The National I've always found that they've been striving to perfect a formula rather than experiment with loads of different styles, which works well for them. If you take each album from their debut right up to High Violet they sounded like they are refining and perfecting their sound from album to album. Whether their new album will continue that trend I don't know but we'll have to find out.

Sútalún

Really can't wait for this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUjBue7XggQ

pastorbarrett

This looks great ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Corholio

They performed 2 songs on Jimmy Fallon last night, 'Sea of Love' and 'I Need My Girl'

http://pitchfork.com/news/50478-watch-the-national-perform-two-new-songs-on-fallon/

The louder little bits they've added to 'I Need My Girl' since they first debuted it are interesting, I really like the drums they've added, but not sure about that guitar 'crunch' sound they put in about half way through.

'Sea of Love' sounds good though, fair bit heavier than anything else released. It's the type of song that could sound fair bit different on record than live.

Tazium

Feckin' love it! Jeesh, such a great band and everything from the uniqueness of the of the drums, the sublime melodies, the lyrics, and baritone voice. Works so well, there's very few of their songs that I don't love and more that I do than other band. Looking forward to seeing them live, missed them previously and more excited about the new album than I've been for any other release for ages. Bring. It. The difference in 'I need my girl', is so very good, I liked the earlier live and quieter versions but this thumps and seems more refined for certain and more mature in delivery. Very polished and I like!

RikkFlair

Really like Demons, Don't Swallow The Cap is a bit meh for me.

Ri na hEireann

From the little I've heard I'm very much looking forward to the album. Seems more of the same, and a continuation of Boxer/High Violet, which for me is only good. Only thing I have to do is get my hands on some tickets for the Cork gig; I cannot stand The O2.

opr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIWmRbHDhGw

Opr

Xavi6

Not bad but not great either, can see the ending being good live.

opr

New album has dropped in cyberspace. Haven't got around to giving it a proper listen yet but had it on in the background doing other stuff earlier and I don't think it will disappoint.

Opr

one man clappin

Downloaded the album last night, was listening to some of it on the way to college this morning.
On first listen I am liking it a lot.

opr

It's so good. Matt's voice sounds better than ever. I wasn't the biggest fan of the last album. I'd a real feeling of disconnect with High Violet after a while. Alligator especially you can feel the genuine emotion, toil and life experience in the lyrics of the songs. They are a struggling band trying to make it with lots of things to say about life, love etc and that comes across in the music.

High Violet felt more contrived, worked on and less sincere. It's still a great record but for me it felt contrived playing to a certain audience with far too much polish. I'm not sure if that makes any sense as I know others loved High Violet but for me at least this feels like a real return to why I fell in love with this band.

I'll be wrapped up in this album for hours on end.

Opr

Gonzovision

Anyone work out which track Sufjan is on, or for that matter St. Vincent or the guy from Arcade Fire?

Easy Rod

Jesus, 'I need my girl' is absolutely fantastic.

I've listened to the live version loads but was still blown away hearing it recorded.

seachto7

one man clappin wrote: »

Downloaded the album last night, was listening to some of it on the way to college this morning.
On first listen I am liking it a lot.

For free? I still cannot understand how people don't see the problem with this. How much do you think it cost them to record, mix and master the album?

Why should they even bother? What would people say if they decided half ways through recording "f*ck it, this is costing too much, and people will steal it once it's recorded, let's not bother making music anymore, and just go back to our day jobs".

People would be pi55ing and moaning then. I'm pi55ing against the wind with this rant, but there you go...........

one man clappin

I actually have the vinyl album on pre-order seachto7, so I don't see myself stealing the album.

SilverScreen

seachto7 wrote: »

For free? I still cannot understand how people don't see the problem with this. How much do you think it cost them to record, mix and master the album?

Why should they even bother? What would people say if they decided half ways through recording "f*ck it, this is costing too much, and people will steal it once it's recorded, let's not bother making music anymore, and just go back to our day jobs".

People would be pi55ing and moaning then. I'm pi55ing against the wind with this rant, but there you go...........

If a person downloaded it and really liked it then they might buy the album when it does come out. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the CD myself. If they didn't like it and felt that the artist didn't deserve their money then they can simply delete it. You wouldn't buy a can of paint without trying a tester pot first.

Xavi6

seachto7 wrote: »

For free? I still cannot understand how people don't see the problem with this. How much do you think it cost them to record, mix and master the album?

Why should they even bother? What would people say if they decided half ways through recording "f*ck it, this is costing too much, and people will steal it once it's recorded, let's not bother making music anymore, and just go back to our day jobs".

People would be pi55ing and moaning then. I'm pi55ing against the wind with this rant, but there you go...........

Well if it wasn't for downloading I'd have never given Boxer a chance in the first place, can't afford to be buying every cd when you've a broad taste in music.

They've also benefitted from that downloading by getting new fans like myself who now fork out for their gigs.

sink

I hadn't listened to them before when I downloaded boxer. After a few days I bought that album and alligator, now I own all their albums and have this preordered. I've also been to see them live and have tickets for their O2 gig.

These days I have spotify so I can sample music legally however most decent musicians don't play music because they get a pay check, they play because it's their passion. If they're any good they will find an audience willing to support them financially and the free sharing of music will help them find that audience.

mosstin

seachto7 wrote: »

For free? I still cannot understand how people don't see the problem with this. How much do you think it cost them to record, mix and master the album?

Why should they even bother? What would people say if they decided half ways through recording "f*ck it, this is costing too much, and people will steal it once it's recorded, let's not bother making music anymore, and just go back to our day jobs".

People would be pi55ing and moaning then. I'm pi55ing against the wind with this rant, but there you go...........

You should write a strongly worded letter to The Internet.