The National - Alligator
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Free Music Review: brilliant
Hit: 5 Stars
I regard this as a ground-breaking release. It tops The National's previous work with the complexity and variety of the tracks and the professionalism of performances by all concerned. While remaining in tune with the kind of angst we expect from rock, it offers a kind of whimsical element unusual in the genre, while still allowing us to have an emotional wallow. It also throws down a challenge by expecting a sharper level of attention from listeners - the kind of intelligent focus you'd expect more from those who follow classical music. The National deserves as much.Free Music Review: Brilliant!
Hit: 5 Stars
I own all of the National's albums, but so far Alligator is my favorite. Like their other albums, there is a real range of songs --- from raging Pixies-esque rock songs to slow ballads that seem to channel Nick Cave or Leonard Cohen. I also get a Cat Stevens or Nick Drake vibe at times-- especially on Daughters of the Soho Riots. The arrangements are intricate but not overdone. In general the tempos are quicker than their previous albums and there is more snycopation in the drumming. The songwriting both lyrically and musically is great. Well done!Free Music Review: Restored my faith in music
Hit: 5 Stars
A friend sent me Mr. November and I was instantly in love with this band. I bought some of their cd's and was just blown away at how powerful each song was. When I saw them live at he El Rey. They came out and walked around a bit and even listened to a few songs by their opening band. It showed that they are very modest as performer. Also, Matt Berninger's voice works with the rest of the bands music. I hate when lead singers sing over the music or are drowned out by the music. Perfect harmony with these guys~!!! :DFree Music Review: John Cale meets the P-Furs?
Hit: 5 Stars
Being a newly inducted fan to a band that deserves so much more than they seem to have gotten, I have to toss my hat into their ring. I continue to get a late post- Velvets vibe on repeated listening....I hear John Cale channeled via the Psychedelic Furs. There is a darkness at work and an almost visceral sense of abandonment/loneliness/emptiness in the slower numbers while the more upbeat tunes show glimmers of sunlight lining the edges of the clouds......great workFree Music Review: Outstanding
Hit: 5 Stars
I have their self-titled debut, Sad Songs, and Alligator and, while they all are fantastic, what I notice most is a band that has really found itself and developed over time. Alligator takes off where Sad Songs left off. They are individually brilliant musicians that combine to form a awesome sound. Bryan Devendorf's ability and syncopation on percussion is especially stirring.
Buy this album, these guys are gonna be big.