May
30
2007
The National, Boxer
I’m currently enthralled by “Boxer,” the new LP by The National. Think post-goth, new-wave-inflected indie rock. I’m reminded somewhat of Bauhaus, if Bauhaus were a serious band and not a brilliant joke. This from a recent convert to Peter Murphy and company. The music is slow, building with emotional intensity, but it’s subtle — it’s not in your face. It grows on you. Fans of Interpol, The Stills, Stellastar, etc. should like them.
I saw them open for Arcade Fire a few weeks back and in some ways they were more exciting than the headlining band. They were definitely a nice surprise. And yes, Emusic has all their records available to subscribers, so they’re practically free. Download now.
Indie Rock | jeff | 30 May 2007 |
