The last week was actually dedicated for a ski trip with some friends. Taking advantage of the last few weeks of winter, taking some time off.
You would imagine I would take a vacation to clear my mind off, but the truth was I kept listening to some really cool new music (at least for my taste). Now I’m ready to talk to you about this new band I’m really into.
Have you heard of The National? I really don’t know where I've been, but I haven’t. At least until two weeks ago.
As predicted, The National are now a band I can definitely say I am very fond of. I've read quite a lot about them, and I totally agree with some people that compared them to Depeche Mode (my all-time most favorite band ever!), Joy Division (which, I very much like) and Nick Cave. So, yeah, I can hear it too. They reminded me a lot of the very early material of Depeche Mode, and every material of Nick Cave and I love it.
Melancholy in music can be a bliss. At least to me. Especially in a cold winter weather like when you’re skiing, listening to something so soft and caressing is a great comfort.
The National are playing just like that – their very thick, mellowed and unique music sometimes feels like it’s actually wrapping you in a very soft and special feeling.
They just released a brand new album called “Trouble Will Find Me”, which is already their sixth album. The National is active since 2001, but its members are working together for over twenty years now.
We’re not talking about a regular Indie band here. They got nominated for The Best Alternative Album at the 2014 Grammys. The exposure and recognition is really something you don’t get to see when talking about Indie bands but it seems The National has it all. True quality and actual fame and recognition. An Indie music wonder.
So, as usual, take my advice. Listen to The National, and enjoy the next few moments inside The National very interesting atmosphere.
Sources: livemusiclindsey.com, nme.com
