Rainy Thursday: The National

Today, there will be no alliteration. I do not have the energy, nor do I really have the time this late in the day. Sorry to disappoint. But who knows, maybe this will stick, as it reflects my personal blog. I really got the inspiration from having spent a good couple of hours out in the rain today putting up a big tent...I just thought it was fitting.

For today's post, I have a band that was introduced to me by one of the guys I worked with at the park (also fitting, as that's where I spend most of my days working). This particular friend is now up in the Yukon doing some sort of solitary work out there, so this is my tribute to him.

The National is based out of Brooklyn and consists of five artists. Matt Berninger, with his "beautiful earthquake of a voice," adds something to this music that I find easy to get lost in.  The first song I ever listened to (as well as the only song I had from them for a good six months) was frequently put on replay on my computer or ipod while I was studying or writing, or just wanted to think. Check it out if you would like:

The National has seven albums out to date, their first being a self titled album, and the last named High Violet. I suggest that you check out music from all of their albums, as I find songs from each to be wonderful. If you are interested in getting your hands on this music I've got a site with four free downloads on it. You can access those at betterPropaganda. Other than that, you're going to have to either find your own download links, or you can search for the music and use Listentoyoutube to download the songs that you want to have in your music library.

Ciao,
K.