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Setting up their tunes on a creative territory amid American electric rock and indie rock's mellowest tunes, the National ultimately present melodious and inspiring compositions also enlightened by a set of influences, including country-rock and even British pop/rock. Originally coming from Ohio, the band eventually formed in New York in the late '90s, with a five-piece lineup, embodied by brothers Scott (guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums), Aaron (bass) and Bryce Dessner (guitar), and by vocalist Matt Berninger. Following a series of live presentations, the group eventually managed to enter the studio to record their first record. The National, their debut and self-titled album, hit the record stores in 2001, achieving considerable acclaim. The Ohio natural crew then continued to play on several live shows, eventually securing a growing fan base. In 2003 the group released Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers, a deft blending of alternative country and chamber pop, followed by the EP Cherry Tree in 2004. The following year the band signed with Beggars Banquet and released Alligator. The National returned in 2007 with Boxer, an ambitious effort that featured orchestration by the Clogs' Padma Newsome and Sufjan Stevens on piano. ~ Mario Mesquita Borges, All Music GuideMore

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The National
The National are a band of New Yorkers transplanted from Cincinnati, Ohio: Matt Berninger, Aaron Des...
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Sep 14th, 3:44am
love ya'll.
the lead singer's voice is amazing :)
Aug 30th, 12:18pm
Your music is awesome! Love your sound and lyrics. And Bryan is an excellent drummer!!!
Sep 25th, 11:23pm
all the lyrics are so smart
none of that random crap :[]
Sep 18th, 10:14pm
i love your songgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggsssssssssssss so much���������������������������������������������
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Sep 18th, 9:52am
you are the best that America has to offer! :)
Sep 17th, 4:45pm
Bryan devendorf is the best drummer ever!!
the national is my addiction...you guys are brilliant...
Sep 14th, 4:35pm
I love Fake Empire :) it reminds me of Europe, and I've never been to Europe :D
Sep 13th, 1:43am
Hey I was at the show in Atlanta. Please come to Athens GA again soon! Btw, the Boxer is great but nothing comes close to some of the old stuff; lucky you, all dolled up in straps, about today, american mary, fashion coat. Please allow people to get a feel for those songs too. If you like the national and haven't heard those songs you need to!!!