National - Bloodbuzz Ohio
by Dixie Ernill
published: 9 / 5 / 2010
Label:
4AD
Format: 7"
intro
Appetising first vinyl and download only single from ever impressive the National's fifth album, 'High Violet'
The National have been knocking about for over 10 years, but it is only since the release of their last LP, 'Boxer', that they have started to reap the rich rewards that their impressive back-catalogue deserves. New single, 'Bloodbuzz Ohio', is the forerunner for LP number five, 'High Violet', which is due to drop very soon on 4AD, and is a brooding slow burner that gets better with every spin. Matt Berninger’s rich vocal perfectly compliments the beautiful music that his band-mates create and is easily on a par with their stunning early track 'About Today', which is the usual live set-closer. If the album is half a good as this single it will be a serious contender for album of the year.
Track Listing:-
1 Bloodbuzz Ohio2 Sin-Eaters
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Have a Listen:-
interviews |
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Interview (2007) |
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| One of the most acclaimed of the indie scene, the National return at the end of May with their fourth album, 'The Boxer'. Guitarist Aaron Dessner talks to Ben Howarth about the band's development over the last five years and why the new album is a step up for them |
| Interview (2004) |
live reviews |
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Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, 1/7/2008 |
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| Helen Tipping is impressed by both the accessibility and stateliness of Americana band the National's unique brand of indie rock at a show at the Metropolitan University in Leeds |
| Academy, Manchester, 10/11/2007 |
| Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, 11/7/2007 |
| Koko, London, 31/5/2006 |
favourite album |
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A Skin, A Night (2008) |
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| Ben Howarth looks at 'A Skin. A Night', alt rock band the National's new film and EP package, but, despite it arriving hot on the heels of their high regarded 'Boxer' album, is unconvinced by it. |
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reviews |
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First Two Pages of Frankenstein (2023) |
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| Immaculate and beautiful-sounding ninth album from the much axcclaimed The National |
| Terrible Love (2010) |
| High Violet (2010) |
| Apartment Story (2007) |
| Alligator (2005) |
| Cherry Tree (2004) |
| Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers (2003) |
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