National - Bloodbuzz Ohio

  by Dixie Ernill

published: 9 / 5 / 2010




National - Bloodbuzz Ohio


Label: 4AD
Format: 7"
Appetising first vinyl and download only single from ever impressive the National's fifth album, 'High Violet'



Review

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 Ohio
2 Sin-Eaters


Band Links:-

https://www.americanmary.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thenationalof
https://twitter.com/TheNational


Label Links:-

http://www.4ad.com/
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Interviews


Interview (2007)
National - Interview
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)

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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

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