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About to head over to Europe in continued support of their critically-acclaimed new album “Boxer,” The National managed to show just what all the hype’s about. With Berninger??s burly pipes channeling the lonely knell of Nick Cave, the lyrical moroseness was palpable in the dark nightclub...
...songs rarely strayed from studio versions (again, perhaps a nod to new fans in search of something fresh yet familiar), which actually wasn’t a negative. Berninger??s conversational singing style, an evocative baritone, suited the space well, as did his brief suspensions of composure, as when he casually threw his mic-stand backstage on the last song...
Overall, The National hit all the right notes on Saturday night. Almost every song builtslowly, driven along by catchy rhythm and the gradual escalation of Berninger??s mournful singing. Attention to melody, faithfulness to studio style, and moderate portions of unleashed rocking-out can only bode well for an eager reception in Europe this fall, and for the continual coalescence of support back home...
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