High Violet, the new full-length record by Brooklyn five-piece The National, is an edgy, melodic and stormy collection of stunning songs that showcase the band’s collaborative genius. High Violet effortlessly shifts moods from intimate to bombastic and expansive, to spare and angular, to atmospheric. Matt Berninger’s (vocals) haunting baritone is set to driving guitars and piano with clever, literate lyrics resulting in anthemic indie rock. High Violet’s gloomy undertones draw you into baroque melancholy side of indie rock contrary to the lighter side of indie pop while still managing to be their most infectious and dynamic release to date. – Written by JFelton
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