National - Boxer (Vinyl)

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Rolling Stone (p.93) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The songs are subtler, statelier, with Matt Berninger's baritone exuding lonesome warmth."Spin (p.94) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A]dding brass, piano, and backup singers to unveil high drama of the blunt, uncliched sort unheard since the Afghan Whigs' 90s heyday."Alternative Press (p.170) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he band mirror the moody nature of the lyrics via genius arrangements, subtle layering and an overwhelming feeling of melancholy that's ultimately strangely reassuring."CMJ (p.41) - "[BOXER] continues to explore the singer's clever, self-deprecating ruminations, but his band sticks to more controlled,bittersweet tones this time....Its musical nuance makes it feel deeper."Q (Magazine) (p.78) - Ranked #30 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2007" -- "[With] Matt Berninger's intimate baritone detailing love's losses over dark, dramatic melodies."Disc 11. Fake Empire2. Mistaken For Strangers3. Brainy4. Squalor Victoria5. Green Gloves6. Slow Show7. Apartment Story8. Start a War9. Guest Room10. Racing Like a Pro11. Ada12. GospelRolling Stone (p.93) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The songs are subtler, statelier, with Matt Berninger's baritone exuding lonesome warmth."Spin (p.94) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A]dding brass, piano, and backup singers to unveil high drama of the blunt, uncliched sort unheard since the Afghan Whigs' 90s heyday."Alternative Press (p.170) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he band mirror the moody nature of the lyrics via genius arrangements, subtle layering and an overwhelming feeling of melancholy that's ultimately strangely reassuring."CMJ (p.41) - "[BOXER] continues to explore the singer's clever, self-deprecating ruminations, but his band sticks to more controlled,bittersweet tones this time....Its musical nuance makes it feel deeper."Q (Magazine) (p.78) - Ranked #30 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2007" -- "[With] Matt Berninger's intimate baritone detailing love's losses over dark, dramatic melodies."Disc 11. Fake Empire2. Mistaken For Strangers3. Brainy4. Squalor Victoria5. Green Gloves6. Slow Show7. Apartment Story8. Start a War9. Guest Room10. Racing Like a Pro11. Ada12. GospelMusical Style: Sadcore, Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Country-Rock, Chamber PopSub-Genre: Alternative CountryGenre: MiscellaneousRecord label: Beggars Banquet Records/AdaMusical Artist: NationalSoftware Format: VinylStreet Date: May 22, 2007TCIN: 13473047UPC: 607618025212Item Number (DPCI): 244-21-3998If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it. Report incorrect product info.