Tag Archives: the national

Does it feel like a trial? Does it trouble your mind the way you trouble mine?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

I’m enjoying this trend of new National songs coming out every month. I hope we see a few more by the end of the year. The newest, released today, is called ‘Exile Vilify’ and is from the soundtrack to the … Continue reading →

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We’ve been running a sleepless run, We’ve been losing our exits, one by one

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

This came as quite a surprise today. The National, as recognized over the last two years on this blog as my favourite modern band, released a new single from the soundtrack to the film Win Win. The track is called … Continue reading →

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Shaun’s Top albums of the year Part III (20-1)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

And Part III of the list.  For part one and two click them.  Tomorrow, my top songs! 20 – Sleigh Bells – Treats This album Kicks.  HARD! Every song except one is over the top in your face pounding noise.  … Continue reading →

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How fickle my heart, and how woozy my eyes – Mumford and Sons and La Blogotheque

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

One of my favourite music sites has to be La Blogotheque.  The Take Away shows to me are the purest versions of music.  It showcases a band and their songs usually in a uniques and minimalist way.  The very first … Continue reading →

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