The National

Born: Jan 1, 1999 in Brooklyn, NY

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Genre: Country

Biography: Although formed during the post-punk revival of the late '90s, the National took inspiration from a wider set of influences, including country-rock, Americana, indie rock, and Britpop. The lineup began taking shape in Ohio and officially cemented itself in New York, with baritone vocalist Matt Berninger ...Read full biography

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Boxer

Released: 2007

Label: Blanco y Negro Records

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The National don't do anything radically different on Boxer, but then again, they don't really need to: their literate, quietly anthemic take on indie rock seemed to have arrived fully formed on their ...Read full review

Alligator

Released: 2005

Label: Blanco y Negro Records

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The National may sound like a garage band turned down, but there's as much primal energy lurking behind Alligator as in any mop-topped group of city kids with bloodstained Danelectros in a dusty warehouse. ...Read full review

More The National albums: Main Albums (7), Singles & EPs (10)