The National

The National's new album, High Violet, came out May 11th.  It sounds good from what I have heard so far.  Here is a video for the single "Bloodbuzz Ohio".

The National - "Bloodbuzz Ohio" (official video) from The National on Vimeo.

The National team with St. Vincent

David O. recently sent me a song performed by The National and St. Vincent which he labeled 'the most beautiful rock song I've ever heard'.  The song is a cover of Crooked Fingers 'Sleep All Summer'.  I guess you can debate all day as to whether you agree with David but it is a good song.  The National is a band out of Brooklyn via Cincinnati, OH who have a very haunting sound.  St. Vincent, Annie Clark, is a talented Texan now living in Brooklyn who just released her second solo album.  Let me know what you think of the song.  What is the most beautiful rock you have ever heard?

The National with St. Vincent - Sleep All Summer