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The National News

The National gear up for North American tour

Dates kick off May 5 in Toronto

  • Feb 12, 2009

The National start work on new album

And the band contribute to AIDS charity record

  • Dec 17, 2008

The National film to be released with EP in May

Vincent Moon's 'A Skin, A Night' coming to DVD

  • Apr 8, 2008

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The National Pictures

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The National Videos

Return Of White Rabbit @ Thekla

Return Of White Rabbit @ Thekla

ROWR Thekla (480x360)

Theoretical Girl 'Red Mist - New Video

Theoretical Girl 'Red Mist - New Video

The London-based songstress presents he impressive new promo for 'Red Mist'.

Kasabian NME Cover Shoot

Kasabian NME Cover Shoot

Join Kasabian for a Alice In Wonderland themed tea party as we go behind-the-scenes on their NME cover shoot.

Mystery Jets At Benicassim 2009

Mystery Jets At Benicassim 2009

Kai & Blaine hang out by the pool and reveal which new tracks they'll be playing at the festival.

Fight Like Apes At Benicassim 2009

Fight Like Apes At Benicassim 2009

MayKay and Pockets describe the weirdness they've experienced at the festival so far.

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YouTube The National Videos

The National - Mistaken For Strangers

The National - Mistaken For Strangers (03:33)

This is the video for "Mistaken For Strangers", directed by Thread-Count. This is the first single for The National's acclaimed album, Boxer. More information can be found at www.americanmary.com.

The National on Letterman - July 24, 2007

The National on Letterman - July 24, 2007 (03:56)

The National playing "Fake Empire" on Letterman. From July 24, 2007.

Brand New 'The National' Song on Q TV

Brand New 'The National' Song on Q TV (06:55)

www.youtube.com/qtv The National were in Studio Q recently to perform a couple of songs and to talk about their critical success with their past two albums 'Alligator' and 'Boxer'. They also performed a new yet to be...

The National- "Apartment Story"

The National- "Apartment Story" (03:52)

Music video for The National's "Apartment Story" off their Boxer release.

The National - Abel

The National - Abel (03:38)

Video For "Abel" by The National

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The National Biography

The National are a Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 1999 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger in a distinctive, deep baritone. The rest of the band is composed of two pairs of brothers: Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Scott and Bryan Devendorf. Aaron plays guitar, bass and piano, Bryce plays guitar, Scott plays bass and guitar, and Bryan is the drummer. Padma Newsome, from sister band Clogs, often contributes strings, keyboards, and other arrangements and instrumental flourishes. Influences range from Bruce Springsteen to Tindersticks.

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The National's Best Songs

  • 1. Fake Empire
  • 2. Mistaken for Strangers
  • 3. Slow Show
  • 4. Brainy
  • 5. Start a War
  • 6. Apartment Story
  • 7. Green Gloves
  • 8. Squalor Victoria
  • 9. Guest Room
  • 10. Racing Like A Pro
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The National Discography

The National albums.

  • Boxer - 21/05/2007 (Beggars Banquet/GB)
  • Alligator - 11/04/2005 (Beggars Banquet/GB)
  • Alligator (bonus disc) - (Beggars Banquet/US)
  • Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers - 02/09/2003 (Brassland Records/US)
  • The National - 03/07/2001 (Brassland Records/US)

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