They are a really great band! And last night I went to see them in concert for a Obama capiegn and Matt jumped of the stage and it was about a 5 ft drop! IT WAS HILARIOUS! Then other band members had to pull him up! LOL! And they sang Mr.November! Man Matt was nuts! They are really great!
know exactly what you mean. as perfect as they are in studio, when i saw them live it was almost too good for me to handle. my ears didn't know what hit them.
Saw these guys last month open for REM in New York. They were charged to play.The energy and passion that I saw is evident here. Seeing them in Central Park the 4th of August...
Saw them at t in the park the other day - i thought he was completely wasted but it seems that's just how he is on stage. He was drinking copious amounts of wine though. They were amazing anyway - this song was the highlight
i agree, the national to me are rock, the national to itunes are classified as rock, the national in the times is classified as rock, but hey who gives a sh*t, i couldnt care less, the national are amazing, whatever they are
i agree, the national to me are rock, the national to itunes are classified as rock, the national in the times is classified as rock, but hey who gives a sh*t, i couldnt care less, the national are amazing, whatever they are
The band that started POP-Punk was the Ramones, BUT POP-Punk is an oxymoron so I have to correct myself somewhat on that.
Also, The Stooges came before the Ramones.
Listen to Funhouse or something and then you'll clearly see that I'm correct.
In less, of course, you were referring to Green Day, who in their heyday were closer to punk than pop but still found a way to mix the two so I'll give you that.
It was the best example I could come up with at the time that was written.
Anyone saying they sound like Coldplay doesn't listen to enough music. The National don't sound like anyone else. Very unique. This is what should play on radio. "I wont f*ck us over, I'm Mr. November...I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders..." Damn, this song rocks.
"Very unique"? They're a rock band playing a rock song. It's fine, but there's nothing particularly unusual about it. Also, the expression "very unique" makes you sound like an idiot.
Thanks for setting me straight. I shall now go and reexamine my definition of "unique" and all of my other previous ponderings in this life all due in part to your reply. Good thing we all don't say things that makes us look like idiots. Like "they're a rock band playing a rock song." Now there's a statement. Man, do you really know your music.
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i would probably be mosh pitting, if i wer ther
coolhand100 1 year ago
I'm in Love.
chmicharka 1 year ago
how did they get ben stiller to play guitar for them
rooduck 1 year ago 3
has he ever played this song live while sober lol love it
gudivningvarun555 1 year ago 4
this dood's drunk
Thuke11 1 year ago
first off, i LOVE this band, this song is epic and so is Fake Empire and Start a War, but...
nobody's gonna comment on how the lead singer looks like he's on PCP or something ridonk?
i mean look at him!
hahahahahahaha
RODEY626 1 year ago
I wish I could have been at this show. The National at the Bowery would have been the stuff of legends. Best band ever; what they do is sheer genius.
hereweare23 1 year ago
I think this is one of my favourite songs of all time. In one of my favourite venues of all time. Oh shit I love these guys.
andrewdfarley 2 years ago
thank you for this amazing video, this band is insane
fishinwater24 2 years ago
The vibe in that concert was so great, everyone singing and getting into it, cheering after Mr November.
FluorescentPage 2 years ago
So amazing energy, love it !
Fiatluxify 2 years ago
SIMPLY AWESOME
trevillo 2 years ago 2
the coolest band on the planet right now
Analysis11 3 years ago 25
that drumming is off the chain!
drubie67 3 years ago 15
I didn't think these guys could get any cooler... until I found out that they played the DNC convention and are huge Obama supporters.
Veterans for Obama/Biden!!! 08- yeah baby. Paul Tewes
musclegut13 3 years ago 4
What a bummer. I was just about to enjoy their music too :( Just kidding lol... I'm sure they all realize what happened in January.. nothing.
JohnFranzen 2 years ago
They are a really great band! And last night I went to see them in concert for a Obama capiegn and Matt jumped of the stage and it was about a 5 ft drop! IT WAS HILARIOUS! Then other band members had to pull him up! LOL! And they sang Mr.November! Man Matt was nuts! They are really great!
caesaboy06 3 years ago
were you at the one at fountain square??
outlawbluez 3 years ago
I am so obsessed with them.
kaitlingrace 3 years ago 7
great, consistent, band.
the drummer is amazing.
also, one of the pair of brothers look like hobbits.
idioteque59 3 years ago 3
i missed them when they came to my town :'(
Flies333 3 years ago
Best live band I have ever seen. Their set at lolla was outstanding.
bosh275 3 years ago
Took me a month to recover from the last time I saw The National. Fucking traumatic.
I mean in a good way.
ApopheniaIV 3 years ago 3
know exactly what you mean. as perfect as they are in studio, when i saw them live it was almost too good for me to handle. my ears didn't know what hit them.
mmp12 3 years ago
Seen them twice this year (Coachella and Glastonbury) and they were the highlight of both festivals. Truly awesome!!
Spursfc79 3 years ago
Saw these guys last month open for REM in New York. They were charged to play.The energy and passion that I saw is evident here. Seeing them in Central Park the 4th of August...
Can't wait...
Jammerkevin 3 years ago
Saw them at t in the park the other day - i thought he was completely wasted but it seems that's just how he is on stage. He was drinking copious amounts of wine though. They were amazing anyway - this song was the highlight
theflamingabdabs 3 years ago
Hooray I was at this show. They were simply incredible
copelanda 3 years ago
saw them at coachella they were pretty awesome
iisangheh 3 years ago
i LOVELOVELOVE how matt sings.
i saw them live and cried when they sang this.
VivIsNotASquib 3 years ago 3
damn...damn...triple damn :)
jaye230 3 years ago
i agree, the national to me are rock, the national to itunes are classified as rock, the national in the times is classified as rock, but hey who gives a sh*t, i couldnt care less, the national are amazing, whatever they are
pritstik101 3 years ago
i agree, the national to me are rock, the national to itunes are classified as rock, the national in the times is classified as rock, but hey who gives a sh*t, i couldnt care less, the national are amazing, whatever they are
pritstik101 3 years ago
Fucking Brilliant. End of fucking file!!!
musclegut13 4 years ago
Some say that this is not rock.
The chorus contains the line "I won't fuck us over".
This song is rock. Those who say otherwise as silly.
QED
kallisti8 4 years ago 5
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this is not rock. The Stooges are rock. That group that sings American Idiot is rock. This is wanking.
The drummer could be rock if he left the rest of the guys behind.
Lame.
PopeRatzo 4 years ago
man man man indie is rock, this is rock, indie is the new rock.
pd: the stooges is more punk than rock
koridatz 4 years ago 3
Drown yourself!
musclegut13 4 years ago
Somebody beneath me almost got everyhting I was hoping to say.
This IS rock, if you don't think so your music education is definitely lacking.
The Stooges were closer to the garage/punk genre.
The National are almost textbook rock.
American Idiot was a disappointing pop album by a band that used to be punk.
THIS is Rock (N' Roll)
TheAbsolutionHowl 4 years ago
you just called one of the few bands that started POP-punk, PUNK, you're an idiot
khosrowkhani 4 years ago
The band that started POP-Punk was the Ramones, BUT POP-Punk is an oxymoron so I have to correct myself somewhat on that.
Also, The Stooges came before the Ramones.
Listen to Funhouse or something and then you'll clearly see that I'm correct.
In less, of course, you were referring to Green Day, who in their heyday were closer to punk than pop but still found a way to mix the two so I'll give you that.
It was the best example I could come up with at the time that was written.
JoBrosLover14 4 years ago
Can we all just get back to the National?
They're amazing, whatever they are. End of.
NowNowKids 4 years ago 2
Atrios approved!
ewek5 4 years ago 2
U2 is awesome.
ericghill 4 years ago
This is not rock.
pthibodeau1 4 years ago
loved it wen he grabbed the mic stand and started slamming it haha matts a badass!
sos022 4 years ago
Anyone saying The National sound like Coldplay needs to skinned alive and fed to the geese
TehHoldSteady 4 years ago 7
amen
sos022 4 years ago
Anyone saying they sound like Coldplay doesn't listen to enough music. The National don't sound like anyone else. Very unique. This is what should play on radio. "I wont f*ck us over, I'm Mr. November...I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders..." Damn, this song rocks.
KEEPONBRIAN 4 years ago 4
"Very unique"? They're a rock band playing a rock song. It's fine, but there's nothing particularly unusual about it. Also, the expression "very unique" makes you sound like an idiot.
damonad 4 years ago
... adding, I'm sure you're far from an idiot in "real life." cheers!
damonad 4 years ago
Thanks for setting me straight. I shall now go and reexamine my definition of "unique" and all of my other previous ponderings in this life all due in part to your reply. Good thing we all don't say things that makes us look like idiots. Like "they're a rock band playing a rock song." Now there's a statement. Man, do you really know your music.
KEEPONBRIAN 4 years ago
Lol...i don't know who you were talking to , but you're statement sounds exactly like something I would say. peace to you,man..:)
jaye230 3 years ago
Does anyone know where you can find the lyrics for this song? It's amazing!
musclegut13 4 years ago
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lol the 'coldplay' posers...
tomakeroomforthetuna 4 years ago
Your Mom's a 'coldplay' poser!
musclegut13 4 years ago
this is it, this is what the national is about.
geenhuh 4 years ago
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thesongoftheweek 4 years ago
that song is how i feel
deeboy46 4 years ago
could someone PLEASE give me this song...? :O
lickyourheart 4 years ago
That's my bobbing head in the bottom right corner. At least i'm on beat while looking like a moron.
krister008 4 years ago
Thanks for posting this. That was surreal last night.
myrevolution 4 years ago