The National - 13-05-2008

The fame of the New York band The National has rising to a crazy hight here in Dublin, selling out the Olympia for three nights is ridiculous for such a relative obscure band. I can't argue with the fact that their music is close to brilliant, but their baritone singer, the dark strange lyrics and the wacky violin explosions will definitely prevent them from reaching the top of any hit list. Luckily, good music will find their audience, even if it takes years and years of hard work. Well done guys!! (ow, and for those people who love to listen to drums, buy their record The Boxer, such a drummers delight)