The National – Boxer Live in Brussels (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 48:52 minutes | 540 MB | Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © 4AD
GRAMMY-winning band The National are pleased to announce a CD version of their very special Record Store Day release – a live recording of their seminal album, Boxer. On November 9th, 2017, The National wrapped up their European tour by performing the album in its entirety, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Boxer’s debut.
Formed in 1999, The National is composed of Matt Berninger, the Dessnet brothers and the Devendorf brothers. In 2007, the band from Ohio released one of their greatest albums, the fourth: Boxer. Eleven years later, they bring it back into the spotlight with this live recorded in Brussels and perform the entirety of the disc. But yielding to increasing demands, The National also opted for an official release. Faithful to the first version, the band keeps almost the same visual for the cover, a picture of them on stage at the wedding of producer Peter Katis. The quintet perfectly perform here from beginning to end, for a faithful and responsive audience. Opening with Fake Empire, a small musical prowess of which we like the destructured aspect, mainly in the association of pop keyboards playing off-beat with Berninger’s voice. An obvious alchemy with Brainy on which the guitars, the bass and the drum perfectly harmonize in some kind of musical discussion. Up to the last track Gospel, there is some sort of hypnotic charm at play, notably thanks to the contrast of this deep voice on a light and intense melody. – Anna Coluthe
Tracklist:
1. The National – Fake Empire (Live in Brussels) (03:21)
2. The National – Mistaken for Strangers (Live in Brussels) (03:28)
3. The National – Brainy (Live in Brussels) (03:49)
4. The National – Squalor Victoria (Live in Brussels) (05:10)
5. The National – Green Gloves (Live in Brussels) (03:55)
6. The National – Slow Show (Live in Brussels) (04:48)
7. The National – Apartment Story (Live in Brussels) (03:36)
8. The National – Start a War (Live in Brussels) (03:41)
9. The National – Guest Room (Live in Brussels) (03:47)
10. The National – Racing Like a Pro (Live in Brussels) (04:09)
11. The National – Ada (Live in Brussels) (04:35)
12. The National – Gospel (Live in Brussels) (04:25)
