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The National

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Group. Formed 1999.

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Biography

The National are a Brooklyn-based indie rock band formed in 1999. 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 Joy Division.

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  1. Boxer 2007

    Boxer

    Reviewed by Louis Pattison

    A somewhat slighter piece of work than its predecessor, if still a pretty fine album...

  2. Alligator 2005

    Alligator

    Reviewed by Chris Hilliard

    Tales of drying deltas and stolen record collections make an uneasy soundtrack for...

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  1. BBC 6 Music 100%

  2. BBC Radio 1 62%

  3. BBC Two 25%

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