Album Rating: 5.0

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Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

it's just such a boring uneventful tune. like, it's not bad at all but i don't get it. good lyrics sure, but the melody and everything is just okay. also how tf can you say need my girl is the worst song when fireproof exists? that's just... what?

Album Rating: 5.0

I Need My Girl is spotify playlist fodder, disappointed they released a song like that

Album Rating: 3.5

Opener here is one of their very best.

Album Rating: 1.5

the whole album luci. yall basic

*ehm* actually the opener has some very complex time signatures and requires a punishingly high IQ and familiarity with Music on an applied and conceptual level to really appreciate. and Pink Rabbits is pretty.

Album Rating: 4.5

I’ve always thought Humiliation was just the tiiiiiiiniest bit overrated tbh



Yeah same here. Maybe it’ll grow on me though.

Slipped >> Humiliation as far as that part of the album/kind of song is concerned

Album Rating: 4.5

I Need My Girl is one of the best here, the lyrics and melody really hook me. It’s got a certain feeling to it I love.

Album Rating: 4.5

Agreed Johnny. Love Slipped.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

"requires a punishingly high IQ and familiarity with Music on an applied and conceptual level to really appreciate."



same as rick and morty

I am seen.

Slipped is better for sure, just outside my top 5

Fireproof being bad is just....ugh I’m so tired of this take

Album Rating: 4.5

I wouldn’t call it bad. It has a kinda cool atmosphere— but then it’s just bland overall. The lyrics, the progression etc. Doesn’t help that it’s surrounded by a bunch of amazing songs and paling in comparison.

Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound Off

Oh man I love “Fireproof”, one of my favorite melodies here tbh. Ugh this is too good

Album Rating: 4.5

"Fireproof" is a lesser cut on here but it's still quality.



I think this album is threatening to overtake Alligator as my second-favorite Natty behind High Violet.

"I Need My Girl is spotify playlist fodder, disappointed they released a song like that"

glad someone else agrees

Album Rating: 4.5

This actually might be becoming my favorite National album. It honestly keeps switching around. At this moment, it feels like:



TWFM (most consistent also imo)

High Violet

Alligator

Boxer

Sad Songs (about half of the album is great tho — if the entire album had that quality and rock/raw vibe, it would be ahead of Boxer)



Haven’t gotten to SWB, IAETF or the debut yet.



This list is very, very liable to change over the next few weeks (days even).

Album Rating: 4.5

No way, I Need My Girl is one of their best songs imo.

Album Rating: 5.0

My issue isn't with how it sounds, it's just so uncharacteristic of the band. Closer to Maroon 5 than a National song.