I am adding a quick blog bite much like my friend Derek has done recently, as seen here. I have to mention that I am now "obsessed" with The Nationals album Alligator. After seeing Alligator in the heavy rotation section of my friend Tim's music blog Fuzz Lion, I was not yet sold on The National.
As previously posted on my blog, I saw The National back in October of '05 at the Troubadour. I did not really like them live that night, so I wasn't all too interested in their new album. After a heavy rotation nod from Tim (which is a tough nod to get) and a blurb from Derek, I fell victim. And I am glad I did. Go pick up this album, you can use this link to Amazon, it will not disappoint. Just don't be mad if that is all you listen to for a while.
right now. I've had this album for a few days now and I am entranced. Not only does the album offer several variances of Ryans brilliance, it once again taps the emotion of the "generation X'ers," hearkening to some of his best stuff from
They are playing right now but for the early birds. I love The Killers midnight show. Wish you were there? 