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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

CD of the Week on Out of the Box

The National | High Violet

“This cd follows two critically acclaimed releases and has all the makings of a break through for this band of post punk survivors.”

Click here to stream the podcast of Paul’s full review.

The closest The National’s tour will come by Hampton Roads is Dar Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C on June 6. Check out their website, americanmary.com, for more info.

Below, a video of The National performing “Runaway” from High Violet live at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles on August 29, 2009.

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  • Matt Schneider | May 20, 10 @ 11:15 am

    great album from a truly underrated band. saw them kick off their tour at The National Theater a few weeks back and they put on a killer show!

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