I started off the week with pre-release streams of new albums from Broken Social Scene and Hold Steady, courtesy of NPR's Exclusive First Listen. And now, what better way to end the week than with another new stream of one of my favorite bands? The National's new album, "High Violet," is available to stream 'til 4/27 (official release date is 5/11), courtesy of the NYTimes. Get psyched, folks! (As an aside, The National has the distinction of being probably the only band John and I completely disagree on. It's fine. Some people just don't "get it.")
Also, if you really want to nerd out, the Times has also offered up a five-page article on the band, their new record, and probably more than you ever wanted or cared to know about them.
Enjoy the weekend, folks.
