Abel - The National - Alligator - 2005

Prior to the release of The Boxer, I used to wish that The National always sounded like this. I wanted more aggressive rock and less brooding. But with their last album, they proved that the moody atmospheric thing is kinda their forte. Now, these more propulsive songs can seem a bit forced. Like they're wearing a suit that doesn't really fit them...feigning agitation when really resignation is more their style.

Still, some quality yelling in this one.