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And while his presence isn't immediately apparent, indie hero Sufjan Stevens contributes piano to two tracks ("Racing Like a Pro" and "Ada"), adding to the National's increasingly expansive aesthetic, which also incorporates strings and horns. Though BOXER is more subdued than ALLIGATOR, it will likely appeal to those won over by the earlier outing.

On 2007's BOXER, the National's second full-length album for the venerable Beggars Banquet label, the Brooklyn-based indie-rock act follows up the lauded ALLIGATOR with another round of melancholy guitar-driven tunes. Led by deep-voiced vocalist Matt Berninger, who often sounds hung-over yet disarmingly articulate, the band excels at brooding mid-tempo songs, as exemplified by the world-weary "Fake Empire," which combines political and personal themes, and "Mistaken for Strangers," a track that recalls NYC peers Interpol, thanks in part to the punchy approach of shared producer Peter Katis.

The National: Matt Berninger (vocals); Bryce Dessner (guitar); Aaron Dessner, Scott Devendorf (bass guitar); Bryan Devendorf (drums).

Rolling Stone (p.93) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "The songs are subtler, statelier, with Matt Berninger's baritone exuding lonesome warmth."
Spin (p.94) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A]dding brass, piano, and backup singers to unveil high drama of the blunt, uncliched sort unheard since the Afghan Whigs' 90s heyday."
Alternative Press (p.170) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he band mirror the moody nature of the lyrics via genius arrangements, subtle layering and an overwhelming feeling of melancholy that's ultimately strangely reassuring."
CMJ (p.41) - "[BOXER] continues to explore the singer's clever, self-deprecating ruminations, but his band sticks to more controlled,bittersweet tones this time....Its musical nuance makes it feel deeper."
Q (Magazine) (p.78) - Ranked #30 in Q's "The 50 Best Albums Of 2007" -- "[With] Matt Berninger's intimate baritone detailing love's losses over dark, dramatic melodies."
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List Price $12.97 (You save $3.08)
Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs
Label Beggars Banquet
Orig Year 2007
All Time Sales Rank   2875  
CD Universe Part number 7416868
Catalog number 80252
Discs 1
Release Date May 22, 2007
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Recording Time 43 minutes
Personnel Aaron Dessner
Bryan Devendorf - drums
Bryce Dessner - guitar
Matt Berninger - vocals
Scott Devendorf - bass guitar
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Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Fake Empire  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.Mistaken For Strangers  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Brainy  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Squalor Victoria  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Green Gloves  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Slow Show  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Apartment Story  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Start a War  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Guest Room  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Racing Like a Pro  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample11.Ada  
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample12.Gospel  

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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars delicious
The national songs are incredible, fake empire and mistaken for strangers two of the best songs of the year
Submitted by elliot (lima peru) Verified Buyer
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5 stars Boxer is thoroughly enjoyable
The National's "Boxer" is an album like no other that I have heard. This fact, along with the superb quality of the songs, has ensured that "Boxer" remains high on my play list. I highly recommend it.
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5 stars Great
It's late and I should be sleeping right now but had to jot a note to say that this music is the cats meow. Buy it.
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