This week, some dark, moody rock from the National and experimental electrorock from Holy F***. Read the full description.
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- The Needle Drop: 05-15-10
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Brooklyn’s the National have just released their fifth studio album, High Violet, and it’s one of their most lush, colorful efforts to date. The additional instrumentation really brings the bleak attitude of this band to a new level. That combined with some tight drumming and baritone vocals, this record is a sure standout for this year.
We’ve also got experimental electronics from the Books and Matmos; plus, a new album from Canadian electrorockers Holy F***.
It’s a deadly podcast.
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Piece Description
Brooklyn’s the National have just released their fifth studio album, High Violet, and it’s one of their most lush, colorful efforts to date. The additional instrumentation really brings the bleak attitude of this band to a new level. That combined with some tight drumming and baritone vocals, this record is a sure standout for this year.
We’ve also got experimental electronics from the Books and Matmos; plus, a new album from Canadian electrorockers Holy F***.
It’s a deadly podcast.
Broadcast History
Originally aired on May 15th via WNPR in Hartford, CT.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sorrow | the national | high violet. | 4ad | 00:00 | |
| afraid of everyone | the national | high violet. | 4AD | 00:00 | |
| bloodbuzz ohio | the national | high violet. | 4AD | 00:00 | |
| conversation 16 | the national | high violet. | 4AD | 00:00 | |
| becoming a jackal | the villagers | becoming a jackal. | Domino Recs | 00:00 | |
| treasure | so percussion and matmos | treasure state. | 00:00 | ||
| beautiful people | the books | the way out. | 00:00 | ||
| open eyes | sleepy sun | fever. | 00:00 | ||
| it will all end in tears | the drums | the drums. | 00:00 | ||
| red lights | holy fuck | latin. | 00:00 | ||
| latin america | holy fuck | latin. | 00:00 | ||
| stay lit | holy fuck | latin. | 00:00 | ||
| silva & grimes | holy fuck | latin. | 00:00 |
Additional Files
- Show Promo (The_Needle_Drop_05-15-10_The_National_Promo.mp3)
Additional Credits
Produced by Anthony Fantano w/support from WNPR in Hartford, CT.
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