High Violet cover

High Violet

The National · 2010

47 min · 11 tracks · indie rock · post-punk

Melancholic melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, enveloping listeners in a lush, atmospheric soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady emotional exploration
  • melancholic melodies for reflection
  • introspective moments of solitude
  • consistent pacing throughout album
  • immersive listening for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2010, 'High Violet' marked The National's fifth studio album and their commercial breakthrough. This record followed the critical success of 'Boxer' (2007), which set high expectations for their evolving sound as they gained wider recognition.
Stylistic neighbors
Interpol· The War on Drugs· Bon Iver

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Terrible Love 4:39
  • 2 Sorrow 3:25
  • 3 Anyone’s Ghost 2:54
  • 4 Little Faith 4:36
  • 5 Afraid of Everyone 4:19
  • 6 Bloodbuzz Ohio 4:35
  • 7 Lemonworld 3:23
  • 8 Runaway 5:33
  • 9 Conversation 16 4:18
  • 10 England 5:40
  • 11 Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks 4:12

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