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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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