
10 May 2010 · 17 YEARS
High Violet
The National
Matt Berninger utilizes his baritone to ground these songs, turning personal worries into anthems. The band incorporates sweeping arrangements and layered percussion that build toward intense emotional peaks.
This production leans into a dark atmosphere characteristic of the period. It reflects a specific sense of late-night longing and suburban unrest that defined the group as they gained mainstream recognition.