Youinreverse Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I got my copy of the deluxe edition today. After seeing the other posts in this thread I was a little worried about it being damaged. Then, one of the corners of the box was quite smashed. When I opened it, it had a small ding, but nothing you wouldn't see even in the store. Hope everyone who has had a problem with getting a damaged copy can get it resolved. Hey, you're from SLC! Did you go to their show at Twilight this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiecorecords Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Mine had a minor seam split on the bottom of the box, not sure it bothers me enough to try to replace it though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas1985 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Hey, you're from SLC! Did you go to their show at Twilight this year? Yes! I really didn't know a whole lot about them before Twilight, but decided to check them out. Absolutely amazing live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yes! I really didn't know a whole lot about them before Twilight, but decided to check them out. Absolutely amazing live. It was a huge dilemma for me. I bought tickets for Americanarama right when they went on sale (before the Twilight Concert Series lineup was announced), but I knew it was on the same night as one of the Twilight shows. I bought tickets anyways hoping it would be an artist playing that night that I didn't care for. It ended up being The National, who out of the whole lineup I wanted to see the most. I was going back and forth between the two choices. See the National/Sharon Van Etten for $5 or keep my $80 ticket to see Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket. In the end I went with Americanarama and loved it, but I still have lingering regrets for missing The National. I still haven't listened to Trouble Will Find Me because I don't want to bum myself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas1985 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 It was a huge dilemma for me. I bought tickets for Americanarama right when they went on sale (before the Twilight Concert Series lineup was announced), but I knew it was on the same night as one of the Twilight shows. I bought tickets anyways hoping it would be an artist playing that night that I didn't care for. It ended up being The National, who out of the whole lineup I wanted to see the most. I was going back and forth between the two choices. See the National/Sharon Van Etten for $5 or keep my $80 ticket to see Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket. In the end I went with Americanarama and loved it, but I still have lingering regrets for missing The National. I still haven't listened to Trouble Will Find Me because I don't want to bum myself out. I had thought about going to the Americanarama show as well, but as I've never been a huge Wilco fan, I had seen several My Morning Jacket shows in the past, and I saw Bob Dylan a couple of years ago at the Saltair (aka the worst venue I've ever had the privilege of seeing a show at) and was pretty disappointed. The man is a legend, but he certainly doesn't seem to have legendary stage presence anymore. So, The National for $5 was a pretty easy call for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questhate Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Holy crap -- The National tickets were only $5??? I just saw them at Outside Lands, and they were phenomenal (as usual). They're SUCH a great live band, with such great energy -- something that doesn't come across on their recorded material. They played with the Kronos Quartet as their string section, and then Bob Weir came out for Terrible Love. Such a dope set all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Holy crap -- The National tickets were only $5??? Yep. They were part of the Twilight Concert Series which is put on by the Salt Lake Arts Council every summer. The shows used to be free up until a few years ago when they started to get a lot more crowded. Now they just charge $5 a show or a season ticket to all 9 shows for $35, which is an incredible deal for the quality of bands they book every year. They've gotten some amazing bands in past years like Iron & Wine, Sonic Youth, Broken Social Scene, Bon Iver, The Black Keys, De La Soul, Modest Mouse, The New Pornographers, The Roots, Beirut, Explosions In The Sky, Bright Eyes, The Decemberists, and a whole lot more. I love my city for this. http://twilightconcertseries.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas1985 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yep. They were part of the Twilight Concert Series which is put on by the Salt Lake Arts Council every summer. The shows used to be free up until a few years ago when they started to get a lot more crowded. Now they just charge $5 a show or a season ticket to all 9 shows for $35, which is an incredible deal for the quality of bands they book every year. They've gotten some amazing bands in past years like Iron & Wine, Sonic Youth, Broken Social Scene, Bon Iver, The Black Keys, De La Soul, Modest Mouse, The New Pornographers, The Roots, Beirut, Explosions In The Sky, Bright Eyes, The Decemberists, and a whole lot more. I love my city for this. http://twilightconcertseries.com/ Ditto. One of the best things about living in Salt Lake City. And, contrary to what many believe, there are actually lots of good things about living in Salt Lake City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 Matt Berninger was recently on the Nerdest Podcast. Pretty good listen - http://www.nerdist.com/2013/08/nerdist-podcast-the-national/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achillesstand7 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 It was a huge dilemma for me. I bought tickets for Americanarama right when they went on sale (before the Twilight Concert Series lineup was announced), but I knew it was on the same night as one of the Twilight shows. I bought tickets anyways hoping it would be an artist playing that night that I didn't care for. It ended up being The National, who out of the whole lineup I wanted to see the most. I was going back and forth between the two choices. See the National/Sharon Van Etten for $5 or keep my $80 ticket to see Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket. In the end I went with Americanarama and loved it, but I still have lingering regrets for missing The National. I still haven't listened to Trouble Will Find Me because I don't want to bum myself out. I was in the same boat. I would've loved to have seen them and Sharon Van Etten. But, Americanarama was pretty awesome too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWorthyIcons Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Anyone that needs to get this and The National's other great albums on wax should consider going to PopMarket today. $72 for Alligator, Boxer, High Violet and Trouble Will Find Me (the only four National albums you need):http://www.popmarket.com/the-national-vinyl-bundle/details/29041308 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 except you need Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers too. deletedunknown and BobbyHill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWorthyIcons Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Eh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruckis Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It's worth it. But Anyone that needs to get this and The National's other great albums on wax should consider going to PopMarket today. $72 for Alligator, Boxer, High Violet and Trouble Will Find Me (the only four National albums you need):http://www.popmarket.com/the-national-vinyl-bundle/details/29041308 Good deal. But black Friday is next week and last year there were all kinds of crazy deals. I'm gonna try and score these then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 except you need Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers too. And their self titled. And cherry tree. And virginia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Cherry Tree. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'm kind of a National fanatic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 And I kind of hope that's a joke. turbobrando and deletedunknown 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 You should really get the 12" Cherry Tree to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomanyrecords Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 You should really get the 12" Cherry Tree to match. It's the last piece of the puzzle. At least the aesthetic looks nice. And for those who shit on me for having records on the wall - I still take them down and listen to them, frequently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 It's funny that this thread was bumped. I have been listening to Trouble Will Find Me a lot this week and finally like it. I still don't think it's nearly as good as their other albums, but the worst of the National is far better than most of the other crap that is passed off as music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timsimmons Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Really? I think its a top 3 National album behind Alligator and Boxer. And sometimes I feel it may be better than Boxer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWorthyIcons Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Really? I think its a top 3 National album behind Alligator and Boxer. And sometimes I feel it may be better than Boxer. My thoughts, exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 You fools crazy. Everyone knows that High Violet is where it's at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 arguing about which national record is best is completely pointless. everyone who likes the national likes them for different reasons. i hated boxer when i heard it, but trouble has converted me to a fan. starting to dig violet but haven't gotten into any of their other stuff yet. i can understand why people who like boxer aren't fans of the new record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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