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September 11, 2007

New National Video - "Apartment Story"

Sorry if the Stereoserver's Parse Errors meant you had to get some work done this morning. Let's make amends with a clip from our favorite Brooklyn thrummers. Here's the pitch: The National are playing a dim-lit cocktail party with folks too scared to mix it up, la-la-la-laa-laa-laa. Until Matt's had a chance to tell the crowd about hiding away and obeying the TV a couple few times -- that's when the first soul braves the dancefloor. Feet and hands tap to Devendorf's pulse, and when Berninger placates the crowd ("So worry not / all things are well / We'll be alright / We have our looks and perfume"), that's when the crowd gets shaking. Where's that lady going at the end? All in all, it's a higher class version of the Knife's "Pass This On." Without a transvestite.

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Yes.

Posted by: B at 09/11/07 11:38 AM | Reply
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I'd be arrested immediately if I ever listened to this song in a Minneapolis airport bathroom stall.

Try to listen to it without tapping on something, I dare you.

Posted by: Larry C at 09/11/07 12:43 PM | Reply
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Nice riff on the album cover.

Posted by: Trevor at 09/11/07 12:44 PM | Reply
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After a couple of years of listening I saw them last night for the first time here in Orlando. It was simply one of the best small venues shows I've seen. Apartment Story comes off as a sing along anthem that would make Chris Martin cry in shame. Fantastic.

Posted by: James at 09/11/07 12:50 PM | Reply
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Perfect video for a fantastic song.

Posted by: michael at 09/11/07 2:29 PM | Reply
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Favourite song off Boxer. Love these guys muchly (especially Matt *swoon*).

Posted by: Z at 09/11/07 5:51 PM | Reply
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that was perfect, not much else to say really

Posted by: tom at 09/11/07 8:46 PM | Reply
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I recognized about half the crowd as their friends and family. How awesome is that! Great video.

Posted by: Peter at 09/11/07 10:30 PM | Reply
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