High Violet (Bonus Track Version)The National · 2010

pitchfork

8.7

“Returning with a slightly darker and more ornate sound, the National remain masters of widescreen, emotionally engaging rock.”

rollingstone

7.0

“The National are rousing-rock sad sacks in a time-honored tradition: Joy Division, the Cure, Nick Cave. With their fifth set, perhaps the sad-sackiest yet, they embody their own era. Singer Matt Berninger’s gorgeous baritone is still the band’s main selling point: Listen to the mopey sexiness of "Bloodbuzz Ohio" as he describes undressing "at the […]”

fantano

6.0

“[Watch the review](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuMUDldrG3g)”

ben

8.4

“I like this album. A lot of solid tracks, especially bloodbuzz Ohio. But it’s a little 1D.”