September 27, 2005
The National and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah @ Schubas
Had the pleasure of seeing two great bands that will probably never come to Pittsburgh. I was in Chicago last weekend and got to see The National (pictured) and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.
CYHSY are currently riding a wave a hype that started back in the spring. I would contend that the publicity behind this band is well deserved and their debut album is fantastic. That being said, about 25% of the crowd at Schubas left after CYHSY finished their set. Big mistake. The National, who have yet to really catch a break with any sort of commercial success, put on a fantastic show. Their newest release, Alligator, is well worth a listen.
My wife was very upset that they didn't play her favorite tune from Alligator entitled Karen (Download it!). She gave them a big thumbs down on that alone.
Posted by Matt Niemi at September 27, 2005 11:52 AMThe National played at Club Cafe about 2 1/2 years ago. There were about six people in attendance - including the bartender. They are a very good band and played that night like they were in front of a thousand screaming fans.
The new album is pretty good too.
Posted by: leSonique at September 27, 2005 2:16 PMYo, have you heard the the Calexico/Iron & Wine ep. Dat's some good shit man. Built to Spill on 9/30 tickets available at everyone's favorite record store (except of course Matt the file sharer)Paul's CD's.
Posted by: larry at September 28, 2005 9:41 AMWhose bored at work? me. low and behold kids the niemster has turned me on to a good effin band. That Wolf Parade band is pretty damn good. I know you don't believe me after so many of his other "recommondations" but trust me on this one. The National on the other hand were thoroughly unimpressive but i only had the old lp Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers. Maybe the new one is better, maybe not.
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