The National | Vibepedia

The National is a critically acclaimed [[indie-rock|indie rock]] band known for their brooding and poetic sound, which has drawn comparisons to [[joy-division|Joy Division]] and [[leonard-cohen|Leonard Cohen]]. Formed in 1999, the band consists of [[matt-berninger|Matt Berninger]] (vocals), [[aaron-dessner|Aaron Dessner]] (guitar, keyboards), [[bryce-dessner|Bryce Dessner]] (guitar), [[scott-devendorf|Scott Devendorf]] (bass), and [[bryan-devendorf|Bryan Devendorf]] (drums). Their music often explores themes of love, relationships, and existential crises, with [[matt-berninger|Matt Berninger]]'s distinctive baritone vocals and poignant lyrics at the forefront. The National has released several critically acclaimed albums, including [[boxer|Boxer]], [[high-violet|High Violet]], and [[trouble-will-find-me|Trouble Will Find Me]], which have been praised for their [[post-punk|post-punk]] and [[art-rock|art rock]] influences.