The National's latest album. Noone does deadpan, average-man melodrama like The National. This album flows together so well. It's dark, downbeat, it certainly won't cheer you up, but it really is a work of art. Baritone vocals reflect the older soul in you that feels like its been observing the world through a window-pane for a long time; concerned and touched, but apathetic and lonely. Technically, I love the muted but oddly lush guitar tones and the sparkly production. Hi-fi done well. Favourite tracks are undoubtably Conversation 16 and Terrible Love.