The National is an indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999 and is currently based in Brooklyn, New York.
The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger, a baritone. The rest of the band is composed of two pairs of brothers: Aaron and Bryce Dessner and Scott and Bryan Devendorf. Padma Newsome, from sister band Clogs, often contributes strings, keyboards, and other arrangements and instrumental flourishes.
They have realeased five albums and 2 Eps and their albums have made countless “album of the decade” lists among several known music media.
Their last album, High Violet was released on May 11, 2010 to widespread critical acclaim.
The album also debuted with first week sales topping charts across the world, ranking #3 in the US, #2 in Canada, #5 in the United Kingdom, and #3 in Portugal, among others. The album has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide.
High Violet is now a Gold Album in Ireland, Denmark and Belgium.
On October 25, 2010, High Violet was awarded a Q award for Best Album.
The award was presented by Bernard Sumner of Joy Division and New Order.
On January 14, 2011, The National were nominated for a Brit Award for International Breakthrough Act alongside Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars among others.
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