10043 The National

The National – High Violet (UK: 10th May/US: 11th May – 4AD)

The fifth album from New York’s The National, think Bruce Springsteen meets Joy Division. High Violet, an album full of swollen heart and bruised soul and engaging lyrics. Outstanding track: ‘Bloodbuzz Ohio’. Back catalogue: Boxer (Beggars Banquet, 2007); Alligator (Beggars Banquet, 2005); Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers (Brassland, 2003); The National (Brassland, 2001)