High Violet

by The National

High Violet cover art

With 'High Violet', The National perfected their brand of anxious, intricate indie rock for adults. Matt Berninger's baritone vocals detail social anxiety and domestic malaise over lush, orchestral arrangements. It is a dark, violet-hued record that cemented their status as critical darlings.

Genres

  • Indie Rock

Tracklist

  1. Terrible Love
  2. Sorrow
  3. Anyone's Ghost
  4. Little Faith
  5. Afraid of Everyone
  6. Bloodbuzz Ohio
  7. Lemonworld
  8. Runaway
  9. Conversation 16
  10. England
  11. Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks