Mistaken for Strangers

by The National

Mistaken for Strangers cover art

Driven by a tense, relentlessly propulsive drum beat directly inspired by Joy Division, the track perfectly captures the suffocating, anxious realities of corporate life and urban alienation. Matt Berninger's profound, world-weary baritone delivers sharp, conversational lyrical observations about losing touch with past ambition. It served as a vital, energetic centerpiece to the critically revered 'Boxer'.

Genres

  • Post-Punk Revival

Tracklist

  1. Mistaken for Strangers
  2. Blank Slate
  3. Santa Clara