Ok here’s the deal, any of you readers who have yet to see The National live in any setting, whether it be ACL festival, a smaller venue, or a huge amphitheatre, it’s time to rethink your priorities.  Having seen the band in multiple settings over the years, they are easily one of the top 10 live bands around.  Any self-respecting music fan, despite the show being sold out, should find someway to attend this concert.  Indie kids Local Natives are more than worthy opening support for the evening and shouldn’t disappoint as well.  In all honesty, I wish this wasn’t at AMH, but it should still be worth whatever you have to spend on craigslist to get a ticket.

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Download: The National – Exile Vilify [MP3]