once you hear the song mistaken for strangers, you will understand why this album is in my top ten. boxer keeps blowing me away with every listen. with guests like regina spektor, ryan adams and sufjan stevens you would expect something special, and it delivers. the national's previous record alligator, was impressive, but with boxer the band really steps it up. fake empire opens the album with paino and singer matt berninger's deep baritone voice. just like berninger's voice, his fellow members make up the band's distinctive sound from the drummer's constant pounding, to the raw guitar and bass tones. then, songs like start a war & racing like a pro show a lighter side to the band. closing the record out is gospel. it's a perfect ending to the album and has hints of dire straits. boxer is my number 8 record of the year. enjoy he video.
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