The new album by Cincinnati-bred/Brooklyn-based Indie Rock stars The National, High Violet, won’t be available until May 11. But, thanks to The New York Times, you can listen to the full-length in its entirety on the Old Gray Lady’s Web site. —-
The band’s new 4AD release is the first album The Times has ever debuted. Give High Violet a listen (and check out an epic, glowing profile of the band that will appear in this Saturday’s edition of the paper’s magazine) here. The stream will be up until Tuesday morning. For more on the album (and to download the track “Bloodbuzz Ohio”) check out the site set up for the new record here.
This article appears in Apr 21-27, 2010.