Blogcritic Nik Dirga writes, “Beautifully brooding, The National’s fourth album, Boxer, is the kind of record that sneaks up on you. First listen, you’re intrigued. Second, you’re interested. By the sixth spin or so you’re swaying around the room half in love with the sounds coming out of the stereo.” Aw, yeah!

And, “Album opener “Fake Empire” starts with Berninger’s lonesome voice and a drifting piano, and blooms into something orchestral and grand indeed, wringing hope out of the shadows. It’s the first sign you’re entering an album of marvelous depths.” Give it a listen:

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