b-side: The National

I agree with the commentor in the last post: Canada is sweet. Without a doubt, some of the year's best are from the Great White North. Wolf Parade, New Pornographers, Constantines, Feist (does she count for 2005?), and Final Fantasy all impressed me this year, many for the first time.

BUT


Do they have this band? Nope. The National were the happiest surprise of the year for me, I've already posted on them numerous times for goodness' sake. And I won't stop until they get the credit (I feel) they deserve!


A treat! From the Abel digital single:

The National - The Thrilling of Claire (Yousendit)

It's in the style of Alligator, no surprise. All understated and glimmering, another gorgeous song.

Enjoy! (And if you do, you can buy it via your phone! How novel.)