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First two pages of Frankenstein feels like a sister album to trouble will find me so far.General Discussion (self.TheNational)

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It’s way to early to judge yet, and I might be totally alone on this, but tropic morning news reminds me of don’t swallow the cap and eucalyptus reminds me a bit of I should live in salt, just due to the somewhat repetitive verses, mixed with a beautiful chorus that hits harder each time you hear it.

I was initially disappointed with the direction of the album because i didn't think the electronic drums were the right choice, plus the lyrics Felt more like stream of consciousness similar to I am easy to find. But after hearing eucalyptus I’m completely on board.

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[–]dhepp27 6 points7 points  (1 child)

It'll be it's own thing. Everybody said I Am Easy To Find would be a sister album to Trouble (which it wasn't). There'll be similarities and repeated themes throughout their work

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s true. One of my favorite things about the national is that none of their albums really sound alike. I’m just glad that I like the direction of the album to be completely honest

[–]VeterinarianFront607 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Eucalyptus reminds me of afraid of everyone

[–]JKay96 -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

I really don't think so. So far the singles have been very meh imo. New Order t shirt is my favorite so far and I don't even rate it that much. I cannot see the comparisons between TWFM at all if I'm being quite honest.

[–]cathywuthering 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I'm kinda underwhelmed too.....I didn't gravitate towards the last album either but op has raised some interesting points about the similarities to the other songs....makes me want to give it a second listen cos i think he might be right

[–]reedspacer38 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I sure hope not.