The National - Full Performance - Live on KCRW, 2011

2020 marks the 10th anniversary of The National’s celebrated breakthrough album “High Violet.“ In 2011, the 5-piece band, along with a horn section, performed a staggering and ornate session for KCRW. The emotional tension the band creates in a live setting is their calling card, and it’s awarded them festival headlining slots and sold-out arenas around the world. This is when it all started. Set List: 0:00 Anyone’s Ghost 3:03 Afraid of Everyone 7:08 Conversation 16 11:29 Bloodbuzz Ohio 16:14 England 21:37 Fake Empire 24:58 Terrible Love 29:16 Daughters of the Soho Riots Enjoy this session? Support KCRW’s mission to share music with the world. Our non-profit radio station in Santa Monica, California has supported musicians and DJs for more than 40 years. Help us continue our music programming by donating whatever you can: Music | Culture | News | NPR