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- Summary: This is the third LP for the Brooklyn five-piece fronted by deep-voiced Matt Berninger.
- Record Label: Beggars Banquet
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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This is nothing like it was in my room In my best clothes Trying to think of you This is nothing like it was in my room In my best clothes The... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 21
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Mixed: 4 out of 21
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Negative: 0 out of 21
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"Alligator" is easily the National's best effort and quite possibly one of this year's finest records.
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It is the sound of Interpol as reinterpreted by Tom Waits--a breathtaking album with bite.
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Entertainment WeeklyThe twilit melodies and Matt Berninger's gossamer vocals will haunt your troubled dreams. [22 Apr 2005, p.64]
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Painstakingly crafted, casually baroque music for people who get off a little bit on feeling blue.
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[A] fine collection of city-weary poetry.
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Part of the problem with Alligator is that it echoes so many other records, but part of its satisfaction is that it sets itself apart so well.
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PopMattersMay 2, 2012REVIEW#1: Over 13 doing-nothing tracks, Matt Berninger bumbles out useless lyrics that he doesn't have the guts to put across. (Score=20); REVIEW#2: Alligator is one of those albums that slowly dawns on you. Given half a chance, it's ultimately a very rewarding listening experience that I predict will continue to grow in stature as time passes. (Score=70)
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Positive: 49 out of 53
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Mixed: 4 out of 53
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Negative: 0 out of 53
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JaxonRApr 22, 2005An immediate contender for the top of the end of year "Best of..." lists
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DavidR.Mar 29, 2008
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daysleeperMay 28, 2005
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AndrewWJan 10, 2007
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Sep 21, 2014
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MarkJan 4, 2006layered melodies and counter-harmonies help translate some poignant lyrics as demonstrated perfectly in the masterpiece The Geese of Beverly Road.
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davehApr 20, 2005
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