They were a definite grower for me. There's never been a better song written than 'Slow Show', and 'Lit Up' isn't far behind. Absolutely unrivalled beautiful music.

but after a few months of listening Alligator smacked me in the chops one day, can't get enought of it now !

I'm on Napster now, which album do I get?

I've been meaning to check them out for too long.

still hasnt been replaced as my favourite National song.

after i saw them live.

that although I said Alligator in the original post, I meant The Boxer

Guest Room is massively underrated too, what a great song.

best album of the 00s threads get into full swing in about 18 months from now it will be very unlikely Alligator won't be top of my list.