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The National "Bloodbuzz Ohio" from High Violet (2010, 4AD).

I was never an enthusiastic fan of The National but the new album... well... I wouldn't describe the mood it evokes as "enthusiasm" but it somehow feels personally relevant to me right now. I'm not saying that's necessarily a good or healthy thing but all times need their soundtrack.

See also: americanmary.com (The National's website). Video directed by Hope Hall, Andreas Burgess & Carin Besser. Bartender: D.A. Pennebaker.