One of my favorite acts of the last 15 years is The National, a band that has continued to evolve without losing their identity. “About Today” represents one of the last remaining remnants of their old guard sound. You can still hear faint elements of The National’s Americana, alt-country roots, but we also catch a glimpse of what’s to come in the form of Alligator and Boxer. I’ve heard “About Today” live in concert at least twice; it literally stuns arena-sized crowds into sheer silence.
