Inspired by Jeep’s “Reunited States of America” Super Bowl ad, this is my peek into America through a handful of songs. Each track is dedicated to one of the states. Here’s my last pick: Part 7.

I’m ending my state series with The National. It’s hard to swallow, but High Violet may very well have been the band at its peak. Everything clicked, musically, lyrically and thematically. They still play “Bloodbuzz Ohio” live quite frequently and it’s an emotional experience every single time. What I love most about it is it took a so-called Brooklyn band back to its actual roots. The music started in Brooklyn, but the bonds formed in Cincinnati.

“The floors are falling out from everybody I know.”