A more focused effort than Alligator, The National's Boxer was one of 2007's best. I caught them live on this tour last year and I have to say they are truly one of the best live acts I've ever seen. Matt Berringer's deep, baritone voice is just stunning.

This album is definitely more polished and cohesive than Alligator . A special album by a very special band. Can't wait for their next effort.

I have been a fan since the very beginning when I had a chance viewing of one of their gigs when on holiday in the states in 2000. I'll never forget that gig, they blew my mind and I got to meet Matt Berninger! Anyway, the album, when I heard the news of the new album I was ecstatic and when I first heard it I was blown away, such a difference from Alligator (which I thought couldn't be beaten at the time). The music, the lyrics, the difference in Matt's voice are simply stunning. As close to perfection as you'll get this century at least.

this is without doubt the best album i have bought this year....from last year...i really am lost for words..fantastic, the voice,what a voice, the tunes...oh really please buy NOW!! if you love music in any way there is surely almost nothing to fault here...if you on the other hand dont like your music with feeling, wit, wisdom buy tokio hotel...