PICK OF THE WEEK: Bloodbuzz Ohio - The National

I don’t think I can accurately describe how excited I am now that a new National album is out in the world and in my filthy little hands. It’s been too long since Boxer came  along and blew my mind. Unfortunately the album was ruined for me as I went on a 20 hour road trip forgetting every CD except Boxer. Somewhere around hour fifteen, with The National playing on repeat, the joy the album gave me was replaced with rage. And the idea that God was talking to me.

Luckily, The National have decided to end my pain and release High Velocity along with lead single “Bloodbuzz Ohio.” It’s everything that a National fan would want: Moody and thoughtful, yet it builds to an anthemic chorus.

And if anyone is having trouble understanding the line “I was carried to Ohio by a swarm of bees” let me explain it: No offense to Ohioans, but I have been to Ohio many, many times and its Midwest charm has been lost on me. The only way you could force me back would be to have a swarm of angry bees carry me. Maybe I’m wrong, but that’s how I’m choosing to interpret the song.

-DJ Bears!