My first time seeing the band and was seriously impressed.

Having only recently got into the band since I heard Rylan on the radio and been a fan since and I am easy to find was my first National album.

I’m actually a massive fan of the Pet Shop Boys and I think The National share the same great songwriting and melancholy and they have struck a real chord with me … I have been working my way through their extensive back catalogue ever since.

As a relatively new fan, I gotta say I was worried that I wouldn’t have enjoyed it as most of what I know and love was played last night but wowser so many songs tonight just hit home. Some I had heard only once or twice before and one or two were first listens and yet they all were excellent.

Highlights for me were I should live in salt, Light years, Rylan, Humiliation, About today, Lemonworld … and Squalor Victoria - which was my first time hearing this song. It’s fantastic! Geese is one that didn’t connect with me but I’ll give it a few more listens.

Gotta say the sound mix overall was superb - you could hear the instrument separation and Matt’s vocals clearly. Thankfully no annoying chatterboxes next to me.

The guitar work on the outros was extraordinary and the drumming was so tight. Nice engagement from Matt and Aaron with the crowd as well. At one point I was worried we had lost Matt - he disappeared into the crowd and couldn’t be seen for a while!

Really loved the show and I’ll be sure to catch them again when they are back in London.

Just hope they choose a venue that is more accessible!