walkmen’s the rat

I’m still not 100% sold on the album (I like it, but the jury’s still out on full-blown “classic” status). But I’m ready to swear on a stack of Bibles that the Walkmen’s song “The Rat” is the greatest StairMaster song ever. Great for running, too. It’s like Joshua Tree-era U2 strapped to a nuclear jet pack and launched into the stratosphere. (With a dollop of relationship angst on top.) Matt Barrick’s drumming is nothing short of profound.