The National are just about due for a new album if you base things on their track record. After all, their debut album came out in 2001, in 2003 we got Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers, in 2005 it was Alligator and Boxer hit stores in 2007. So maybe something new is imminent from the former Cincinnati boys here in 2009?

Well, some evidence below suggests that it is, starting with a performance they did recently Live At Studio Q. The song performed is called “The Runaway” and you can watch and listen below.

And secondly, another live track, this one a live taped in Montreal during a recent concert, and titled “Blood Buzz Ohio”, check it out below and get ready to be anxious for a new National record….