The National - The National

The National - The NationalLP 4AD 4AD0312LP (2021) UK, EU, US Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, The Nationals self titled debut album of sozzled Americana is a thing of beauty, laden with heavy hints that this was a special band in the making. Their first release, The National arrived two years after The National formed, a time when they were juggling bandlife with needing to hold down full time jobs. And while nods to the alt rock artists that inspired them (Pavement,

Pitchfork in their glowing review called it a “Gorgeous train wreck” that “Lives up to its blunt title (with) Matt Berninger’s self-effacing barbs matched by the band’s equally potent hooks

referring to BREACH

as exuberant as it is euphoric

who noticed something special about Charlie

2LP Pink Vinyl

Refuge is an act of companionship and generosity which gives the listener room to breathe

” “culture

Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers is an important record in The National’s discography with this new remaster showing that it’s more than standing the test of time

Crystal Clear Vinyl Ninja Tune – ZEN279D (2022) EU

Recorded in Scotland and New York

I wanted to record 80’s songs that I’d overheard walking the aisles at the grocery store

Recorded between Los Angeles and Parker's studio in his hometown of Fremantle