National - The National

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, The National’s 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, Silver Jews) can be heard, so too are the beginnings of something all their own – Matt Berninger’s stunning and unexpected lyrics being pinned to melodies that stop you in your tracks.

The National marks the start point for one of the best bands of their generation with its new master helping elevate it to new levels. A great primer to a great band.

 1x 12" LP

A1          Beautiful Head 
A2          Cold Girl Fever 
A3          The Perfect Song            
A4          American Mary
A5          Son       
A6          Pay For Me        
B1          Bitters & Absolut           
B2          John's Star         
B3          Watching You Well        
B4          Theory Of The Crows    
B5          29 Years            
B6          Anna Freud

4AD, 2021 reissue
4AD0312LP  [0191400031210]

Originally released 2001

[Rock] [Alternative Rock]