Tag: The National

Lisa Hannigan, At Swim, 2016 on ATO Records

Like many people, I first got familiar with Lisa Hannigan given her role on Damien Rice’s debut record O, but it is well worth checking out her solo…

Boston Calling 2023 Day One: Celisse, Chelsea Cutler, Dropkick Murphys, The National, Foo Fighters

Had a fantastic day for my 53rd birthday and the first day of Boston Calling 2023. Thanks to a recommendation from a cousin, I made it in early…

Boston Calling 2023 Lineup

Schedule published for Boston Calling 2023, coming up late next month. (These may change, so get their official iOS / Android app for updates). It’ll be great to…

The National, I Am Easy To Find, 2019 on 4AD.

The National, I Am Easy To Find, 2019 on 4AD. An album and a film. The movie was directed by R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and stars Alicia Vikander. Guest…

Big Red Machine, How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?, 2021 on Jagjaguwar

Big Red Machine, How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?, 2021 on Jagjaguwar My copy via Secretly Society on red, white, and blue tricolor vinyl. What a…

The National, Sleep Well Beast, 2017 on 4AD.

The National, Sleep Well Beast, 2017 on 4AD. (2xLP white vinyl). Cover photo of the Hudson Valley NY barn that Aaron Dessner rebuilt and they recorded the album…

The National, Boxer, 2007 on Beggar’s Banquest

2011 reissue of The National’s Boxer on yellow vinyl – found this at Flashback London earlier this year Love this band and especially Matt Berninger’s vocals.