Tag: The National
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The National, Cherry Tree, 2004 on 4AD
This is an EP The National originally put out between Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (2003) and Alligator (2005). Later Cherry Tree became the name of their fan member community and a number of Cherry Tree volumes (eight so far) have been released. There was a limited edition 10″ red vinyl pressing sold at Shake…
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The National, Laugh Track, 2023 on 4AD
Tenth studio LP from Matt Berninger, Aaron & Bryce Dessner, and Scott & Bryan Devendorf, better known as The National. (With all the producing Aaron Dessner had been doing around this time I’m glad they found time to make the album). It was announced only days before its release, getting called a “surprise” album by…
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The National, The National, 2001 on Brassland.
This was the debut album from Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, Scott Devendorf, with Bryce Dessner listed under additional performers under “with” rather than as part of the band. Maybe the harshest reviewed records in The National’s catalog. I’d agree it is not their strongest but it it where it all started. Who knew…
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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 work which starts around 2009 with Sea Sew. This LP, her third, was produced by omnipresent Aaron Dessner of The National. My copy via Newbury Comics in…
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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 enough to start the day with Celisse. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for her debut album forthcoming. She was fantastic, and closed her set with one…
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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 see Foo Fighters, who were scheduled for Boston Calling 2022, but cancelled after the passing of Taylor Hawkins. Unfortunately to have the Yeah Yeah Yeahs on at…
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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 vocals from Sharon Van Etten, Gail Ann Dorsey, Mina Tindle, Kate Stables, Lisa Hannigan, and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Wonderful LP
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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 great new album from the combined efforts of Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Aaron Dessner (The National) with guests including Robin Peckold (Fleet Foxes), Anaïs Mitchell, Taylor…
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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 in. Wonderful record lyrically and musically. Via Academy Records Brooklyn annex
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The National, Boxer, 2007 on Beggars Banquet
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.