The National’s self-titled debut arrived two years after the band 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.

Track Listing

1. Beautiful Head3.08
2. Cold Girl Fever4.06
3. The Perfect Song3.15
4. American Mary4.02
5. Son5.19
6. Pay for Me3.22
7. Bitters & Absolut4.00
8. John’s Star3.04
9. Watching You Well3.02
10. Theory of the Crows4.36
11. 29 Years2.50
12. Anna Freud3.07

Information

• Format: Vinyl / 12″ Remastered Album
• Label: 4AD
• Release Date: 26/02/2021
• Running Time (minutes): 43.51
• Number of Discs: 1
• EAN: 0191400031210