First Two Pages of Frankenstein is The National's ninth studio album. This 11-song collection signals a new chapter in the band's discography. Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling... more

The National's 2001 debut turns 20! These are the roots/Americana beginnings of these future alt-rock superstars: "Beautiful Head," "Cold Girl Fever," "American Mary," "Theory of the Crows," "Bitters... more

The rousing rock anthems National fans would soon come to expect sit alongside riveting ballads on this 2004 EP. This pivotal 30-minute record (a bridge to "Alligator," their breakthrough 2005 album)... more

Alt-country begins to morph into idiosyncratic and evocative indie-rock on this 2003 album. Word of mouth and glowing press started really elevating this band with this release: "Cardinal Song,"... more

How to follow 2017's Grammy winner "Sleep Well Beast"? For their eighth studio album, the National are releasing a companion short film (directed by Oscar nominee Mike Mills) inspired by the album.... more

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their endlessly acclaimed 2007 release "Boxer," the National played the album from beginning to end at an unforgettable Brussels concert on November 9, 2017. That... more

The National pull off the neat trick of combining a whole lot of heart and emotion with lavish arrangements and dramatic indie-rock anthems. They've built a huge following with that winning formula,... more

TROUBLE WILL FIND ME, The National's highly anticipated sixth album is released on 4AD. The band's previous 4AD release, HIGH VIOLET (May 2010), was met with critical acclaim and impressive sales,... more

2010 studio album by The National. High Violet's 11 tracks were recorded at the band's own studio in Brooklyn, with further recording and mixing at Tarquin Studios in Bridgeport, Connecticut with... more

The follow-up to 2005's ALLIGATOR is filled with lush arrangements and sees the band incorporating new instrumentation and expanded musical elements such as piano, trumpet and more prominent... more

These five Cincinnati friends recorded two albums for Brassland before signing to Beggars Banquet. Their last effort, "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers", was touted as one of the year's best by Rolling... more