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"You have to see them in concert," is what fans of The National have been preaching for years. "The songs transform. It's a whole other level." Recorded live (without overdubs) in June 2024 at an... more

NATIONAL / ROME "You have to see them in concert," is what fans of The National have been preaching for years. "The songs transform. It's a whole other level." Recorded live (without overdubs) in... more

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 - FIRST TWO PAGES OF FRANKENSTEIN: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... 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

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

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

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

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