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Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2021, The National’s self-titled debut album of sozzled Americana is a thing of beauty, laden with heavy hints that this was a special band in the making. 

Their first release, The National arrived two years after The National 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.

Tracklist

A

  • 1.Beautiful Head
  • 2.Cold Girl Fever
  • 3.The Perfect Song
  • 4.American Mary
  • 5.Son
  • 6.Pay For Me

B

  • 1.Bitters & Absolut
  • 2.John's Star
  • 3.Watching You Well
  • 4.Theory Of The Crows
  • 5.29 Years
  • 6.Anna Freud

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