The National – First Two Pages of Frankenstein (LP Vinyl)
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Matt Berninger has described this record as one of the most difficult the band has ever made, born out of a period of creative paralysis that nearly derailed it entirely. That vulnerability is audible throughout, with the Cincinnati-bred quintet leaning into sparse arrangements and Berninger's signature baritone in ways that feel genuinely unguarded. The guest collaborators aren't window dressing; they're kindred spirits from the same corner of indie rock that The National helped define over two decades.
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 lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein finds The National sounding more creatively energized than ever and poised to earn them even more fans. The album was produced by the band at Long Pond Studios in upstate New York and features guest appearances by Taylor Swift (“The Alcott”), Phoebe Bridgers (“This Isn’t Helping” and “Your Mind Is Not Your Friend”) and Sufjan Stevens (“Once Upon a Poolside”).
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
UPC: 191400056619
Label: 4ad
Release Date: 4.28.23
Format: LP Vinyl