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2021 Vinyl LP Reissue Newly Remastered at Abbey Road Studios!
Twenty years on from the release of their 2001 self-titled debut album,The Nationalare reissuing it along with 2003’s follow-upSad Songs For Dirty Loversand 2004’sCherry TreeEP. With all three records having beenremastered at Abbey Road Studios, the 2021 represses stay faithful to their original artwork while their stunning new masters help make these much-loved records sound as vital as ever, further emphasizing the early signs of the sound that would go on to make them one of the finest and most beloved alternative bands of their generation.
The National’ssecond album,Sad Songs For Dirty Loversproved a leap forward from 2001’s eponymous debut, showing a band adept at delivering warm embraces and gut punches in equal measure. With word of mouth now spreading on the band, critics proved equally enthusiastic.Pitchforkin their glowing review called it a “Gorgeous train wreck” that “Lives up to its blunt title (with) Matt Berninger’s self-effacing barbs matched by the band’s equally potent hooks,” whileUncutalso became early champions saying the album was “A genuine treasure… Livid as a bruise, this is brave, desperate, beautiful music.”
No longer a secret among those that know,Sad Songs For Dirty Loversis an important record inThe National’sdiscography with this new remaster showing that it’s more than standing the test of time.
1. Cardinal Song
2. Slipping Husband
3. 90-Mile Water Wall
4. It Never Happened
5. Murder Me Rachael
6. Thirsty
7. Available
8. Sugar Wife
9. Trophy Wife
10. Patterns of Fairytales
11. Lucky You
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