The National - First Two Pages Of Frankenstein (Red vinyl) alt pop Bar/None Records (2023) US

Bar/None Records (2023) US

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bassist Margo Schultz & drummer Alan Miller) maximizes the dark dissonance of a three guitar attack to highlight the emotionality of Hartzman's bell-clear vocals & wisps of half-recalled memories & literary references that make up her lyrics

the stylized 11-song set is awash in big hooks and charming melodies and finds the band also incorporating elements of psychedelia while distinguishing themselves from their alternative-rock counterparts for good in the process

The National - First Two Pages Of Frankenstein (Red vinyl) alt pop Bar/None Records (2023) USLP Red vinyl, Limited Edition 4AD (2023) EU The National deliver their ninth studio album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein, on 4AD. Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein signals a new chapter in the band's beloved discography. The 11 song album was produced by The National at Long Pond Studios in upstate New York and features guest appearances by Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan