The National – Alligator LP Vinyl Record (Green Lime Vinyl)

The National – Alligator LP Vinyl Record (Green Lime Vinyl)

On their third long-playing release, the National embraces a delicate balance between light and dark, fast and slow, American and British. While their sound is undeniably tinged with darkness, it isn’t gloomy or depressing. The album draws this sound from Matt Berninger’s deep, baritone vocals. 

Formed in Brooklyn in 1999, the quintet hails from Cincinatti and doesn’t sound much like a New York indie band. Instead, they could be Midwestern or even Canadian in the way they combine alt-country, chamber-pop, and post-punk angst, like Toronto’s Royal City or Montreal’s Arcade Fire. Often compared to Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, and Tom Waits, the National’s music is actually faster-paced and has a lighter, almost jaunty touch. In other words: they rock.

Pressed on Green Lime Vinyl.

TRACKLISTING

Side A:

1. Secret Meeting
2. Karen
3. Lit Up
4. Looking For Astronauts
5. Daughters Of The Soho Riots
6. Baby, We’ll Be Fine
7. Friend Of Mine 

Side B:

1. Val Jester
2. All The Wine
   
3. Abel
   
4. The Geese Of Beverly Road
   
5. City Middle
   
6. Mr. November

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Manufacturer Beggars Banquet Brand National, The Pennies 100 Music Genre Alternative / Indie Dimensions 12″ Preorder No