The rousing rock anthems National fans would soon come to expect sit alongside riveting ballads on this 2004 EP. This pivotal 30-minute record (a bridge to "Alligator," their breakthrough 2005 album)... more

The National's 2001 debut turns 20! These are the roots/Americana beginnings of these future alt-rock superstars: "Beautiful Head," "Cold Girl Fever," "American Mary," "Theory of the Crows," "Bitters... more

Alt-country begins to morph into idiosyncratic and evocative indie-rock on this 2003 album. Word of mouth and glowing press started really elevating this band with this release: "Cardinal Song,"... more

Vinyl LP pressing. 2013 release, the sixth album from the acclaimed Indie Rock band. Formed in 1999, the Ohio raised, Brooklyn based band consists of vocalist Matt Berninger fronting two pairs of... more