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The National

Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers

Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers

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Format: Vinyl / 12" Remastered Album

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  • Released Date: 26 Feb 2021

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

National's Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers is a disheveled masterpiece that sounds like it was recorded in a dingy pub bathroom after last call. The Brooklyn band's sophomore effort is a chaotic blend of lo-fi indie rock and anguished vocals that somehow manages to be both heartbreaking and invigorating at the same time.

Lead singer Matt Berninger's gravelly voice is the perfect vessel for the album's themes of love, loss, and regret. His lyrics are sometimes cryptic and abstract, but always deeply emotional. Songs like "Slipping Husband" and "Available" showcase his ability to capture the complexities of human relationships with just a few well-chosen words.

The band's instrumentation is equally raw and unpolished, with dissonant guitars and pounding drums creating a sense of urgency and desperation. Tracks like "Cardinal Song" and "Fashion Coat" build to cathartic crescendos that will leave you feeling exhausted and exhilarated.

Overall, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers is an album that demands your attention. It's not always an easy listen, but it's definitely a rewarding one. National may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for those willing to embrace their messy, melancholic sound, this album is a treasure trove of hidden gems. Dive in and let yourself get lost in the gloomy beauty of National's music. You won't regret it.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
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. Fashion Coat
11. Patterns of Fairytales
12. Lucky You

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