First Two Pages of Frankenstein

Description

First Two Pages of Frankenstein is The Nationals ninth studio album.

This 11-song collection signals a new chapter in the bands discography. Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein finds TheNational sounding more creatively energized than ever and poised to earn them even more fans. The album was produced by the band at Long Pond Studios in upstate New York and features guest appearances by Taylor Swift (The Alcott), Phoebe Bridgers (This Isnt Helping and Your Mind Is Not Your Friend) and Sufjan Stevens (Once Upon a Poolside).

Formed in New York in 1999, The National consists of Matt Berninger (vocals) fronting two pairs of brothers: Aaron (guitar, bass, piano) and Bryce Dessner (guitar, piano, orchestration), and Scott (bass, guitar) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). The group has scored five top 10 albums on The Billboard 200, with 2017s Sleep Well Beast earningthe Grammy for Best Alternative Album.

Tracklist

01) Once Upon A Poolside (feat. Sufjan Stevens)
02) Eucalyptus
03) New Order T-Shirt
04) This Isn’t Helping (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)
05) Tropic Morning News
06) Alien
07) The Alcott (feat. Taylor Swift)
08) Grease In Your Hair
09) Ice Machines
10) Your Mind Is Not Your Friend (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)
11) Send For Me