Tracklist
album info:
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Discs1
GenreIndie, Alternative, Rock, Country
Rank−
Released2001-10-30
Record labelBrassland Records
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AddedSeptember 14th, 2008
Last updatedMay 28th, 2013
AboutThe National is the debut studio album by American indie rock band the National, released on October 30, 2001 on Brassland Records. Recorded prior to guitarist Bryce Dessner's full arrival into the band, The National was produced by both Nick Lloyd and the band itself. Now-bass guitarist Scott Devendorf performs both guitar and backing vocals on this album, with guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Dessner on bass guitar and guitar duties.
The album features a more country-tinged sound in comparison to future albums. Lyrics from "29 Years" would later be used in "Slow Show" from the band's 2007 album, Boxer.
The album features guest contributions from forthcoming member Bryce Dessner, with his brother Aaron noting, "When we recorded [the album], my brother wasn't even in the band. We made the record before we ever played a show. We did it just to do it."
Artwork
The album's front cover features drummer Bryan Devendorf in a swimming pool.
Album Personnel
The National
Matt Berninger - lead vocals
Scott Devendorf - guitar, backing vocals
Aaron Dessner - bass, guitar
Bryan Devendorf - drums
Additional musicians
Mike Brewer
Bryce Dessner
Nathalie Jonas
Nick Lloyd
Jeff Salem
The album features a more country-tinged sound in comparison to future albums. Lyrics from "29 Years" would later be used in "Slow Show" from the band's 2007 album, Boxer.
The album features guest contributions from forthcoming member Bryce Dessner, with his brother Aaron noting, "When we recorded [the album], my brother wasn't even in the band. We made the record before we ever played a show. We did it just to do it."
Artwork
The album's front cover features drummer Bryan Devendorf in a swimming pool.
Album Personnel
The National
Matt Berninger - lead vocals
Scott Devendorf - guitar, backing vocals
Aaron Dessner - bass, guitar
Bryan Devendorf - drums
Additional musicians
Mike Brewer
Bryce Dessner
Nathalie Jonas
Nick Lloyd
Jeff Salem