The National
Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers LP vinyl

The National’s second album, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers (2003) proved a leap forward from 2001’s eponymous debut, showing a band adept at delivering warm embraces and gut punches in equal measure. With word of mouth now spreading on the band, critics proved equally enthusiastic... Pitchfork in their glowing review called it a “Gorgeous train wreck” that “Lives up to its blunt title (with) Matt Berninger’s self-eff acing barbs matched by the band’s equally potent hooks,” while Uncut also became early champions saying the album was “A genuine treasure... Livid as a bruise, this is brave, desperate, beautiful music.” No longer a secret among those that know, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers is an important record in The National’s discography with this new remaster showing that it’s more than standing the test of time.

NEW / Released in 2003 / Reissue 2021

Tracklist:

A1 Cardinal Song

A2 Slipping Husband

A3 90-Mile Water Wall

A4 It Never Happened

A5 Murder Me Rachael

B1 Thirsty

B2 Available

B3 Sugar Wife

B4 Trophy Wife

B5 Fashion Coat

B6 Patterns Of Fairytales

B7 Lucky You