First Two Pages of Frankenstein

by The National

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BikeBoy29 Beautiful, beautiful music. Favorite track: Send For Me.

HPayson I love This Isn't Helping. The National is such a joyful band live, but always my go-to when I need a good cry in the privacy of my room. This album is already a favorite. Beautiful. Favorite track: Your Mind Is Not Your Friend (feat. Phoebe Bridgers).

Whyte Rushan its quite hard to choose, but my mind is not my friend, and what about the cowboy junkies?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrCTNeuvmqA Favorite track: Tropic Morning News.

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1.	Once Upon A Poolside (feat. Sufjan Stevens) 03:36	info	buy track
2.	Eucalyptus 04:24	info	buy track
3.	New Order T-Shirt 04:56	info	buy track
4.	This Isn’t Helping (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) 04:04	info	buy track
5.	Tropic Morning News 05:09	info	buy track
6.	Alien 04:07	info	buy track
7.	The Alcott (With Taylor Swift) 04:27	info	buy track
8.	Grease In Your Hair 03:57	info	buy track
9.	Ice Machines 04:16	info	buy track
10.	Your Mind Is Not Your Friend (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) 04:24	info	buy track
11.	Send For Me 04:14	info	buy track

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First Two Pages of Frankenstein is The National’s ninth studio album. This 11-song collection signals a new chapter in the band’s discography. Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein finds The National 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, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens.

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released April 28, 2023

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The National Brooklyn, New York

The National are a Brooklyn-based five-piece hailing from Ohio. The group contains two pairs of brothers -- Bryce Dessner (guitars), Aaron Dessner (bass, guitars), Scott Devendorf (bass, guitars), and Bryan Devendorf (drums) -- and features Matt Berninger on vocals. ... more

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