The National - Discography (2001-2013) [MP3 V0]

The National - Discography (2001-2013) [MP3 V0]

* Genre: Pop/Rock
* Styles: Indie Rock, Alternative
* Source: Converted from FLAC
* Codec: MP3
* Bit Rate: VBR V0

Albums

* 2001 The National
* 2003 Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers
* 2005 Alligator (Limited Expanded Edition)
* 2007 Boxer
* 2010 High Violet
* 2013 Trouble Will Find Me

EPs

* 2004 Cherry Tree
* 2007 Extras
* 2008 The Virgina

Singles

* 2007 Mistaken for Strangers
* 2011 Think You Can Wait - Exile Vilify

Artist Bio

* Although formed during the post-punk revival of the late '90s, the National took inspiration from a wider set of influences, including country-rock, Americana, indie rock, and Brit-pop. The lineup began taking shape in Ohio and officially cemented itself in New York, with baritone vocalist Matt Berninger joining forces with two sets of brothers -- Scott (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums), and Aaron(guitar) and Bryce Dessner (guitar). After establishing themselves as a live act, the bandmates made their studio debut with The National, a self-titled record that appeared in 2001 to considerable acclaim. Two years later, the band returned with Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers, a deft blending of alternative country and chamber pop that found the band partnering with producer Peter Katis.

* The National continued working with Katis throughout the rest of the decade. Following the release of an EP, Cherry Tree, in 2004, the band signed with Beggars Banquet and released Alligator. Although sales were modest, Alligator proved to be one of the year's most critically approved releases. 2007's Boxer, an ambitious effort that featured orchestration by the Clogs' Padma Newsome and piano by Sufjan Stevens, fared similarly well. It also became the band's first album to chart fairly well, peaking at number 67 on the Billboard 200.

* A documentary by French filmmaker Vincent Moon was released in 2008, capturing the band during the Boxer recording sessions. That same year, the National released The Virginia EP, a collection of new material and various B-sides, and began working on a new studio album with Katis. High Violet appeared two years later, earning the guys the highest marks of their career and going gold in multiple countries. 2013's Trouble Will Find Me, the group's sixth long-player, featured guest appearances from Sharon Van Etten, Sufjan Stevens, Dark Dark Dark's Nona Marie Invie, St. Vincent, Doveman, and Arcade Fire'sRichard Reed Perry.