The National - Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers (2021 Reissue)

Released 26th February 2021.

The Nationals second album, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers (2003) proved a leap forward from 2001s 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 Berningers self-eff acing barbs matched by the bands 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 Nationals discography with this new remaster showing that its more than standing the test of time.

Having been remastered at Abbey Road Studios, the 2021 represses stay faithful to th