The National - Alligator (Vinyl) Format:Vinyl LP the accumulated weight of decades

the accumulated weight of decades is everywhere

Pull My Daisy

Truth or Consequences radiates a brazen spirit of perseverance

Vinyl LP - silver/red swirl vinyl

The National - Alligator (Vinyl) Format:Vinyl LP the accumulated weight of decadesOn their third recording, The National strikes a delicate balance between light and dark, fast and slow, American and British. While their sound is undeniably tinged with darkness, it isn't gloomy or depressing. This impression is mostly due to Matt Berninger's deep baritone, which brings to mind such sensitive, but manly Brit vocalists as Scott Walker and Stuart Staples of the Tindersticks. The National, however, are American. Formed in Brooklyn in