Album: The National by The National (2001)
Genre: Alternative Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Intense
Format: Album

Description: The National is the 2001 debut album by the indie rock band The National. The album features a more country-tinged sound in comparison to future albums. Lyrics from "29 Years" would later be used in "Slow Show" from the band's 2007 album Boxer.
The man shown on the cover of the album is Bryan Devendorf, the band's drummer.

Artist Background: The National is an indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999 and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The band's lyrics, which have been described as "dark, melancholy and difficult to interpret", are written and sung by Matt Berninger, a baritone. The rest of the band is composed of two pairs of brothers: twins Aaron (guitar and keyboard) and Bryce Dessner (guitar) and Scott (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). The National has been compared to Joy Division, Leonard Cohen, Wilco an... Part of the Cincinnati, Ohio music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Matt Berninger, EL VY, Frightened Rabbit, The War on Drugs

Music Scene: Part of the Cincinnati, Ohio music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Alternative Rock, Rock/Pop, Intense, 2000s, Album

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The National is the 2001 debut album by the indie rock band The National. The album features a more country-tinged sound in comparison to future albums. Lyrics from "29 Years" would later be used in "Slow Show" from the band's 2007 album Boxer.
The man shown on the cover of the album is Bryan Devendorf, the band's drummer.

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