The National's self-titled debut arrived two years after the band formed, a time when they were juggling bandlife with needing to hold down full-time jobs. And while nods to the alt. rock artists that inspired them (Pavement, Silver Jews) can be heard, so too are the beginnings of something all their own - Matt Berninger's stunning and unexpected lyrics being pinned to melodies that stop you in your tracks.
Track Listing:
1. Beautiful Head - The National (3.08)
2. Cold Girl Fever - The National (4.06)
3. The Perfect Song - The National (3.15)
4. American Mary - The National (4.02)
5. Son - The National (5.19)
6. Pay for Me - The National (3.22)
7. Bitters & Absolut - The National (4)
8. John's Star - The National (3.04)
9. Watching You Well - The National (3.02)
10. Theory of the Crows - The National (4.36)
11. 29 Years - The National (2.5)
12. Anna Freud - The National (3.07)
Year of Production: 2001
