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Genre:Rock Style:Indie Rock
Tracklist:
A1. Wasp Nest 3:22 A2. All The Wine 3:20 A3. All Dolled-Up In Straps 4:11 A4. Cherry Tree 4:27 B5. About Today 4:11 B6. Murder Me Rachael (Live) 3:37 B7. A Reasonable Man (I Don't Mind) 5:22
General notes about this release (please note: our version may differ a little. see the comments above):
Twenty years on from the release of their self-titled debut album, The National are reissuing it along with 2003’s follow-up Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers and 2004’s Cherry Tree EP on February 26, 2021.
With all three records having been remastered at Abbey Road Studios, the 2021 represses stay faithful to their original artwork while their stunning new masters help make these much-loved records sound as vital as ever.
Pressed on standard weight, black vinyl. No digital download is included.
This version is pressed by Optimal Media GmbH as indicated by the matrix/runout format.
"Murder Me Rachael" is an extract from Black Session No. 200.
Broadcast by France Inter, Paris // November 17, 2003 // Studio 105.
Sound Engineer: George Sautour
Licensed To 4AD Licensed From The National Phonographic Copyright (p) 4AD Copyright (c) 4AD Recorded At Tarquin Studios Recorded At Gretchen's Kitchen Mixed At Gretchen's Kitchen Remastered At Abbey Road Studios Pressed By Optimal Media GmbH
