The National "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" (2021 Reissue) 2023-07-28 on the A-side along with

on the A-side along with 2017's breakout showcase "Crybaby" on the B-Side

a rare distinction only achieved by one other hard rock band in the history of the chart: Metallica

a psychic essence released by torturing and killing those who have “the shining”

framing her precisely detailed

I don’t want to look back on my life one day

The National "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" (2021 Reissue) 2023-07-28 on the A-side along withThe 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