[indie-rock] (2021) The National - Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers ( R...

(2021) The National - Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers ( Remaster)  Review:  The National’s second album, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers (2003) proved a leap forward from 2001’s 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 Berninger’s self-eff acing barbs matched by the band’s equally potent hooks,” while Uncut also became early champions saying the album was “A genuine treasure… Livid as a bruise, this is brave, desperate, beautiful music.” No longer a secret among those that know, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers is an important record in The National’s discography with this new remaster showing that it’s more than standing the test of time. 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, further emphasising the early signs of the sound that would go on to make them one of the fi nest and most beloved alternative bands of their generation.  Track Listing:  1.Cardinal Song 06:18 2.Slipping Husband 03:22 3.90-Mile Water Wall 03:44 4.It Never Happened 04:37 5.Murder Me Rachael 03:45 6.Thirsty 03:48 7.Available 03:20 8.Sugar Wife 02:21 9.Trophy Wife 03:32 10.Fashion Coat 02:02 11.Patterns of Fairytales 03:43 12.Lucky You 04:22  Media Report:  Genre: indie-rock Format: FLAC Format/Info: Free Lossless Audio Codec, 16-bit PCM Bit rate mode: Variable Channel(s): 2 channels Sampling rate: 44.1 KHz Bit depth: 16 bits