The National "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" (2021 Reissue) 2023-07-28 a rare distinction only achieved

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

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

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

Squelchy synths

Reveling in the license to radically upend its creative process

The National "Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers" (2021 Reissue) 2023-07-28 a rare distinction only achievedThe 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