VARIOUS - DARK WAS THE NIGHT - RED HOT COMPILATION
various - dark was the night - red hot compilation

this fantastic compilation album is produced by aaron and bryce dessner of the national, with john carlin - founder of the red hot organization. 'dark was the night' comprises 31 exclusive tracks on double cd / triple vinyl and benefits the red hot organization - an international charity dedicated to raising funds and awareness for hiv and aids. the line up is simply stunning - dirty projectors and david byrne, beirut, bon iver, grizzly bear, feist and ben gibbard, the decemberists, iron and wine, arcade fire, sufjan stevens, cat power, stuart murdoch, spoon, gillian welch, blonde redhead etc. on 4ad.