Name: Laugh Track
Brand: The National

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4AD0679LP

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r28945627]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0191400067912

Total Cap

Black LPx2

4AD0679LPE

Pink

[r28905238]

Extended format: Yes

0191400067998

Pink LPx2

4AD0679CD

0191400067929

Artist

The National

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

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The National is an American indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999. The band consists of Matt Berninger (vocals), Aaron Dessner (guitar, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar), Scott Devendorf (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). Known for their introspective lyrics and melancholic sound, The National has released numerous critically acclaimed albums over the years. Their music often explores themes of love, loss, and personal struggles, resonating with a wide audience. With their distinctive blend of alternative rock and indie folk influences, The National continues to captivate listeners worldwide.

Since their debut album "The National" in 2001, the band has gained a loyal following and received widespread recognition for their unique musical style. Their breakthrough came with the release of "Alligator" in 2005, which showcased their ability to create emotionally charged songs that resonate deeply with listeners. Subsequent albums like "Boxer" and "High Violet" further solidified their reputation as one of the most influential indie rock bands of our time.

In addition to their studio albums, The National has also collaborated with various artists and contributed to soundtracks for films such as "Win Win" and "Ex Machina." They have performed at major music festivals around the world and continue to tour extensively. With each new release, The National pushes boundaries creatively while staying true to their signature sound. Their evocative

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The surprise companion to The National's April release First Two Pages of Frankenstein, Laugh Track is the band's most freewheeling, all-hands-on-deck album in years. If Frankenstein represented a rebuilding of trust between group members after 20+ years together, the vibrant, exploratory Laugh Track is both the product of that faith and a new statement of intent. Reveling in the license to radically upend its creative process, The National honed most of this material in live performances on tour, and captured those invigorated versions in impromptu sessions at producer Tucker Martine’s Portland studio. Two nights later in Vancouver, the nearly eight-minute album closer “Smoke Detector” was recorded during soundcheck, completing a body of work bristling with spontaneity and vintage rock energy that makes a perfect complement to the songs found on its more introspective predecessor.

Laugh Track

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Discover Laugh Track by The National - a freewheeling, all-hands-on-deck album capturing the band's vibrant, exploratory sound. Available in various formats from 4AD.