The National - Sleep Well Beast (2 x LP)
- Artist:
- The National
- Title:
- Sleep Well Beast
- Label:
- 4AD
- Catalog#:
- 4AD0020LP
- Format:
- 2 x Vinyl LP, Album
- Country:
- UK & Europe
- Released:
- 08 Sep 2017
- Media Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition:
- Mint (M)
- Comments:
- Brand New And Factory Sealed. Save On Shipping By Combining Two Or More Items.
- Stock Images:
- Images are stock images, actual item may differ.
Released in 2017 on 4AD Sleep Well Beast is The National’s seventh studio album and a bold evolution of their sound. Recorded at Long Pond Studio in upstate New York the album blends their signature melancholic indie rock with experimental elements like electronic textures and unconventional song structures. This release earned them the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2018.
The album opens with Nobody Else Will Be There setting a somber tone that permeates tracks like Guilty Party and Carin at the Liquor Store. Meanwhile songs like Turtleneck showcase a more aggressive side with jagged guitar riffs and raw vocals. The band’s willingness to explore new sonic territories is evident in the intricate arrangements and layered instrumentation throughout the album.
Lyrically frontman Matt Berninger delves into themes of personal struggle and relational complexities. Collaborating with his wife Carin Besser the lyrics offer a candid look at the challenges of maintaining connections amidst life's uncertainties. The introspective nature of the lyrics is complemented by the album's atmospheric soundscapes.
Sleep Well Beast stands as a testament to The National's ability to evolve while retaining their core identity. The album's fusion of traditional and experimental elements creates a compelling listening experience that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners. For those interested in exploring the album further it is available on platforms like Bandcamp and Apple Music.
| A1 | Nobody Else Will Be There |
| A2 | Day I Die |
| A3 | Walk It Back |
| B1 | The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness |
| B2 | Born To Beg |
| B3 | Turtleneck |
| C1 | Empire Line |
| C2 | I'll Still Destroy You |
| C3 | Guilty Party |
| D1 | Carin at the Liquor Store |
| D2 | Dark Side of the Gym |
| D3 | Sleep Well Beast |
| Genre | Rock, Indie Rock |
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| Notes | ℗ & © 2017 4AD |
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