In honor of The National's latest release, High Violet, I present to you Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers - their second full length.Released in 2003 it would bring the band to a slightly wider audience and was their first effort with Connecticut's Peter Katis at the production helm. Throughout, one can hear The National's trademark somber rock sound taking shape. Matt Berninger's baritone is clearly evident, but he still seems to be finding his way with his voice and his disarmingly personal narratives to what we have come to know from albums such as Alligator, The Boxer and now High Violet. There are even a few moments which seem decidedly un-National like (see "Available" with its' up tempo structure and screaming). At times Sad Songs... sounds more like a 90's era alt-rock album and less 2000's indie fave. As Sad Songs... unfolds you can almost hear The National growing into their skin and finding their distinct voice as musicians and songwriters. Now, get downloading fool.
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