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Reviews

(14)

Rome

The National

By Hannah Jocelyn

December 13, 2024

Laugh Track

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By Evan Rytlewski

September 18, 2023

First Two Pages of Frankenstein

The National

By Brad Shoup

April 27, 2023

I Am Easy to Find

The National

By Evan Rytlewski

May 16, 2019

Boxer (Live in Brussels)

The National

By Ian Cohen

April 21, 2018

Sleep Well Beast

The National

By Jayson Greene

September 8, 2017

A Lot of Sorrow

The National

By Laura Snapes

June 23, 2015

Trouble Will Find Me

The National

Best New Album

By Ian Cohen

May 21, 2013

High Violet

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Best New Album

By Andrew Gaerig

May 10, 2010

The Virginia EP

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By Joshua Klein

May 21, 2008

Boxer

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Best New Album

By Stephen M. Deusner

May 21, 2007

Alligator

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By Joe Tangari

April 4, 2005

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Tracks

(7)

“Weird Goodbyes” [ft. Bon Iver]

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By Anna Gaca

August 22, 2022

“You Had Your Soul With You”

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By Jayson Greene

March 5, 2019

“The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness”

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Best New Track

By Sam Sodomsky

May 11, 2017

“Sea of Love”

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Best New Track

By Andrew Gaerig

May 15, 2013

“Don’t Swallow the Cap”

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By Ian Cohen

April 15, 2013

“Demons”

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By Laura Snapes

April 8, 2013

"Bloodbuzz Ohio"

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By Tom Breihan

March 29, 2010

Features

(48)

The Best Music of 2023, According to Pitchfork Readers

By Pitchfork

December 8, 2023

The 43 Most Anticipated Albums of Spring 2023

By Jazz Monroe, Evan Minsker, Allison Hussey, Eric Torres, Nina Corcoran, Madison Bloom, and Matthew Strauss

March 21, 2023

Portrait and Backstage Photos From Pitchfork Music Festival 2022

By Pitchfork

July 20, 2022

Pitchfork Music Festival 2022 Photos: Live Shots

By Pitchfork

July 19, 2022

Festival Report

The Best Moments From the 2022 Pitchfork Music Festival

By Pitchfork

July 16, 2022

The 200 Most Important Artists of Pitchfork’s First 25 Years

By Pitchfork

October 4, 2021

The National’s Matt Berninger on the Music That Made Him

By Pitchfork

September 18, 2020

The Best Music of 2019: Pitchfork Readers’ Poll Results

By Pitchfork

December 20, 2019

The 200 Best Albums of the 2010s

By Pitchfork

October 8, 2019

The 200 Best Songs of the 2010s

By Pitchfork

October 7, 2019

The National Break Down Every Song on Their New Album, I Am Easy to Find

By Sam Sodomsky

May 17, 2019

Primavera Sound 2018 in Pictures

By Pitchfork

June 11, 2018

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The Pitch

(9)

5 Takeaways From Taylor Swift’s New Album, folklore

By Sam Sodomsky

July 24, 2020

The Lost Art of the Lost Band

By Paul Maroon

April 17, 2019

Chvrches On the Frustrations That Inspired Their Outspoken New Album

By Noah Yoo

February 28, 2018

7 Takeaways from the 2018 Grammy Nominations

By Jill Mapes and Ryan Dombal

November 28, 2017

The National on the “Anything Goes Spirit” of New Album Sleep Well Beast

By Sam Sodomsky

May 11, 2017

Bob’s Burgers’ Creator on the Show’s 7 Best Music Moments

By Quinn Moreland

May 10, 2017

The Obama Presidency Playlist

By Paul de Revere

July 6, 2015

The National's Alligator at 10

By Paul de Revere

April 13, 2015

Matt and Tom Berninger on the National's Documentary Mistaken for Strangers

By Pitchfork

March 28, 2014

News

(50+)

The National, Remi Wolf, and More Perform at Kamala Harris Rally

By Jazz Monroe

October 31, 2024

The National Announce New Live Album Rome

By Matthew Strauss

September 23, 2024

The National and the War on Drugs Announce Tour

By Matthew Strauss

February 26, 2024

The National’s Matt Berninger and David Letterman Discuss Depression, Songwriting, and More

December 8, 2023

Watch the National Perform “Space Invader” on Colbert

By Evan Minsker

November 21, 2023

Watch the National and Phoebe Bridgers’ New “Laugh Track” Video, Directed by Bob’s Burgers’ Bernard Derriman

By Jazz Monroe

November 15, 2023

The National Release Surprise New Album Laugh Track

By Allison Hussey

September 18, 2023

The National Share New Songs “Space Invader” and “Alphabet City”

By Jazz Monroe

August 17, 2023

The National Announce Homecoming Festival 2023 Featuring Patti Smith, Pavement, and More

By Madison Bloom

May 17, 2023

Taylor Swift Joins the National for New Song “The Alcott”

By Matthew Strauss

April 28, 2023

The National and Phoebe Bridgers Share New Song and Video

By Evan Minsker

April 12, 2023

The National Share Video for New Song “Eucalyptus”

By Nina Corcoran

March 22, 2023