Released: 28/04/23
First Two Pages of Frankenstein marks a new chapter for The National, featuring 11 songs produced at Long Pond Studios with guests Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers, and Sufjan Stevens. After a difficult creative pause for lead singer Matt Berninger, the band regrouped and embraced a fresh approach, resulting in a revitalized sound that blends elegant melodies with their signature style. Tracks like “Grease in Your Hair” and “Ice Machines” were road-tested before recording, while Swift joins Berninger on the poignant duet “The Alcott,” exploring a fragile relationship’s tentative revival.