The National
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wokeupnew
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what is their obsession with this random kid and the Paul head??
threesunrises
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Insert vomit emojiWatch them announce that the new single is The Alcove part 2
Hollywood
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Bennnnn
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I was hoping for some sort of reason in FTPOF...like some reference. But nothing. Based on the leaked trackless though, there might be more of a purpose to it. Either way though, it's such a bad aesthetic choice.
Supposedly yes? We'll seeLaugh track is the album title?!
threesunrises
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I read something about it recently. The kid is the son of some friends of the band and thought taking a pic of the mannequin head would make a good art project. The friend sent the pic to the band and they apparently loved it and decided to use it as the album cover. I may have some details wrong - I'll try to find where I read this.
ETA this link:
‘First Two Pages of Frankenstein’ — Story
Cover design and promotional campaign for the ninth album from Grammy-winning rock band The National.
www.pentagram.com
Godardian
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the new album is a thing...it's all over the subreddit. allegedly going to be announced today. unreal.
wokeupnew
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I think I'd rather they hold it until next year, I'm not a huge fan of bands releasing more than one album in a year (Beach House is the only exception)
bdm105
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Didn't see it but since it says it's been taken down by copyright claim I'm guessing it's real
Since Homecoming is this weekend. I would think a preorder would be more likely on Monday.
Hollywood
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It's apparently going to drop this weekend and according to Bryan of the band, it's the second half of a double album
dbarila
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Meaning First Two Pages is the first half?It's apparently going to drop this weekend and according to Bryan of the band, it's the second half of a double album
wokeupnew
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I really hope it's good. FTPOF was overall a bland album and I'm worried that a double album of more/less the same will be disappointing again.It's apparently going to drop this weekend and according to Bryan of the band, it's the second half of a double album
I think they'll hold back the announcement and release till after Homecoming starts. Some people are already getting signed copies of the new album today at the National Archives shop according to Reddit. You have to have a ticket to redeem for the album.
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wokeupnew
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Hollywood
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Yup!
Bennnnn
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Wait what. Agh. Ok so it dropping tonight or Monday or whatever is now increasingly more likely. I can’t believe it. Wowowow
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Reddit says Monday.
Bennnnn
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I have been refreshing the Cherry Tree store this evening in the incredibly slim chance they have a few of those test pressings for sale. Also been looking at eBay, but nothings there yet.