The National AlligatorThe National: Matthew Berninger (vocals); Scott Devendorf (guitar, bass guitar); Bryce Dessner (guitar); Aaron Dessner (guitars, bass guitar); Bryan Devendorf (drums). The National's debut for Beggars Banquet Records boasts eloquent production and some of frontman Matt Berninger's finest songs. The Brooklyn band's sound includes elements of folk and swirling indie rock, with Berninger's literate, emotive tunes drawing heavily on the tradition of

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" Distilling anger and frustration

and the B-side features a dub-style rendition of the track (starring Peter Zaremba as Space Commander) titled ìLost on Xandu (Version)

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Promotion for the album started as early as June 2007

His knack for bracing arrangement juxtapositions is heard to great effect here

and Thom Yorke only add to the experience

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