The National - Rome 2CD/2LP

RELEASES ON THE 13/12/24

"Rome" is the definitive live document of The National. Recorded live (without overdubs) on June 3, 2024 at the architecturally stunning venue Parco Della Musica Ennio Morricone, named for the famed Italian film composer, the 21-track LP showcases scintillating versions of beloved songs like Bloodbuzz Ohio, Don't Swallow the Cap, I Need My Girl, The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness, England and Fake Empire; plus sharpened readings of recent tracks Eucalyptus, New Order T-Shirt, Tropic Morning News and the boundary pushing Smoke Detector.

The double album, mixed by longtime collaborator Peter Katis, spans the band’s 20-plus years of songwriting and reveals how each song has taken on a new life in its live performance. “You have to see this band live” is often said about The National, and now, "Rome" is the next best thing to actually being there.

Reflecting how the band changes setlists significantly from night to night to cast fresh light on hidden gems from the catalog, "Rome" is marked by rarities such as show opener Runaway, Lemonworld, The Geese of Beverly Road, Lit Up and a tour de force pairing of Humiliation from the critically acclaimed album "Trouble Will Find Me" into "Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers" Murder Me Rachael.

The "Rome" encore features the election anthem Mr. November, and, from "High Violet", Terrible Love and the show-closing fan singalong, Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks.

About this product: this release is available on 2CD and 2LP formats.

The 2LP is the Indie Stores Exclusive pressing on white vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve. Includes a poster.