The National's seminal first two releases finally available on vinyl. Having played few live shows before recording this first self-titled release, this was the album that brought early attention to the Ohio-Brooklyn transplants: this dazzling debut should be the portent of good things to come. Beautiful Head, Cold Girl Fever, The Perfect Song, American Mary, Son, Pay for Me, Bitters ; Absolut, John S Star, Watching You Well, Theory of the Crows, 29 Years, Anna Freud