Album

Alligator

The National

2005 · Rock

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Alligator by The National

Alligator is an Alt/Indie album by The National, originally released in 2005. On Gatefold: 20 pressings tracked, owned by 34 collectors.

About

Alligator is the third album by Brooklyn-based indie rock band The National, released in April 2005. The album brought The National critical acclaim and led them to headline a tour, with opening act Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. The album was on many year-end top 10 lists, including Uncut and Planet Sound, both of which ranked it as the number two album of 2005. Pitchfork Media and NME ranked Alligator as a top album of the 2000s. Alligator has sold over 200,000 copies worldwide.

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Tracklist

  1. 1Secret Meeting3:44
  2. 2Karen3:59
  3. 3Lit Up2:55
  4. 4Looking For Astronauts3:23
  5. 5Daughters Of The Soho Riots3:58
  6. 6Baby, We'll Be Fine3:21
  7. 7Friend Of Mine3:25
  8. 8Val Jester3:00
  9. 9All The Wine3:15
  10. 10Abel3:37
  11. 11The Geese Of Beverly Road4:56
  12. 12City Middle4:27
  13. 13Mr. November4:00

Sound DNA

  • Alt/Indie
  • Indie Rock
  • gritty
  • restless
  • urban

Album notes

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Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Recorded at Drummerman Studios, Jess and Ole's House and Headgear Studios.
Additional recording and production at Tarquin Studios.
Standard jewel case with clear tray, 8-page foldout front insert with photography, credits and thanksayings.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Aaron DessnerGUITAR, BASS
  • An-Lin BardinCELLO MUSICIAN , CELLO
  • Bryan DevendorfDRUMS
  • Bryce DessnerGUITAR
  • Carin BesserBACKING VOCALS MUSICIAN , VOCALS VOCALS
  • Matt BerningerVOCALS
  • Nate MartinezGUITAR MUSICIAN , GUITAR
  • Nathalie DessnerBACKING VOCALS MUSICIAN , VOCALS VOCALS
  • Nick LloydKEYBOARDS MUSICIAN , PIANO, ORGAN, KEYBOARDS PIANO, ORGAN
  • Padma NewsomeARRANGED BY , VIOLA, VIOLIN MUSICIAN , VIOLA, VIOLIN, PIANO, ORGAN ORCHESTRATED BY
  • Peter KatisBACKING VOCALS MUSICIAN , VOCALS VOCALS
  • Rachael ElliottBASSOON MUSICIAN , BASSOON
  • Sara PhillipsCLARINET MUSICIAN , CLARINET
  • Scott DevendorfGUITAR, BASS

34 collectors on Gatefold own this · 20 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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