The National's second album, Sad Songs For Dirty Lovers (2003) proved a leap forward from 2001's eponymous debut, showing a band adept at delivering warm embraces and gut punches in equal measure.
The album, produced and co-written by Sean O'Brien, explores themes of identity and the human experience, and features contributions from various musicians, including Meg Duffy (Hand Habits), Booker T. Jones, and members of The Walkmen.
Double LP Limited Edition Picture Disc featuring eighteen tracks from the Twin Peaks Limited Event Series score, including the six new Angelo Badalamenti compositions.