Sleep Well Beast (studio album) by The National

There is something majestic about this record. It's the first they had recorded at Long Pond (I think). It gave the National a fresh outlook and I thought this would be an exciting, more reflective direction for the band

Album Rating: 76.83
(922/12)

1.Nobody Else Will Be There. 81
2.Day I Die. 77
3.Walk It Back. 77
4.The System Only Dreams In Total Darkness. 90
5.Born To Beg. 73
6.Turtleneck. 70
7.Empire Line. 74
8.I’ll Still Destroy You. 78
9.Guilty Party. 73
10.Carin At The Liquor Store. 86
11.Dark Side Of The Gym. 76
12.Sleep Well Beast. 67

From VictorVale 06/11/2022 13:42

Sempre fortes, incrível viagem.

This one is a special album, I love just getting lost in its soundscapes. Definitely in the top two albums by The National for me

Favorite tracks: Guilty Party, System, I'll Still Destroy You

This album wraps itself around you, and surrounds you with warm, but fearsome melancholy.

The National delivers again a special experience with a small change in their sound. However, I personally like Carin at the Liquor Store the most, but it's more similar to older work.

Album of the decade.

I've never been enamoured by The National, but this is a more nuanced record. Quieter and more introspective. Really not a bad album at all.

I think this its a excellent album. I really like the song writing and all the tracks sound great.

Best Track- Guilty Party

As one of the biggest National fans out there, I was incredibly disappointing upon release. The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness is one of their best songs and when that single was released, I was ecstatic. Then, as each single was released after that, I became less and less excited. The album took a while to grow on me. Turtleneck is actually one of my least favorite songs I've ever listened to. It does nothing for me. All in all, it took a while for me to like this album. It's nowhere near their best - but certainly a good listen.