The National have announced the December 13 release of Rome, a 21-track digital and two-LP set recorded live (without overdubs) on June 3, 2024 at the Italian city’s Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone. 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.
Members of the band’s Cherry Tree fan club will have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive, tricolor triple-LP featuring five additional songs to complete the 26-song set on colored vinyl that pays homage to the Italian flag. The band has also released a four-song EP titled NTL RM EP I, featuring Rome highlights “I Need My Girl,” “Lemonworld,” “The Geese of Beverly Road” and “Lit Up. // Continue to the full article