The National confirm details of new album First Two Pages Of Frankenstein

The National have also scheduled North American and European tours for later this year.

The National have confirmed the details of their new album First Two Pages Of Frankenstein.

Produced by the band at Long Pond Studios in New York, it’ll be released on April 28th and has guest appearances from Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers and Sufjan Stevens.

First Two Pages Of Frankenstein was completed after a period of creative block for Matt Berninger but one which, according Bryce Dessner, ultimately resulted in them approaching, ‘everything from a different angle, and because of that we arrived at what feels like a new era for the band’.

“When Matt came in with that song in the depths of his depression, it felt like a turning point for us,” Aaron Dessner added on first single Tropic Morning News.

“It’s almost Dylan-esque in its lyrics and it’s so much fun to play; everything suddenly felt like it was coming alive again.”

First Two Pages Of Frankenstein tracklist:

Once Upon A Poolside (feat. Sufjan Stevens)
Eucalyptus
New Order T-Shirt
This Isn’t Helping (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)
Tropic Morning News
Alien
The Alcott (feat. Taylor Swift)
Grease In Your Hair
Ice Machines
Your Mind Is Not Your Friend (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)
Send For Me