National, The: Rome (Vinyl 2xLP)

Rome is the definitive live document of The National. Recorded live (without overdubs) on June 3, 2024 at the architecturally stunning venue Parco Della Musica Ennio Morricone, named for the famed Italian film composer, the 21-track LP showcases scintillating versions of beloved songs like "Bloodbuzz Ohio," "Don't Swallow the Cap," "I Need My Girl," "The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness," “England” and "Fake Empire"; plus sharpened readings of recent tracks "Eucalyptus," "New Order T-Shirt," "Tropic Morning News" and the boundary pushing "Smoke Detector."

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.

Black vinyl version.

1. Runaway
   
2. Eucalyptus
   
3. Tropic Morning News
   
4. New Order T-Shirt
   
5. Don't Swallow the Cap
   
6. Bloodbuzz Ohio
   
7. The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness
   
8. I Need My Girl
   
9. Lemonworld
   
10. The Geese of Beverly Road
    
11. Lit Up
    
12. Alien
    
13. Humiliation
    
14. Murder Me Rachael
    
15. England
    
16. Graceless
    
17. Fake Empire
    
18. Smoke Detector
    
19. Mr November
    
20. Terrible Love
    
21. Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks