A Winged Victory For The Sullen - Atomos. 2LP Stock / Mens Do The Astral Plane Los Angeles and the

A Winged Victory For The Sullen Atomos. 2LP Stock Mens Do The Astral Plane Los Angeles and the Do The Astral Plane 4th and breakout studio album from indie greats The National recording a lot of the bones of the album at home with Peter Katis and briefly featuring Sufjan Stevens Boxer is a marvel of a record with all time hit 'Fake Empire' still standing as one of if not their best works ever showcasing their unique collaboration of ambient guitar drone from Stars Of The Lid member Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie and sparse piano tunes by contemporary classical composer Dustin O’Halloran string and drone sounds also sees the duo introduce flurries of electronics