Beggars Banquet publish The National’s third album : ‘Alligator’ (2005)

The National‘s ‘Alligator’ is their third studio album produced by Peter Katis and Paul Mahajan and released on April 12, 2005 by Beggars Banquet

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1 . Secret Meeting (Øyafestivalen, 07/08/2008)

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2 . Secret Meeting (Live, 2017)

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3 . Karen (Pitchfork, Paris, 2017)

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4 . Lit Up

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5 . Lit Up

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6 . Looking For Astronauts

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7 . Daughters Of The Soho Riots

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8 . Daughters Of The Soho Riots (Live, 2008)

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9 . Baby We’ll Be Fine

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10 . Baby We’ll Be Fine (Øyafestivalen, 07/08/2008)

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11 . Abel

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12 . Abel (Glastonbury, 2010)

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13 . The Geese Of Beverly Road (The Anthem, DC, 12/5/17)

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14 . City Middle (Live, 2005)

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15 . Mr. November (Glastonbury, 2010)

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16 . Mr. November (Pitchfork Music Festival, 2009)

The National – Alligator

Track Listing : 1.Secret Meeting (Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Scott Devendorf) – 03:44 . 2.Karen (Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner) – 03:59 . 3.Lit Up (Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner) – 02:55 . 4.Looking For Astronauts (Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner) – 03:23 . 5.Daughters Of The Soho Riots (Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner, Scott Devendorf) – 03:59 . 6.Baby, We’Ll Be Fine (Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner) – 03:21 . 7.Friend Of Mine (Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner) – 03:25 . 8.Val Jester (Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner) – 03:00 . 9.All The Wine (The National) – 03:15 . 10.Abel (Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner) – 03:37 . 11.The Geese Of Beverly Road (Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner, Scott Devendorf) – 04:57 . 12.City Middle (Matt Berninger, Bryce Dessner) – 04:28 . 13.Mr. November (Matt Berninger, Aaron Dessner) – 03:57

Musicians : The National – Band . Matt Berninger – Vocals . Aaron Dessner – Guitars, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Piano, Bass . Bryce Dessner – Guitars . Scott Devendorf – Bass, Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar . Bryan Devendorf – Drums, Percussion . An-Lin Bardin – Cello . Rachael Elliott – Bassoon . Nick Lloyd – Piano, Organ, Keyboards . Nate Martinez – Guitar . Padma Newsome – Viola, Violin, Piano, Organ . Sara Phillips – Clarinet . Carin Besser – Backing Vocals . Nathalie Dessner – Backing Vocals . Peter Katis – Backing Vocals

Production : Produced By Peter Katis, Paul Mahajan .

Package : Mathieu Saura – Photography . Distant Station Ltd. – Design

Recorded 2004 – 2005 At Tarquin Studios; Drummerman Studios; Jess And Ole’S House; Headgear Studios

Released April 12, 2005 By Beggars Banquet