The National announced the successor to the critically acclaimed I Am Easy To Find (2019). First Two Pages of Frankenstein has as its first sample the track “Tropic Morning News”, a song co-written by Matt Berninger’s wife, Carin Besser, and which exudes an intimate atmosphere, as you can see below.

First Two Pages of Frankenstein

The National's ninth album will be released on April 28 via 4AD. Guests/collaborators include Sufjan Stevens, Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift.

Tracklist

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