The National - Boxer (2LP, 45RPM, Ultra Analog)
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The National:
- Matt Berninger – vocals
- Aaron Dessner – guitar, keyboards
- Bryce Dessner – guitar
- Scott Devendorf – bass
- Bryan Devendorf – drums
Carin Besser – vocals (A3, D2-3)
Marla Hansen – vocals
Pauline De Lassus – vocals
Sufjan Stevens – piano (D1-2)
Padma Newsome – viola, violin, organ
Thomas Bartlett – keyboards
CJ Camerieri – trumpet
Tim Albright – trombone
Rachael Elliott – bassoon
Ha‑Yang Kim – cello
Sara Phillips – clarinet
Alex Sopp – flute
Jeb Wallace – French horn
Arranged by Aaron Dessner, Bryce Dessner
Orchestration by Padma Newsome
Written by The National (all songs)
Lyrics by Carin Besser (A3, D2-3), Matt Berninger (A3, D2-3)
2 LPs, Gatefold jacket by Stoughton Printing
Limited to 3,000 numbered copies
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Fidelity Record Pressing
Label : Mobile Fidelity
Original Label : Beggars Banquet Records
Recorded and mixed at Tarquin Studios, Bridgeport, CT ; Home recording in Brooklyn, NY and White Sulphur Springs, WV ; The Seaside Lounge and Benny’s Wash N’ Dry, Brooklyn, NY
Recorded by Peter Katis, The National, Brandon Reid, Bennett Paster, Greg Giorgio, Josh Clark
Engineered by Peter Katis , Greg Giorgio
Produced by Peter Katis, The National
Photography by Abbey Drucker (cover photograph), Clara Claus (interior photographs)
Design by Distant Station Ltd
Originally released in May 2007
Reissued in 2026
Tracks:
Side A:
- Fake Empire
- Mistaken For Strangers
- Brainy
Side B:
- Squalor Victoria
- Green Gloves
- Slow Show
Side C:
- Apartment Story
- Start A War
- Guest Room
Side D:
- Racing Like A Pro
- Ada
-
Gospel
Reviews :
“The National don't do anything radically different on Boxer, but then again, they don't really need to: their literate, quietly anthemic take on indie rock seemed to have arrived fully formed on their 2001 self-titled debut. Boxer just hones in even more precisely and intimately on the heartfelt territory the band covers, with punchy-yet-polished production and orchestration by the Clogs' Padma Newsome giving these songs an intimacy and widescreen expansiveness that rivals the Arcade Fire. The album's first four songs are among the National's finest work yet: "Fake Empire" begins as a dead-of-night ballad that echoes Leonard Cohen, then peppy brass and guitars turn it into something joyous. The brooding "Mistaken for Strangers" touches on the side of the band that could be mistaken for a more hopeful Joy Division, if lyrics like "You wouldn't want an angel watching over you?/Surprise surprise, they wouldn't want to watch" can be counted as hopeful. "Brainy," a borderline obsessive love song, shows off the remarkable, dark chocolate richness of Matt Berninger's vocals and how well they complement the band's occasionally bookish lyrics, while "Squalor Victoria" makes the most of Newsome's lavish string arrangements. The rest of Boxer is subtler, but no less accomplished, with each song supporting the other as a classic album should. "Apartment Story"'s hypnotic chug and "Slow Show"'s witty, knowing affection make them standouts, while the graceful, regretful "Ada" plays more like a short story than a song. As focused as it is ambitious, Boxer is riveting.” AllMusic Review by Heather Phares
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4 / 5 , Discogs : 4.46 / 5