Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers
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Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers is the second album by indie rock band The National
. Released on September 2, 2003, this is the first album that the band worked with Peter Katis
, who would produce the band's next albums Alligator
and Boxer
.
Additional musicians
The National (band)
The National is an indie rock band formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1999 and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The band's lyrics are written and sung by Matt Berninger, a baritone...
. Released on September 2, 2003, this is the first album that the band worked with Peter Katis
Peter Katis
Peter Katis is an American record producer, engineer, mixer and musician.Working primarily out of his own residential studio in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Katis is best known for producing alternative and indie rock bands, especially for Fat Cat Records.-Biography:Katis attended New Canaan Country...
, who would produce the band's next albums Alligator
Alligator (album)
Alligator is the third album by Brooklyn-based indie rock band The National, released in April 2005. The album brought The National critical acclaim and led them to headline a tour, with opening act Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. The album was on many year-end top 10 lists, including Uncut and Planet...
and Boxer
Boxer (album)
Boxer is the fourth studio album by Brooklyn-based indie rock band The National. It was released on May 22, 2007 by Beggars Banquet Records, and has since sold over 300,000 copies worldwide. The album features a guest performance by Sufjan Stevens on "Ada" and "Racing Like a Pro" and backing vocals...
.
Track listing
Credits
- Produced by Nick Lloyd.
- Co-produced by Paul Heck and Peter Katis.
- "Murder Me Rachael" produced by Peter Katis and Paul Heck; recorded and engineered by Peter Katis.
- Basic tracks recorded by Hugh Pool at Excello.
- Additional recording and engineering by Nick Lloyd at Gretchen's Kitchen, and by Dan Long at Hedgewear.
- Mixed by Peter Katis at Tarquin Studios.
- Mastered by John Loder at Abbey Road.
- Design by Distant Station Ltd.
Additional musicians
- Padma Newsome – viola, violin, orchestration
- Nick Lloyd – piano, keyboards
- Luke Hughett – vocals on "Thirsty"
- Nate Martinez – guitar on "Cardinal Song"
- Steve LoPresti – French horn and mellophone on "Sugar Wife"