National, The - Boxer Vinyl Record

The National's fourth studio album, Boxer, is a masterclass in moody indie rock that solidified the band's place in the music world. Released in 2007, it features Matt Berninger's deep baritone vocals backed by intricate instrumental arrangements that combine a variety of elements, including piano, strings, horns, and percussion. The songs on Boxer are often introspective, exploring themes of alienation, disappointment, and existential crisis, but they are also lush and beautiful. From the driving rhythm of "Mistaken for Strangers" to the haunting piano ballad "Slow Show," Boxer is a triumph of both songcraft and atmosphere, and an essential album for fans of indie rock.